Professor, Curriculum Design, Secondary Mathematics

Job Title: Professor, Curriculum Design, Secondary Mathematics

Location: Flexible within the U.S.

Type: Full-time

Team: Teacher Preparation

Start Date: November 3, 2025

Priority Application Review Deadline: September 19, 2025

SUMMARY

Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country, from pre-service teachers to system-level leaders. Our mission is to ensure that all students are taught by excellent educators, in order to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.

The Teacher Preparation team supports both pre-service and in-service teachers through programs designed to develop the knowledge, skills, mindsets, and dispositions of culturally responsive and inclusive educators. The Professor, Curriculum Design, Secondary Mathematics plays a key role in designing and revising courses, while also teaching a subset of students each term. This work directly impacts student learning across the department’s courses and programs. Reporting to the Department Chair, Secondary Mathematics, this role will evolve in alignment with Relay’s broader programmatic shifts. The professor will contribute to Relay’s overall approach to teacher preparation and must be adaptable in a dynamic, evolving landscape.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

The essential responsibilities of this position, while not limited to the following, will include: 

Curriculum Design Leadership (40%)

• Design engaging, accessible asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences grounded in adult learning and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Revise course content based on student feedback, performance data, and faculty insights.
• Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers, and the accreditation team to ensure alignment with state standards, certification requirements, and accreditation guidelines.
• Monitor evolving state and national requirements and update courses to maintain compliance.
• Gather and incorporate feedback from students, faculty, and staff to continuously improve program quality and effectiveness.

Teaching Responsibilities (40%)

• Teach 1–3 Secondary Mathematics courses per term to cohorts of approximately 50 students.
• Adapt to flexible teaching schedules, including evening classes (Tuesdays/Thursdays, 5:30–8:00 p.m. CT) and occasional Saturdays.
• Engage in peer observation cycles and provide/receive constructive feedback to strengthen teaching practices.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve curriculum implementation and share best practices.
• Support students with timely feedback, academic guidance, and access to relevant learning resources.

Center Student Experience (15%)  

• Develop and implement strategies to create positive and supportive learning environments in all department courses and programs.
• Ensure all department courses align with organizational mission and vision statements.
• Design and deliver courses that prioritize student needs, learning preferences, and feedback.
• Solicit student feedback regularly and adjust course content and delivery accordingly.
• Implement data-informed improvements to enhance student engagement, learning, and satisfaction.

Institutional Service (5%)

• Serve the institution through committee, working group, and/or board membership 

QUALIFICATIONS

First and foremost, the  Professor, Curriculum Design  must share the Relay community’s commitment to working together to improve student growth and achievement through phenomenal teacher preparation grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. This includes providing teacher preparation programs that set novice teachers up to succeed in the classroom from day one; leadership programs that train new and veteran school and district leaders to best serve their school communities; and teacher-facing professional education that provides ongoing learning to educators. Additionally, for this position, we’re looking for candidates who possess a combination of the following skills: 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum design.
• 5 years of classroom teaching experience in Secondary Mathematics (Grades 7-12).
• Graduate degree (masters or doctorate) in a relevant educational field.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices in Secondary Mathematics.
• Experience teaching or coaching adult learners through collegiate courses or school-based professional development.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build collegial relationships with diverse individuals and teams.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
• Availability to teach two nights a week and up to two Saturdays per term.

The following qualifications are highly preferred:

• Experience with online teaching and/or curriculum design.
• Knowledge of current research focused on mathematical modeling and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Understanding of the evolving educator preparation landscape nationwide.
• Engagement with national education organizations.

Relay prepares teachers and school leaders to teach students of all identities and backgrounds in order to push toward a time when this country no longer faces stark educational inequities. We recruit, develop, support, and retain a diverse staff, faculty, and graduate student body because we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and actively anti-racist institution. We know, and the data supports, that diversity, equity, and inclusion cultivate an environment in which people of all backgrounds can thrive and this is critical to achieving our mission of educational excellence and equity.

To fulfill that commitment, Relay encourages applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply for roles that align with their own interests and career trajectory. If you meet a majority of the qualifications and see yourself in this role, we would love to see your application!

COMPENSATION

Relay is committed to creating and maintaining a compensation and benefits system that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. As we make decisions about compensation, we will be guided by the following values: clarity, consistency, and internal equity. The salary range for this role is $87,057-105,339. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range, $87,057 to allow for an equitable starting salary process and continual salary growth during an employee’s time at Relay GSE.

To ensure internal pay equity:

• Relay does not currently differentiate starting salary offers based on years of experience,
• All staff salaries will be capped at the salary range maximum, and
• Relay does not negotiate salary offers.

Relay offers a comprehensive total rewards package. For full-time roles, this includes health insurance benefits, disability and life insurance, retirement plan, professional development, gym reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, etc. To learn more about Relay’s benefits, please visit here.   

WORK LOCATION POLICY

Employees must have a primary work location within the U.S., where they are legally authorized to work. Relay is a registered employer in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and Washington DC. Please note that Relay Graduate School of Education's headquarters are in New York City. Employees who choose to perform work from states not listed here will be subject to NYC state withholdings.

Relay Graduate School of Education provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.