I'm an undergraduate in Texas, majoring in mathematics. My goal in life is to become a math teacher somewhere at a university or community college.
My questions include how do I get there, what states are best to work in, what are the chances of a small town boy like myself to get out of Texas!?
I've been thinking of NYC or NY itself. I'm tired of the damned heat down here.
Anywho, send me some answers!
2006-12-20 07:06:42 · 5 answers · asked by Barrett!!! 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
MIT in Boston is highly recomended for those really mathmatically inclined. Ny is good too, do a study of it through Yahoo- they'll lsit really popular ones that are right for you.
2006-12-20 07:10:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think about what level of education you want to stop at. To teach at a major university, they might only hire people with a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Go to HigherEdJobs.com and you can search jobs all over the country, in a specific subject, or by institution type (2-yr. Community Coll vs 4-year University, etc.) That will give you an idea of what people want when hiring math professors based on the area and/or setting you want to teach in. Good Luck!
2006-12-20 15:18:12 · answer #2 · answered by cudancegirl1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speaking as a community college professor who teaches math and business classes, I can tell you that the faculty here have at least a Bachelor's degree in math or something math-related like statistics for example. But many have their Masters.
Now if you want to teach on the university level, meaning 4 year schools, then you'll need at least a Masters degree or maybe a doctorate (Ph.D.).
2006-12-20 18:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To teach in a community college you would need (at minimum) a Master's degree in Mathematics and some teaching experience (which you could probably gain as a TA). To work in a university you would need a doctorate.
2006-12-20 16:38:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, kudos for following education and career goals.
Math teachers are in such demand, you shouldn't have any problems finding a teaching post.
Most colleges require a Masters degree, minimum.
I have heard that 50% of college freshman fail college algebra on their first attempt. I know it took me three attempts to finally pass.
Just keep in mind that math, for most people, is very hard and be as helpful and patient as possible.
2006-12-20 15:13:28 · answer #5 · answered by chieromancer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋