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GEOED-RESEARCH  November 2008

GEOED-RESEARCH November 2008

Subject:

Fwd: Earth Science Education TT position

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Julie Libarkin <[log in to unmask]>

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GEOEDUCATION RESEARCH INTEREST GROUP <[log in to unmask]>

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Sun, 9 Nov 2008 15:49:05 -0500

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>> From: Beth Pratt-Sitaula <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Earth Science Education TT position
>> To: 'Beth Pratt-Sitaula' <[log in to unmask]>
>> X-Mailer: Microsoft Office Outlook 12.0
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>>
>> Hello All
>> Central Washington University has decided to hire a second Earth  
>> Science Education TT position like mine. It would be great if you  
>> could help get out the word. It is open to any field of geology.
>> Thanks
>> -Beth
>>
>> __________________________________________________________________
>> TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
>> Department of Geological Sciences and Science Education Program
>> Central Washington University
>>
>> The Department of Geological Sciences and the Science Education  
>> Program at Central Washington University invite applications for  
>> one full-time (9-month academic appointment), tenure-track  
>> Assistant Professor in Earth Science Education beginning September  
>> 16, 2009.
>>
>> This position is a joint appointment between the Science Education  
>> Program and the Department of Geological Sciences, both of which  
>> reside in the College of the Sciences.  Applicants in all areas of  
>> geological sciences are invited to apply.  The main  
>> responsibilities of this faculty position are to develop and teach  
>> science teaching methods courses for pre-service elementary, middle  
>> level and secondary teachers and teach introductory and upper-level  
>> classes in the candidate's area of expertise within geological  
>> sciences. The successful applicant must show potential to be an  
>> excellent teacher at all levels, to advise undergraduates, and to  
>> mentor undergraduate and Masters-level graduate student research.  
>> Candidates must demonstrate potential for productive scholarship in  
>> geological sciences and/or science education and contribute service  
>> that promotes excellence in both disciplines consistent with  
>> current science education research.  Due to the interdisciplinary  
>> nature of this position, this faculty member has the opportunity to  
>> influence curriculum and instruction in Geological Sciences,  
>> Science Education, and the Professional Education programs. There  
>> will also be opportunities to strengthen existing or build new  
>> partnerships with local school districts and state officials. For  
>> information about the Department of Geological Sciences or the  
>> Science Education Program, see our websites: <http://www.geology.cwu.edu/ 
>> >www.geology.cwu.edu or <http://www.cwu.edu/~scied>www.cwu.edu/ 
>> ~scied.
>>
>>
>> RESPONSIBILITIES:
>>
>> The successful candidate is expected to teach in ways that promote  
>> student engagement and thinking, provide a supportive and inclusive  
>> learning environment, respond to a wide variety of student needs  
>> (from the science phobic to the science major), to develop  
>> innovative interdisciplinary courses, and conduct an energetic  
>> program of scholarly activity in Science Education and/or  
>> Geological Sciences.  Specific responsibilities include:
>>
>> 1.      Develop and teach introductory and specialty courses in  
>> both the Department of Geological Sciences and the Science  
>> Education Program.
>> 2.      Teach elementary, middle level and secondary science  
>> education methods and practica courses.
>> 3.      Conduct a program of scholarly activity involving students.
>> 4.      Seek extramural funding for programs that further the goals  
>> of the Department of Geological Sciences and the Science Education  
>> Program.
>> 5.      Participate in and lead teacher workshops, community  
>> outreach activities, and partnerships with community stakeholders.
>> 6.      Advise and mentor undergraduate and Masters-level graduate  
>> students.
>> 7.      Participate in standards-based program assessment.
>> 8.      Use contemporary technologies to teach locally and at CWU  
>> Centers.
>> 9.      Facilitate positive change in the department, college,  
>> university, and region.
>>
>>
>> QUALIFICATIONS:
>>
>> Required:
>> 1.      a) Ph.D. in Science Education and coursework equivalent to  
>> a Master's Degree in Geological Sciences OR
>>     b) Ph.D. in Geological Sciences with experience or potential  
>> for developing science education programs.
>> 2.      Demonstrated potential to work with K-12 teachers and  
>> students.
>> 3.      Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring undergraduate  
>> and graduate students.
>> 4.      Potential to develop an active research program involving  
>> students.
>>
>> Preferred:
>> 1.  Ability to use innovative best-practice teaching methods.
>> 2.  K-12 teaching experience.
>> 3.  Experience conducting interdisciplinary work in science and  
>> education.
>> 4.  Experience with course and program assessment.
>> 5.  Experience and/or interest in middle level teacher preparation.
>>
>>
>> SALARY:  Dependent on qualifications and experience.
>>
>> INQUIRIES AND APPLICATIONS:
>>
>> Screening will begin on December 10, 2008 and continue until a  
>> candidate is selected.  A complete application consists of: 1) a  
>> letter of application that provides evidence on how your background  
>> meets all the required and any preferred qualifications as well as  
>> addresses how you can meet the position responsibilities; 2)  
>> statement of your philosophy of science teaching; 3) a research  
>> plan that includes students; 4) curriculum vitae; and 5) the names,  
>> addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers of three professional  
>> references.  Reference letters will be solicited for finalists. To  
>> apply go to <https://jobs.cwu.edu/>https://jobs.cwu.edu
>>
>> Send inquiries to:
>> Dr. Martha J. Kurtz, Science Education Program, (<mailto:[log in to unmask] 
>> >[log in to unmask] or 509-963-1422) or
>> Dr. Beth Pratt-Sitaula, Dept. of Geological Sciences (<mailto:[log in to unmask] 
>> >[log in to unmask] or 509-963-2870) or
>> consult our web pages: <http://www.geology.cwu.edu/>www.geology.cwu.edu 
>>  or <http://www.cwu.edu/~scied>www.cwu.edu/~scied.
>>
>> CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY is a comprehensive state university  
>> that serves more than 9000 students, 1000 of which are enrolled in  
>> Extended Degree Centers located throughout the state. The main  
>> campus of Central Washington University is in Ellensburg,  
>> population 15,000, which provides one of the finest living  
>> environments in the Pacific Northwest. Ellensburg, located in  
>> Kittitas Valley, is only minutes from Wenatchee National Forest and  
>> less than a two-hour drive east of Seattle over the spectacular  
>> Cascade Mountains. Programs are offered through the College of  
>> Education and Professional Studies, College of Arts and Humanities,  
>> College of the Sciences, and the School of Business and Economics.   
>> For in-depth information about Central Washington University please  
>> see our web page at <http://www.cwu.edu/>www.cwu.edu.
>>
>> The DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES has 80 undergraduate majors  
>> and 15 graduate students. The department is composed of a dynamic  
>> and enthusiastic group of eleven faculty who maintain active,  
>> diverse, and internationally recognized research programs in which  
>> undergraduate and Masters-level graduate students participate.  The  
>> department houses clean and stable isotope laboratories, a geodesy  
>> laboratory, excellent research computer facilities, digital  
>> surveying equipment, research petrographic microscopes and a shared  
>> GIS laboratory.
>>
>> The SCIENCE EDUCATION PROGRAM consists of a team of six highly  
>> active faculty most of whom hold joint appointments in science  
>> content areas and all of whom maintain productive, diverse, and  
>> nationally recognized research programs in collaboration with  
>> students and often with faculty from other CWU departments,  
>> community college faculty, or K-12 school personnel.  Science  
>> Education faculty maintain strong ties with CWU's Center for  
>> Excellence in Science and Mathematics Education and the Center for  
>> Teaching and Learning.  The Program supports over 80 students  
>> emphasizing science education at the elementary, middle or  
>> secondary levels.
>>
>> Central Washington University is an Affirmative Action, Equal  
>> Opportunity, Title IX Institution.  The university has a strong  
>> commitment to the principles of diversity and, in that spirit,  
>> seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities,  
>> Vietnam-era veterans, disabled veterans, and persons of  
>> disability.  Persons of disability may request accommodation during  
>> the application and/or interview process through Disability Support  
>> Services.  Phone: 509 963 2171.  TDD: 509 963 2143.
>>
>
> Grahame J. Larson
> Professor
>
> Department of Geological Sciences
> 209 Natural Sciences
> Michigan State University
> East Lansing MI 48824
>
> Phone: 517 353 9485
> Fax: 517 353 8787
> email: [log in to unmask]
> web: http://msu.edu/~larsong/
>
>
>
>

Julie Libarkin
Dept. of Geological Sciences & Division of Science and Mathematics  
Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824

(517)355-8369
www.msu.edu/~libarkin
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