>> From: Beth Pratt-Sitaula <[log in to unmask]>
>> Subject: Earth Science Education TT position
>> To: 'Beth Pratt-Sitaula' <[log in to unmask]>
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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.
>>
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> 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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