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Geoscience Education, Assistant Professor
Grand Valley State University
The Geology Department at Grand Valley State University invites
applications for a tenure-track position to begin in the fall 2009.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in geoscience with demonstrated
interest/experience in K-12 science education or a Ph.D./Ed.D. in
science education with a strong Earth science background (ABD will be
considered but hired at Instructor level). We seek a creative and
dynamic educator with expertise that complements the existing strengths
of the department’s faculty, a demonstrated commitment to effective
teaching, academic experiences with culturally diverse populations, and
a record of active scholarship. Primary teaching responsibilities will
be a new set of Integrated Science courses for elementary education
majors, and courses that serve the Integrated Science (elementary
education) and Earth Science (secondary education) majors. Additional
teaching responsibilities may include introductory courses, upper-level
general education theme courses, and/or courses for Geology majors in
area of expertise.
The successful candidate is expected to develop courses and field
experiences; conduct research with undergraduate students; advise
pre-service teachers; contribute to in-service teacher education; and
act as the Geology Department liaison with the State Department of
Education, the College of Education, and K-12 teachers. The Geology
Department includes 10 tenure-track faculty and ~90 majors (Geology +
Earth Science) and serves ~200 Integrated Science majors
(www.gvsu.edu/isci). The department values field experiences and
collegial faculty-student interactions (www.gvsu.edu/geology).
Apply online at www.gvsujobs.org. Attach a letter of application,
vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and the
names and contact information of at least three references familiar with
your teaching and/or research potential. Review of applications to
begin December 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Grand
Valley is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
For more information contact Steve Mattox at (616) 331-3734 or
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