SCI & MATH EDUC – AST/ASC/FULL PROFESSOR
Posting Date: July 23, 2010 Posting Number: NSC-1449 Tenure System
Prob, 9-month basis, 100% time. Salary commensurate with qualifications.
DUTIES: The successful candidate will conduct research and teach
undergraduate and graduate courses. Additional duties will vary
depending on departmental tenure home within the College of Natural
Science, university and academic unit needs, and the candidate's
experience and interests. Involvement in continuing collaborations
among faculty interested in teaching and learning in STEM disciplines
is expected. We hold a preference to hire at the Assistant Professor
level, with priority given to research interests in teaching and
learning at the undergraduate level in the life sciences. Exceptional
candidates at any level, and with interests in any field of science
education are also encouraged to apply. For more information about the
College of Natural Science, and its departments, visit http://naturalscience.msu.edu/departments/index.html
;, please visit our website at http://www.crcstl.msu.edu to learn
about the collective work in science teaching and learning.
QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in a disciplinary science. Other degree
requirements: Life sciences discipline as a priority. Qualifications
other than degree: Applicants are expected to hold a doctorate in a
disciplinary science or a related field; demonstrate scholarly
accomplishment or promise through published material; provide evidence
of the capacity to contribute to the intellectual, research, and
instructional life of MSU. The College of Natural Science continues to
build its priority initiatives in science and mathematics education.
Michigan State University is committed to strategically increasing the
capacity and continuation of its national leadership in science and
mathematics education scholarship in the coming decades. We will build
on our record of excellence in science and mathematics education
research, development, and teacher education, and will continue to
provide outstanding teaching of undergraduate and graduate students
the sciences, mathematics, and teacher education. Faculty engaged in
science and mathematics education scholarship at MSU span multiple
colleges and academic units and work collaboratively to address cross-
university needs and responsibilities, with coordination provided
through the Division of Science and Mathematics Education, including
the Center for Research in College Science Teaching and Learning (www.crcstl.msu.edu
)
APPLICATIONS: Due October 1, 2010. Amended. Late submissions will be
considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the
deadline. MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity.
The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of
women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must
provide documentation evidencing employment authorization in the
United States. For further information, contact John Merrill, Search
Committee Chairperson, [log in to unmask] A complete application
package consists of a cover letter, curriculum vita, two manuscripts
or published papers, statements of research and teaching interests,
and three letters of reference. The candidate should arrange for
prompt submission of the letters. Electronic submission of application
materials is encouraged. Please submit to Rebecca Murthum, Committee
Assistant ([log in to unmask]) with "Science Education Search" in the
subject line. Otherwise, please direct materials to: Dr. John Merrill,
Chair, Science Education
Search Committee, Division of Science and Mathematics Education, N
211A Kedzie, East Lansing MI 48824-1031
See also: http://www.hr.msu.edu/hiring/facultyhiring/FacultyPostings.htm)
Additional information: Michigan State University’s College of Natural
Science continues to build its priority initiatives in science and
mathematics education. The University is committed to strategically
increasing the capacity and continuation of its national leadership in
science and mathematics education scholarship in the coming decades.
We will build on our record of excellence in science and mathematics
education research, development, and teacher education, and will
continue to provide outstanding teaching of undergraduate and graduate
students in teacher education, mathematics and the sciences.
Faculty engaged in science and mathematics education scholarship at
MSU span multiple colleges and academic units and work collaboratively
to address cross-university needs and responsibilities, with
coordination provided through the Division of Science and Mathematics
Education, including the Center for Research in College Science
Teaching and Learning (www.crcstl.msu.edu). Funded research projects
enhance doctoral study in the disciplinary sciences and mathematics
education, with collaboration among the College of Natural Science and
College of Education faculty and programs. Joint appointments and
other cross-departmental and cross-college arrangements are also
valued and encouraged.
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