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Chris
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Postdoctoral Research and Teaching Associate
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education
The University of Maine
Orono, Maine
The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) at the
University of Maine seeks applicants for postdoctoral positions in
physical sciences education research (chemistry, physics, Earth
sciences). Candidates must have a Ph.D. in science, science education,
or a closely related field; have a strong research record in
discipline-based education research; and have demonstrated excellence in
teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who have a record of
successful work with middle or high school teachers and/or students,
have evidence of collaborating well as part of a team, and possess an
interdisciplinary background. The successful candidates will be part of
a team of researchers, faculty, and teachers that comprise the Maine
Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, a newly funded initiative
supported by the National Science Foundation’s Math and Science
Partnership Program. This position provides opportunities for mentored
teaching, outreach including teacher professional development and
curriculum work, and all aspects of research.
The positions are twelve-month appointments, with a flexible start date
and possible renewal for a second year. Candidates should submit
electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of
research accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of up
to three representative publications, undergraduate and graduate
transcripts, and the names and addresses (including e-mail and phone) of
at least three referees to [log in to unmask]
Application review will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. For more information about the RiSE Center and the
Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, please see
http://www.umaine.edu/center and www.umaine.edu/mainepsp. Women and
minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The University
of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
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Christopher Gerbi
Assistant Professor - Mineralogy/Rheology
Department of Earth Sciences and Center for Research in STEM Education
5790 Bryand Global Sciences Center
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5790
Tel. 207-581-2153
FAX 207-581-2202
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http://www.umaine.edu/earthsciences/
http://umaine.edu/center/
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