Folks,
We have a new bioscience education position open at the University of
Northern Colorado that I would like to bring to your attention. The
initial deadline was November 1st, but we are continually accepting
applications and desire more applicants in our pool. I ask your help in
passing this along to any person you feel may be qualified. UNC is a
wonderful institution for those who value education research - it is one
of the few places where both the faculty and administration respect and
reward quality education work. We have a great support system with the
MAST Institute to make things happen for those involved in this type of
work. So if you know of someone who does good work in this area, but
isn't being supported the way they would like, please pass along this
job posting.
Sincerely,
Steve Anderson
Director, MAST Institute
University of Northern Colorado
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Assistant Professor Position #
F99921
Qualifications and Experience:
This 9 month, tenure-track position has the following qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
-- Doctorate in Biology Education, Biology or related field.
-- Commitment to excellence in teaching
-- Evidence for potential for excellence in
teaching
-- Demonstrated research expertise in
quantitative analysis of teaching effectiveness with a minimum of two
original research articles published in high quality journals in this
area.
-- Minimum 2-year postdoctoral research
experience
-- Potential or past success securing external funding
-- Ability to teach Biology Education and Biology courses
Preferred Requirements:
-- Teaching experience at the university level
-- Experience in supervising research students
-- Teaching expertise in areas of high need by the School
Position description:
Tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Biology Education (position #
F99921). We seek a candidate with a Doctorate and expertise in Biology
Education, Biology, or related field. The candidate must have the
ability to teach lectures and laboratories for undergraduate students
and graduate students, majors and non-majors, in Biology Education and
Biology, and the ability to direct undergraduate and graduate students
in biology education research. The individual will be expected to
solicit external funding to support an active research program and
contribute to service duties.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits
available include health, life, and dental insurance, as well as a
selection of several defined contribution retirement programs.
Dependents and spouses of UNC employees who are employed as 0.5 FTE or
above are entitled to and eligible for Dependent Tuition Grants. These
tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further
requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on
position. Opportunities for summer instruction may be available.
Opportunities to interact with the UNC Mathematics and Science Teaching
Institute http://mast.uncoedu/ are also available.
Requested Start Date:
August 17, 2009
Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline:
Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 and will
continue until the position is filled. Interested persons should apply
online at https://careers.unco.edu and select "View/Apply for Faculty
Positions" then choose "Assistant Professor -Biology Education."
Application documents to be submitted online are a letter of
application/cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact
information of at least five references. In addition to the material
provided online, please send unofficial or official copies of
undergraduate and graduate school transcripts, a statement of research
interests, a statement of teaching philosophy, a list of courses you
would like to teach, and copies of a minimum of two published original
research articles to: Cynthia Mondragon, School of Biological Sciences,
Ross Hall, Box 92, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639.
Tel: 970-351-2921. email: [log in to unmask] For questions,
contact the chair of the search committee at [log in to unmask]
Additional Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and
authorization to work in the United States is required after a
conditional offer of employment has been made. Original transcripts
must be submitted at least one (1) month before the start date.
Location and Environment:
The University of Northern Colorado is a Doctoral/Research University
enrolling 12,000+ graduate and undergraduate students. The university,
founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a growing
population of 80,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 30
miles east of the Rocky Mountains. Further information about UNC and
the City of Greeley is available at http://www.unco.edu.
Additional Information:
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State
Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the
policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.
Federal regulations require that the University retain all documents
submitted by applicants. Materials will not be returned or copied for
applicants.
The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action institution that does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual
orientation or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity
or fairness or claims of discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX
Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus Box 54, Carter Hall 2002,
Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718.
