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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.