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The University of Maine invites applications for three full-time, tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in discipline-based education research. The positions will be in the fields of (1) Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics, (2) Biology, Earth Sciences, or Marine Sciences, and (3) Science Education. These positions were created through the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (PSP) Project, under a grant to the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education to target the teaching and learning of science in grades 6-9 as well as the preparation of science teachers at the University of Maine. The candidate must have an earned doctorate (by date of appointment) in the discipline or a closely related field, experience in discipline-based education research, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. The new faculty member will be expected to (1) engage in research, writing, and other scholarly activities that contribute to discipline-based education research, (2) teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, (3) supervise graduate and undergraduate research, (4) develop an externally-funded research program, (5) participate in leadership for collaborative efforts in STEM-education with colleagues in the home department, the Maine RiSE Center, the University, and other professional communities. The positions are academic year appointments with preferred starting date no later than August 29, 2011. See http://www.umaine.edu/center/positions/PSPfaculty for full position announcements and application instructions. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Appropriate background checks will be required. The University of Maine is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff and students. We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply. ..