Hello,
I wanted to pass on an announcement (pasted below) for a new tenure-track faculty position at UMaine in science education research that could be filled in the geosciences. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please encourage them to apply. We just received approval to advertise today, and I wanted to start to get word out as soon as possible. This is one of three new positions in science ed at UMaine, so we are excited about our future in the field.
We will soon be advertising for postdocs and some positions related to project management in support of the NSF-funded Math-Science Partnership grant referred to in the ad, and I will pass those along as the searches are approved.
An email address is provided in the ad, but as most of those queries will come to me, people with questions can contact me directly as well.
Chris
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Christopher Gerbi
Assistant Professor - Mineralogy/Rheology
Department of Earth Sciences
Bryand Global Sciences Center
University of Maine
Orono, ME 04469-5790
Tel. 207-581-2153
FAX 207-581-2202
[log in to unmask]http://www.umaine.edu/earthsciences/
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Assistant Professor
Biology, Earth Sciences, or Marine Sciences
Discipline-Based Education Research
Full-time Tenure-Track Position
The University of Maine invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Biology, Earth Sciences, or Marine Sciences, with expertise in discipline-based education research. The appointment will be based in one of these academic units, with membership in the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (Maine RiSE Center).
This position is one of three new faculty hires in discipline-based science education created through the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (PSP), an NSF-funded, multi-million-dollar project of the Maine RiSE Center in collaboration with regional school units, to target the teaching and learning of physical sciences in grades 6-9 as well as the preparation of science teachers at the University of Maine. The project includes (1) the selection and implementation of coherent, research-supported curricula, (2) provision of ongoing intensive professional development for teachers, (3) research on the impact of the curricular implementation on student learning, teachers’ content knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge, and (4) reform of university-level STEM instruction.
Candidates must have an earned doctorate in the discipline or a closely related field by the date of appointment, a strong research and publication record in discipline-based education research, and a demonstrated commitment to teaching. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred but not required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience working with middle school or high school teachers and/or students. Although research interests may lie in life or physical science fields, the candidate must have an adequate physical science background to contribute to the Maine PSP project.
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 undergraduate- and graduate-level courses, (3) supervise graduate and undergraduate research, (4) develop an externally-funded research program, (5) advise undergraduate and graduate students, and (6) participate in leadership for collaborative efforts in STEM-education with colleagues in the home academic unit, the Maine RiSE Center, the University, and other professional communities.
The position is an academic year appointment with preferred starting date no later than September 1, 2011. Opportunities for summer salary are available in conjunction with the Maine PSP project.
Applications and questions should be submitted by email to
[log in to unmask] Applications should include:
• a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references
• a summary of research accomplishments and a research plan
• a statement of teaching experience, philosophy, and interests
• post-secondary level transcripts
• three letters of recommendation submitted directly by the reference
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.
More information about the position may be found at http://www.umaine.edu/center/positions/PSPfaculty and about the project at http://umaine.edu/mainepsp/. For more information about the Maine RiSE Center and the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership, please see http://www.umaine.edu/center.
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.