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The Department of Earth and Resource Science (ERS) at the University of Michigan – Flint invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 1, 2013. The University of Michigan-Flint is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.  The candidate will direct an Integrated Science Teaching certification program.  We seek an Earth Scientist specializing in Physical Geography, Natural Resources, or another Earth Science-related field. Teacher preparation, experience with K-12 settings, and STEM experience are preferred. Instructional responsibilities are likely to include introductory courses in Physical Geography, Weather and Climate, Hydrology, and a Science Teaching Methods Course, as well as courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.  Individuals with an interdisciplinary background that complements existing departmental strengths are encouraged to apply.  The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching education and must exhibit the potential for teaching excellence, and ability to participate in a future Master’s Program in Integrated Science Teaching to begin in 2014.  Support is also provided for ongoing pedagogical and disciplinary research, as the candidate will be expected to engage in a relevant program of research and contribute engaged service to the Department, College, University and community. Our university has state of the art classrooms and computing facilities, and is part of the University of Michigan library system which is one of the largest in the world.  For a view of our campus and the ERS department see www.umflint.edu/ers.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Geography, Natural Resources, or a related discipline.  ABD will be considered with a completion before the start date.  Please send curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and research interests, and the names of three references to the address below.

Apply: ERS Search, Earth and Resource Science, 516 Murchie, University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, MI 48502-1950 or electronically to [log in to unmask].  Application review begins April 22, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.

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Dr. Heather Petcovic

Western Michigan University

Dept. of Geosciences and

The Mallinson Institute for Science Education

1903 W. Michigan Ave

Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5241

PH. 269-387-5488 (office)

PH. 269-387-5380 (research)