Hello!
I am happy to announce a new full time 9-month position at the University of
Northern Colorado. The position will be in the Department of Physics and
Astronomy with a split in teaching responsibilities, half time focus on
courses for pre-service teachers and half on physics courses.
The university climate is wonderful. The faculty are extremely supportive
of one another and the university is particularly supportive of science
education both for research purposes and the preparation of teachers. We
have education researchers in math, chemistry, biology, earth science and
physics plus science education folks in our College of Education and
Behavioral Sciences. The current administration has recently approved
several new hires and a Science Education Program to centralize efforts for
pre-service teachers.
Please consider applying or forward this announcement to folks you think
might be interested. The full announcement is appended below.
Best Wishes,
Wendy Adams
Director Science Education Programs
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Full-Time Physics/Science Education at the University of Northern Colorado
This is a nine month, full-time, contract-renewable position in the
Department of Physics and Astronomy beginning fall 2014. UNC is the leading
STEM teacher preparation institution in Colorado and the department offers
an undergraduate degree option in secondary teaching. The successful
candidate will teach lower-level physics courses, as well as courses for
non-science majors and methods courses for science education majors, and
will mentor student teachers. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and a
commitment to K-12 science education are expected. Experience in teaching
K-12 science courses and working with diverse populations, and background in
pedagogical research are desirable. The department also has an active
undergraduate research program; the successful candidate may choose to be
involved in this effort. At minimum, a master's degree in physics or a
master's degree in science education with significant graduate coursework in
physics is required and must be awarded by the position start date,
8/18/2014. A doctoral degree is preferred. The full vacancy announcement
and application instructions are available at:
http://www.unco.edu/nhs/employment.html. Screening of applications begins
February 15th, 2014 and continues until the position is filled. The
University is an AAEO employer.
To apply go to
https://careers.unco.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1393533406750
