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Positional Announcement:  Frank and Carol Morsani Chair in Science or Mathematics Education
Start Date: Fall 2015

The Science and Mathematics Education Program, house in the School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership (STCL) in the College of Education at Oklahoma State Unviversity is seeking a leading professional with a national record of scholarship in P-12 Science or Mathematics Education to assume the role of Associate Professor/Professor, tenure track, and Frank and Carol Morsani Endowed Chair in Science or Mathematics Education.
This position will be located on the scenic main campus in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Stillwater is a remarkable place to live, offering a range of large city amenities but maintaining the charm of a smaller community. Because it is situated between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, a short drive provides residents opportunities for dining, cultural, and professional sporting events. Stillwater offers affordable housing and excellent schools, and has been ranked as  one of America’s safest cities.

The Science and Mathematics Education (SMED) program prepares students to be leaders in both formal and informal education settings. SMED faculty members teach science and mathematics education courses within the elementary and secondary education programs, both of which are accredited by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher of Education (NCATE). In addition to offering undergraduate coursework, the program offers graduate courses in support of the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

Additionally, the Center for Research in STEM Teaching and Learning (CRSTL), housed in the College of Education, offers a unique platform for research opportunities. This position is a unique opportunity for an established scholar to work in a highly collaborative environment. This faculty member will join a group of science and mathematics education faculty who are active as researchers, instructors, grant writers, and who are significantly involved in a variety of national organizations.

This tenure-‐track faculty member will contribute to the mathematics/science education program and the School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership (STCL), as well as to the College of Education and Oklahoma State University, by engaging in these and other professional activities:

*         Teach graduate courses in mathematics and/or science education (some of these at the Tulsa campus)
*         Recruit and mentor graduate students;
*         Conduct a program of focused research and publication related to the position;
*         Seek external funding through grants, including frequently collaborating with others in the School, College, University, public schools, and community on grants;

*         Collaborate with university and public school faculty;
*         Serve in leadership positions in professional organizations;
*         Serve actively in the Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning;
*         Develop teacher education curricula; and
*         Participate in university outreach.
The successful candidate will value the Oklahoma State University land grant mission and embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on the community through teaching, scholarship, and service.

QUALIFICATIONS: : Individuals seeking this position must possess the following: (1) an earned doctorate with an emphasis in Mathematics Education or Science Education, or related area and emphasis; a clearly articulated research agenda; history of external funding success; experience in mathematics or science education at a research institution; national visibility in mathematics or science education; evidence of consistently high quality teaching; ability to serve as research mentor to graduate students; evidence of intra-‐ and inter-‐school and college collaboration; and a minimum of three years of successful PK-‐12 classroom teaching experience.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The process of reviewing applications will begin March 15, 2015, and will continue until a successful candidate is selected (contingent upon available funding). To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests (including comments regarding current and future research pursuits), transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references to the following address:
Dr. Sue Christian Parsons, Search Committee Chair c/o Connie Dixon, Administrative Assistant    School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership   244 Willard Hall
Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK 74078-‐4042
Please send the materials directly via email attachment to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Each candidate will be notified when initial application materials are received.

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-‐grant institution of higher education dedicated to scholarship, teaching, and service with an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. Information regarding the College of Education may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/.<http://education.okstate.edu/>

Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-‐verify employer committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. OSU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor
and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for its openings. OSU-‐Stillwater is a tobacco-‐free campus.


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Toni Ivey, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Science Education
Program Coordinator, Elementary Education<https://education.okstate.edu/elem>
Co-Director, Center for Research on STEM Teaching and Learning<http://crstl.okstate.edu/>
School of Teaching and Curriculum Leadership<https://education.okstate.edu/stcl>
Oklahoma State University, College of Education<http://education.okstate.edu/>
226 Willard
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-9505 (office)
405-744-6290 (fax)
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