https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14927
Position ID: |
SFSU-COSE-DISCIPLINEBASEDSCIENCEEDUCATION
[#14927, 44.19] |
Position Title: |
Discipline-based science education - Climate |
Position Type: |
Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: |
San Francisco, California 94132, United States [map] |
Subject Areas: |
Biology /
Climate-change Biology |
Appl Deadline: |
2019/11/15 (posted 2019/10/02) |
Position Description: |
The College of Science and Engineering at San Francisco State University offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in discipline-based science education with an emphasis on climate change beginning August
of 2020. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests focuses on increasing equity and inclusion in STEM fields by creating highly effective teaching and learning environments. We seek candidates who will be committed to our missions to support
student success and social justice perspectives. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
The position is within an academic unit in the College of Science & Engineering (cose.sfsu.edu) at San Francisco State University (the specific home department will depend on candidate’s area of expertise). The College offers programs at
the undergraduate and master’s degree levels through the departments of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computer Science, Earth & Climate Sciences, Geography & Environment, Mathematics, Psychology, and Physics & Astronomy, as well as a master’s degree in
interdisciplinary Marine and Estuarine Sciences. Through the School of Engineering, the College offers undergraduate degrees in civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering as well as a master’s degree in engineering.
The position allows for interaction with discipline-based science education faculty in the Departments of Biology, Physics & Astronomy, and Mathematics; with members of the College of Science and Engineering’s Center for Science and Mathematics Education (CSME;
csme.sfsu.edu); with members of the Center for Equity and Excellence in Teaching (CEETL; ceetl.sfsu.edu); and with research centers and field stations involved in climate change research and education, including the Estuary and Ocean Science Center (eoscenter.sfsu.edu/)
and the Sierra Nevada Field Campus (http://sierra.sfsu.edu/). This position also allows for interaction with SFSU science education initiatives focused on improving the teaching of climate change in k-12 public schools.
San Francisco State University is a member of the California State University (CSU) system and serves a diverse student body of 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The mission of San Francisco State University is to create and maintain
an environment for learning that promotes respect for and appreciation of scholarship, freedom, human diversity, and the cultural mosaic of the City of San Francisco and the Bay Area; to promote excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment; and
to provide broadly accessible higher education for residents of the region and state, as well as the nation and world. To fulfill its mission, the University is committed to the following goals:
Responsibilities: The position requires developing a nationally recognized research program in discipline-based science education with an emphasis on climate change, securing external funding, creating research collaborations with
faculty in the CoSE at SFSU, and undergraduate and graduate teaching. The position will include applying expertise inclusive pedagogy to lead an interdisciplinary effort to work across the college in developing first-year experience courses to engage students
of all backgrounds in STEM courses that connect students with each other, faculty, the university, and with the impacts of climate change in their world. A full position description available at [cose.sfsu.edu].
Qualifications: Required:
Preferred:
Rank and salary: Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement and other benefits.
Application: Submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) a current CV, (3) a description of research interests, including how you will engage students in research activities, (4) a statement of teaching philosophy; (5) a statement addressing
past and/or potential contributions to equity and inclusion efforts, including how your teaching, research, and service activities align with the college's commitment to foster an inclusive and diverse academic community; and (6) names and contact information
of three references, online at the Academicjobsonline.org Web Site (at academicjobsonline.org). Letters of recommendation may be requested at a later date. Review of applications begins November 15, 2018. To ensure full consideration, applications should be
complete by this date. For questions about this position, contact Dr. Petra Dekens, [log in to unmask], 415-338-6015, the Hiring Committee Chair.
San Francisco State is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status,
medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting the Senior Human Resources
Manager. |
Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
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Cover Letter
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Curriculum Vitae
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Research Statement
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Teaching Statement
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List of three references
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Diversity Statement
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
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415-338-6015
SFSU, COSE
1600 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132