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Colleagues,

We recently received notification that our IUSE proposal Enabling Future 
Teachers to Experience Science Investigation and Engineering Design in 
Introductory Undergraduate STEM Classrooms 
<https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2013338&HistoricalAwards=false> 
has been funded. The project goals are to (1) engage and support 
undergraduate faculty in developing, testing, and implementing 
high-quality instructional materials that put investigation and design 
at the center of introductory science courses that serve future 
teachers; and (2) assess the impact of the use of the materials and the 
development process. To achieve the project goals, we are hiring two 
postdocs to engage in research and support the materials development 
process. The positions have been posted, and I could use your help in 
advertising broadly. Here is a direct link to the posting 
<https://careers.cwu.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U>, 
or you can direct potential applicants to https://careers.cwu.edu 
<https://careers.cwu.edu/> and search for job posting 3746. Note that, 
although the positions are hired at Central Washington University, 
candidates are not required to move to Ellensburg, and may work remotely.

Please share with your networks and recent PhD students! We will start 
reviewing application materials quite soon, as early as September 8, so 
I'd appreciate your help getting the word out. The complete job 
description is below.

I hope you are all well,
anne


    Science Education Specialist
    <https://careers.cwu.edu/psc/careers/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U>

Two Science Education Specialists (SES) will be hired on temporary, 
11-month positions and serve a central role in the NSF-funded project 
“Enabling Future Teachers to Experience Science Investigation and 
Engineering Design in Introductory Undergraduate STEM Classrooms”
(https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2013338).

The positions will last for a minimum of two years, and up to four 
years. The SES will work with project leaders to (1) develop and 
validate instruments to assess the impact of the development process and 
new material, (2) conduct research using the instruments, interviews, 
and classroom observations, and (3) manage geographically dispersed 
teams of faculty and writers in developing and testing curricular 
materials. The SES will report to the PI of the project and may be based 
anywhere in the country. The start date is October 1, or as soon as 
possible thereafter. All employees are expected to support CWU’s 
commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the 
university environment.

*Job Duties:*

The Science Education Specialists (SES) will serve a central role in 
achieving the goals of the NSF-funded project “Enabling Future Teachers 
to Experience Science Investigation and Engineering Design in 
Introductory Undergraduate STEM Classrooms.”

*Education Research:***In collaboration with project leadership, the SES 
will

- Work as part of a team to develop and modify instruments to assess (1) 
pre-service teachers’ knowledge and perceived abilities in facilitating 
investigation and design, and (2) teacher educators’ development in 
facilitating investigation and design;

- Use assessment instruments, interviews, and classroom observations to 
collect project-wide data;

-Analyze data to provide formative feedback to teacher educators and to 
determine the impact of the project;

-Pursue research questions that emerge from project-wide data;

-Author or co-author conference presentations, journal articles, and 
website resources to communicate results of the research

*Project Management:*With guidance and support from project leadership, 
the SES will

-Support geographically-dispersed teams of faculty and authors in 
achieving project milestones;

- Organize and lead professional development opportunities for project 
participants;

-Coordinate and communicate work timelines across project components.


    Minimum Qualifications

  * PhD in Biology/Biology Education, Chemistry/Chemistry Education,
    Geoscience/Geoscience Education, Physics/Physics Education, Science
    Education, or related field
  * Demonstrated interest in science education research and commitment
    to improving teaching and learning
  * Ability in (or willingness to learn) qualitative and quantitative
    educational research methods
  * Demonstrated experience in working as part of a team to achieve
    common goals
  * Familiarity with and/or willingness to learn and use the SERCkit
    content management system, Google Drive, and other tools that
    support in-person and remote collaboration
  * Demonstrated ability to collect and work with quantitative data;
    comfort with basic statistics and data visualization techniques;
    willingness to grow in this area
  * Excellent organizational and time management skills
  * Ability to clearly communicate ideas, claims and supporting argument
    in writing and in presentation – a writing sample will be requested
  * Willingness to travel to project meetings and to conduct classroom
    observations and interviews as needed and as is determined to be safe
  * Demonstrated willingness to work with and/or experience working with
    collaborators and students from a wide range of abilities,
    backgrounds and experiences

*Preferred Qualifications*
Please address in your cover letter:

  * Understanding of and experience with national K-12 science education
    standards and K-12 teacher preparation
  * Experience with project management, managing complex work timelines
    with deadlines and budgets
  * Experience with human subjects research
  * Experience writing and/or editing educational materials for
    undergraduate students
  * Demonstrated participation in programs designed to promote inclusion


    Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

*_Salary_*: $60,000 plus benefits

*_Appointment_*: Full-Time, 9 Month Appointment plus 2 Month Smmer 
Appointment (11 Month Total)

*_Benefits_*:/CWU offers a comprehensive benefits package including 
health insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, life and 
disability insurance.https://www.cwu.edu/hr/benefits 
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*_Additional Information_: * For additional information about the 
University, visit: http://www.cwu.edu <http://www.cwu.edu/>
For additional information about Ellensburg, 
visit:http://www.myellensburg.com <http://www.myellensburg.com/>
OR http://www.kittitascountychamber.com 
<http://www.kittitascountychamber.com/>


    How To Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application 
and attach:

  * A detailed cover letter clearly demonstrating how your education and
    experience meet the required (and, as applicable, preferred)
    qualifications;
  * Curriculum Vitae including work history, education, training and
    contact information for three professional references; and
  * A research statement that specifically addresses your interests and
    experience in science education research.

*Screening Begins: September 8, 2020, and will be open until filled*

*NOTE:* Although copies of transcripts are acceptable for application 
purposes, all job offers are contingent upon verification of highest 
degree.

**Priority will be given to applications received by the screening date. 
Incomplete applications will not be considered.


    Contact Information

Name: Anne Egger
Title: Associate Professor and Project PI
Email:[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

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Anne E. Egger
Executive Director, National Association of Geoscience Teachers 
<https://nagt.org/index.html>
Associate Professor
Geological Sciences and Science Education
Central Washington University
400 E. University Way
Ellensburg, WA 98926-7418

Discovery Hall 337
509-963-2870
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