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
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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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