(NAME-MCE) Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education

[Booker, Chris]

NOTICE OF VACANCY

 

ASSISTANT / ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING & LEARNING

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Washington State University Pullman

Search # 4882

 

Title:                           Assistant / Associate Professor of
Science Education

Salary:                        Competitive, commensurate with experience

Position:                      9-month, full-time academic position,
Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure-track)

Effective date:            August 16, 2008

 

Position:  The Department of Teaching and Learning at Washington State
University is a doctoral/research-extensive institution with multiple
campuses. We are seeking creative scholars interested in
cross-disciplinary collaboration in research, teaching, and service and
invite applications for a permanent, nine-month, tenure-eligible faculty
position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.

 

Context:  Pullman is located in the rolling landscape of the Palouse,
with easy access to Spokane, Seattle, and Portland. We are near areas of
outstanding natural beauty, and offer an inclusive environment with
excellent schools, good quality of life, and superb recreational
possibilities.

 

Responsibilities:

*        Conduct scholarly research in science education

*        Support graduate programs at the master's and doctoral levels

*        Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in science education,
including methods for K-8 teachers

*        Assist in developing and maintaining collaborative partnerships
with professionals in schools, among university peers, and community
agencies

*        Participate in an interdisciplinary team committed to effective
teacher education;

*        Assist in recruitment, retention, and advising of students

*        Participate in professional communities at the university,
college, local, state, and national levels

*        Solicit external funding in collaboration with colleagues

 

Required Qualifications:   

*        Earned doctorate at time of employment in science education, or
in education or science with an emphasis on science education or related
field

*        Demonstrated record of scholarly potential

*        Two years experience teaching experience with K-12 students

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

*        Expertise in middle school science education

*        Expertise in environmental education

*        Expertise in science curriculum and instruction and related
learning theories, cultural theories and/or research methods

*        Demonstrated ability to teach at the post-secondary level with
preservice and/or inservice teachers

*        Involvement in collaborative relationships with K-12 schools,
university peers, and/or community agencies

*        Demonstrated ability in grant writing

 

Application and screening procedures:  To apply for this position, send
a letter of application addressing the required and desired
qualification criteria; 1-2 samples of scholarly work; three letters of
recommendation that address this specific position; a current curriculum
vitae; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
additional references, if available. Screening of applicants begins on
December 3, 2007. Nominations and applications are encouraged.
Nominations and applications should be sent by email to bookerc at wsu.edu
or to the following address:

 

Chris Booker, Clerical Manager

Science Education Search

PO Box 642132

Pullman, WA 99164-2132

(509) 335-5027

 

Electronic submission is preferred. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special
disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated
veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or
persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

 

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S.
citizens.  All new employees must show employment eligibility
verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services.

 

Washington State University is committed to providing access and
reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities,
education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request
disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human
Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388,
509.-335-1259(f), or hrs at wsu.edu.