The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Michigan State University is seeking one or more tenure-system faculty scholars at the assistant, associate, or full professor levels as part of ongoing priority initiatives in science education. MSU is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our long-standing record of excellence in research, teacher education, graduate education, and curriculum development. The faculty in science education at MSU spans several academic units and works collaboratively to address cross-university needs and responsibilities. Appointments will be possible in the Department of Teacher Education, the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education, and the Division of Science and Mathematics Education. Joint appointments and other cross-departmental and cross-college arrangements are possible and encouraged.
We seek faculty candidates with primary research interests in science education, and we especially encourage applications from those with expertise in science teaching and learning in urban contexts, teacher education at all levels, educational policy, or assessment. In addition, experience in use and application of technology in instruction or education is desirable.
Major responsibilities. Faculty who assume these positions will conduct research and inquiry and teach undergraduate, masters, and doctoral courses. Additional duties will vary depending on departmental placement and rank, university and academic unit education needs, and the candidate's experience and interest. Faculty will be involved in continuing efforts to foster collaborations among the College of Education, other departments and unit on campus, and the K-12 community. These are academic year positions with a proposed starting date of Fall 2009.
Qualifications. All candidates are expected to have an earned doctorate including emphasis in science education, a record of scholarly accomplishment through publication and success in obtaining and leading externally funded projects appropriate to stage in academic career, and participation in interdisciplinary work. National leadership in science education initiatives is desirable, evidence of capacity to contribute to the intellectual, research, and instructional life of MSU is essential.
We invite inquiries from potentially interested candidates. A complete application package consists of a cover letter, a curriculum vita, two representative samples of scholarly writing, and names of three individuals who can provide references. We also welcome letters of interest. All application materials must be sent in electronic form to the search administrative assistant at burtkara@msu.edu (indicate “Science Education Search” in the subject line).
Dr. Gail Richmond
Chair, Science Education Search
Michigan State University
c/o Karalyn Burt, 320 Erickson Hall
Department of Teacher Education
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034
Please see the College web site (http://www.educ.msu.edu/) for information about the college and this position. We invite inquiries to any of the search committee members: Andy Anderson (andya@msu.edu), Amelia Gotwals (gotwals@msu.edu), Joyce Parker, (parker@lite.msu.edu), Gail Richmond (gailr@msu.edu), Christina Schwarz ( cschwarz@msu.edu), and Michelle Williams (mwilliam@msu.edu). Review of applications and letters of interest will begin November 1, 2008, and will continue until the positions are filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Michigan State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
