Curriculum and Instruction/Science Education
Applicants should have a doctoral degree in science education or curriculum and instruction with a focus in science education at the elementary and/or middle school levels. Teaching experience at the school and/or college and experience in supervising of student teaching programs are assets. A strong commitment to teaching and research is required.
Applicants are expected to: (1) teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their fields (2) supervise MA student research and thesis writing (3) engage in individual and institutional research projects in their fields (4) participate in outreach educational activities.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
All positions are at the Assistant Professor level to begin September 15, 2009. Appointments are for an initial period of three years. Visiting appointments and/or appointments at higher ranks may also be considered. The usual teaching load is not more than nine hours a week. Sabbatical visitors are welcome. The language of instruction is English. All advertised positions require a Ph.D by the time of appointment as well as experience in and a strong commitment to teaching and research.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send a letter of application and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, c/o New York Office, 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017-2303, USA or Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, American University of Beirut, P.O.Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon
Electronic submissions may be sent to: as_dean@aub.edu.lb
All application materials and letters of reference should be received by December 31, 2008.
