SCIENCE EDUCATION
School of Education EXTENDED SEARCH
Full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position available beginning January 2011.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary science education that may include teaching courses through distance learning. Conduct and supervise scholarly activities. Supervise practicum students and student teachers. Advise students. Participate in department and university committee work and other activities.
Required: ABD in science education, curriculum and instruction, or related field, with emphasis in science education. Must have doctorate for eligibility for re-appointment to the third year. Evidence of ability to incorporate pedagogical skills appropriate for the preschool, elementary, as well as middle school classroom for science education. Three years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience in Pre-K to Grade 12. Evidence of ability to successfully teach diverse student populations. Knowledge of recent trends in science education. Evidence of ability to supervise practicum including student teaching. Evidence of ability to conduct scholarly activities. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively with colleagues. Successful interview and teaching demonstration. Evidence of knowledge and ability to use national and state standards and state assessments in planning instruction.
Preferred: Doctorate in science education, curriculum and instruction, or related field, with emphasis in science education or an undergraduate and/or master's degree in science education. Three or more years of successful full-time classroom teaching experience at the Pre-K to Grade 8 level. Ability to potentially teach other courses in the department. Record of scholarship. Experience teaching and advising at the college or university level. Experience as college or university supervisor of practicum experiences in Pre-K through 8.
Full consideration given to applications received by September 10, 2010. To apply, go to https://jobs.millersville.edu and create a faculty application. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts and three current professional references will be required.
