We seek an individual with an earned Doctorate in Science Education or related field and a B.S. or M.S. in one of the sciences (preferably Biology or one of the Earth Sciences) where the candidate will find a tenure home. Evidence of securing external grants is a requirement and preference will be given to candidates who have a record of excellence in college teaching, K-12 teaching, and published scholarship in science education.
Responsibilities include directing the Center for Science Education; securing external grants that benefit science education; increasing the number of science education majors; fostering a community of science education students; teaching content and methods courses in a B.S. program in secondary, middle, and elementary science education; maintaining a record of published research; and providing leadership that encourages collaboration among the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and K-12 schools.
Indiana State University has adopted the SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) Teaching Model into its strategic plan and assessment of this teaching model may be one opportunity for research. The start-up package and salary level are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Although initial review of applications began January 15, 2011 the position will remain open until filled. Our ranking of the candidates will not begin until February 2, 2011.
Candidates must apply at the university's job postings web site at https://jobs.indstate.edu and electronically attach a letter of application that includes a statement of research goals, teaching philosophy, vision for the program, and contact information for three references. Also to be attached is curriculum vitae and copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Additionally please arrange to have 3 original letters of references sent to the search committee chair. Any questions or expressions of interest in this position may be emailed to the Search Committee Secretary, Ms. Tammy Barnes; Center for Science Education; Indiana State University; Terre Haute, IN 47809 at Tammy.Barnes@indstate.edu.
Opportunities are available for collaboration with other faculty in ongoing projects including the NSF Noyce Scholarship program, Project PRE (Partnering to Reform Education), SENCER, and the Transition to Teaching program. For more information, see our web site at http://www.indstate.edu/scied.
