Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education
Marquette University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in science education at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The College of Education seeks teacher-scholars with a strong academic background in biology, chemistry, and/or physics. The successful candidate will provide leadership in undergraduate, graduate, and K-12 science education through teaching and advising in science teacher preparation programs, research and publication in K-12 science education, and collaboration with university STEM faculty and local schools on grant proposals for externally funded research. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Start date is August 22, 2011.
Qualifications: Earned doctorate with major emphasis in science education; strong academic background in biology, chemistry, or physics or a related field in science (master’s or higher), successful K-12 science teaching experiences, program of research in science education, and interest in teaching elementary and secondary science methods courses in the College of Education.
Additional Desired Qualities: Potential to attract external funding, expertise in science instruction at the elementary level, experience in teaching middle and secondary science methods courses, and K-12 classroom/school-based experience in urban schools.
Marquette University is an urban Catholic, Jesuit institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with opportunities for collaboration in science education within the University and across a network of schools and community settings serving diverse populations. The College of Education is strongly committed to recruiting faculty from underrepresented groups who will help us fulfill our university’s mission of becoming men and women for others. We seek candidates who share our commitment to providing high quality, culturally responsive education for all students, especially those in urban settings. The department’s 14 full-time faculty members are an engaged and collegial group dedicated to the preparation of teachers and leaders in K-12 and higher education who will live the social justice mission of the University and the College of Education.
Review of nominations and applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of references to the Marquette University Department of Human Resources website: https://careers.marquette.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1303301518132
All inquiries about this position should be directed to Dr. Ellen Eckman, Chair, Department of Educational Policy and Leadership in the College of Education who can be contacted at ellen.eckman@marquette.edu.Marquette University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
