Assistant Professor
Engineering & Science Education
The Department of Engineering & Science Education, located within the College of Engineering & Science at Clemson University, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position. Preference will be given to applicants with competencies in any area of engineering or science who are active in discipline-based education research and have the ability to teach foundational STEM and education courses. The unique combination of engineering and science education foci in the department facilitates dynamic cross-disciplinary collaborations in research and teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the department's engineering and science education mission by establishing a strong research program (external funding, peer-reviewed scholarly work, national/international collaborations, mentoring of undergraduate/graduate researchers), teach foundational STEM education courses (e.g. educational theory in STEM teaching and
learning), and participate in departmental/college service.
The position is expected to begin in August 2012. Requirements include a Ph.D. in engineering or science education or a related field with strengths in discipline-based education research, a demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications, evidence of or potential for external funding, and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the college level. Applicants should e-mail in pdf format: (1) letter of intent, (2) statement of teaching philosophy, (3) proposed plan of research, (4) curriculum vitae, (5) names and contact information for five references, and (6) up to three publication reprints to: kdimain@clemson.edu. Official transcripts and three letters of reference will be required of all finalists. Review of applications will begin on August 31, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.
Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.
