Non-TT faculty in Science Ed @ UT Arlington

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
College of Education and Health Professions
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
One (1) Clinical Assistant Professor (Non-tenured): Science Education
Search Code: EDU110112SCI

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Science Education to begin in August, 2013.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Science Education or a related
field. U.S. teacher certification and three years of successful public school teaching experience are also
required, preferably in the middle and/or high school grades.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellence in teaching, supervisory experience, and interest in engaging in
science education research. Candidates must also possess a commitment to inquiry-based/project-based
teaching and learning, and field-based teacher preparation.

The University of Texas at Arlington, is one of the largest of the 15 institutions in The University of
Texas System, is a Carnegie Research University/High Research Activity institution with more than
33,000 students including 7,869 graduate students in 31 doctoral programs and 75 master's programs. UT Arlington, located in the heart of the Dallas/Forth Worth Metroplex, is a world-class institution attracting students from around the globe. The College of Education and Health Professions is NCATE-accredited, and is known for excellence in PK-12 Teaching and Learning, Science and Mathematics Education, Bilingual Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, and Kinesiology, and houses the Southwest Center for Mind, Brain and Education. Science Education at UT Arlington is a thriving, interdisciplinary program with rich opportunities for PK-16 teaching, research, and service. The Science Education program has been awarded multi-million dollar grants from state and national funding agencies for the promotion of STEM education initiatives. These initiatives are in partnership with the College of Science, College of Engineering, and school districts in the DFW metropolitan area, and include the UTeach Arlington science and mathematics teacher preparation program.

Application Procedures: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Please submit the following documents electronically:  (1) a letter of interest addressing required and preferred qualifications; (2) a list of five references (i.e. names, relationship to the applicant, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses); (3) a curriculum vita: to
ScienceEducationFacultySearch@uta.edu, Attn: Dr. Ann Cavallo, Chair, Science Education Faculty
Search Committee UT Arlington is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The use of tobacco products is prohibited on UT Arlington properties. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists.