Monday, November 12, 2012

T or TT in Elementary Science Ed @ Bridgewater State, MA

Assistant/Associate Professor, Elementary & Early Childhood Education (focus: Science Education)

Job Description: Teach undergraduate and graduate education "methods" in science education at the Elementary level (Grades 1-6) and a combined science and social studies course at Early Childhood level (PK-2); assist in undergraduate and graduate program development; supervise student teachers; write and support the development of grants; and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in Education or a closely related field and a minimum of 2 full academic years as a full-time teacher in the public schools.

Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree in science education or a closely related field and a Master's degree in a science discipline. Candidates should have teaching experience with PK-12 students and hold a license as a public school teacher or supervisor. Candidates should have participated in scholarly activities; including action research, conference presentations, in-service workshops and education-related community services. Candidates should be familiar with the standards of NSTA and/or other science-related organizations and demonstrate a constructivist teaching philosophy. Candidates should have some teaching experience at the college level.

Applicants should be strongly committed to excellence in teaching and advising, and to working in a multicultural environment that fosters diversity. They should also have an ability to use technology effectively in teaching and learning, the ability to work collaboratively, evidence of scholarly activity, and a commitment to public higher education.

Bridgewater State University is located in southeast Massachusetts in Bridgewater, MA.

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