The Department of Natural Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences
at Clayton State University is seeking applicants for an Assistant
Professor of Science Education or a Lecturer of Science Education. The
successful candidate will meet the following:
Required qualifications for the position:
Desirable qualifications for the position:
The position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment that reports to the Head of the Department of Natural Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to begin on August 1, 2014. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in theU.S. will be required at the time of hire.
Part of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is located 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in a beautiful lakeside setting. ClaytonStateUniversityis nationally recognized as a leader in the use of information technology to transform teaching, learning, and other aspects of the collegiate experience. For additional information about the Department of Natural Sciences, visit http://www.clayton.edu/arts-sciences/science.
Application Procedures:
Applications received by December 1, 2013, are assured full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a brief description of research interests, unofficial transcripts of grades, and the contact information for three current references. Application procedures can be found here: https://clayton.peopleadmin.com/
Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.
Required qualifications for the position:
- Degree qualifications:
- For Assistant Professor (tenure track): Earned doctorate in Science
Education, Chemistry, Geology or Physics and 18 graduate hours in
Chemistry, Geology, or Physics (ABD candidates will be considered).
- OR
- For Lecturer (non-tenure track): Earned a Masters degree in Chemistry, Geology, Physics, or Science Education with at least 18 graduate-level hours in Chemistry, Geology, or Physics.
- For Assistant Professor (tenure track): Earned doctorate in Science
Education, Chemistry, Geology or Physics and 18 graduate hours in
Chemistry, Geology, or Physics (ABD candidates will be considered).
- Minimum of 3 years teaching at the K-12 level.
- Ability to supervise pre-service teachers internship.
- Ability to teach college level courses.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Desirable qualifications for the position:
- Doctorate degree in Science Education, Physics, Geology, or Chemistry.
- The ability and desire to teach physical science courses.
- Public school experience at the middle grades level.
- Knowledge of current trends and issues in the field of education at the national, state and local levels.
- Knowledge of State of Georgia K12 accreditation standards and procedures.
- Ability and desire to perform research with undergraduate students in area of expertise.
- Successful college teaching experience.
- Experience in and ability to provide leadership in using technology in teaching.
- Experience with diverse student populations.
- Teach physical science courses for middle grades science education students.
- Teach physics, chemistry or geology classes for science majors and/or non-science majors.
- Supervision of middle grades science education students.
- Engage in scholarly activity leading to presentation and publication (required for tenure track).
- Develop proposals to support projects in undergraduate research and/or science education or have the ability to perform collaborative research at other institutions (required for tenure track).
- Participate in service to Department, School, University and community.
- Serve as an advisor for students in the department of natural sciences.
The position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment that reports to the Head of the Department of Natural Sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to begin on August 1, 2014. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive with comparable programs. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in theU.S. will be required at the time of hire.
Part of the University System of Georgia, Clayton State University is located 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta in a beautiful lakeside setting. ClaytonStateUniversityis nationally recognized as a leader in the use of information technology to transform teaching, learning, and other aspects of the collegiate experience. For additional information about the Department of Natural Sciences, visit http://www.clayton.edu/arts-sciences/science.
Application Procedures:
Applications received by December 1, 2013, are assured full consideration. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a brief description of research interests, unofficial transcripts of grades, and the contact information for three current references. Application procedures can be found here: https://clayton.peopleadmin.com/
Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.
