Faculty Position (Assistant or Associate) in STEM Education
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota seeks two new faculty members at the assistant or associate rank to contribute to the research, teaching, and service in the integrated STEM Education program area.
The new hires would join the newly formed STEM Education program area. The STEM Education track in the Education, Curriculum and Instruction Ph.D. program is an interdisciplinary program focusing on science education, mathematics education, and engineering education. Students entering our program choose an area of emphasis in one of the three specializations, while simultaneously participating in scholarly work that spans all areas of STEM education. This integrated program is designed to prepare scholars to conduct thoughtful disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in STEM education in order to assume roles as university faculty members, educational leaders, policy makers, and researchers. The STEM Education program area also includes M.Ed. initial licensure and professional studies programs in secondary science and secondary mathematics, in addition to providing subject-specific methods and content courses in science and mathematics for the elementary education licensure program.
New STEM Education faculty members will be housed in the STEM Education Center (http://www.cehd.umn.edu/STEM/
These are full-time, tenure track or tenured positions in a highly regarded college of a major urban research university with a start date in August 2014. Located in the culturally diverse cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the University offers unique opportunities for research and participation in varied cultural communities. The College of Education and Human Development is one of the top ranked professional schools of education in the nation. We are an inclusive, nationally distinctive college that explores education and human development across the life span to increase the intellectual synergy and cooperative inquiry required to address the complexity of educational and social issues facing children, youth, and families in the 21st century. Additional information about the college and the department can be found on the Internet: http://www.cehd.umn.edu.
Minimum Essential Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in science education, mathematics education, engineering education, STEM education or a closely related field
• Evidence or potential for strong scholarship, publications, and grants related to STEM education
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in K-12 schools.
• Experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
• Evidence of a commitment to equity and diversity
Preferred Qualifications:
• Evidence of scholarship that integrates science, engineering, and/or mathematics education – an emphasis on engineering education in addition to expertize in science or mathematics education is preferred.
• Evidence of successful activity related to securing external research funding.
• Evidence of excellence in teacher education and student advising experience at the graduate level.
• Record of forming community/school collaborations and public engagement activities
• Evidence or potential for leadership in the department, STEM Education Center, and college.
Specific responsibilities of the individual hired include, but are not limited to:
Research: Maintain a strong record of scholarship with a general focus on STEM education and conduct research. Applicants should be committed to securing external funds in support of their scholarly inquiry.
Teaching/Advising: Teach licensure, masters, and PhD courses. Advise and mentor MA and PhD candidates who specialize in STEM education, science education, mathematics education, or engineering education.
Service: Make strong contributions to the ongoing activities of the STEM Education Program, the department, the STEM Education Center, the college, and the University. Participate in department, center, college, University, and other outreach and public engagement activities, including service on internal committees or task forces, and making presentations to external constituencies. Make strong contributions to on-going relationships with school-based partners. Participate in the activities of relevant professional organizations.
Appointment Details:
The individuals hired will be appointed into full-time, academic year (9-month) tenure-track or tenured positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The anticipated starting date is August 25, 2014 and salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Applicant seeking hire as a tenured Associate Professor must demonstrate a record of scholarship that meets the criteria for tenure at the University of Minnesota.
Application Process:
This position will remain open until filled, but the search committee will begin its review of applications on October 15, 2013. Completed applications will consist of a letter addressing qualifications, including a description of the individual's research program and a statement indicating how the candidate meets the expectations of the position; curriculum vitae; and three reference letters from individuals who can speak to the qualifications sought in this position. An on-line application is required.
To access and apply for this position either:
1. Copy/Paste the QuickLink in the URL: employment.umn.edu/applicants/
2. https://employment.umn.edu/
3. Visit the University of Minnesota Employment System at: https://employment.umn.edu and search for Requisition Number: 186122
The following supporting materials must be SEPARATELY attached to the online application:
1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
*Letters of reference should be emailed or mailed to:
Cathy Zemke (zemke001@umn.edu)
STEM Education Search
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
125 Peik Hall
159 Pillsbury, Dr., SE.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
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