Assistant/Associate/Professor Science Education/Urban Education
Teacher Education
Essential Duties of the Position:
Teach undergraduate and graduate education courses (3/3 load);
Collaborate with the Center for Innovation in Urban Education (CIUE);
Advise undergraduate and graduate students; Seek external funding for
science education or STEM initiatives; Collaborate with K-12 school
personnel and Loyola University Maryland STEM faculty; Participate in
scholarly activity; Engage in departmental, university, and community
service.
Required Qualifications:
PhD or EdD in urban education, social justice education, social
foundations of education, educational studies, science education
(physics education, biological education, chemistry education are
included), or STEM education (candidates with a PhD or EdD in urban
education, social foundations of education, or educational studies must
demonstrate significant course work in science education, science
teaching experience, and/or a masters degree in science education or
STEM education); Documented evidence of scholarly potential and/or
production; Knowledge of STEM initiatives and development of STEM
programs; Knowledge of national trends in science education including
but not limited to the Next Generation Science Standards; Minimum three
years K-12 science classroom teaching experience (preference will be
given to teaching experiences in an urban context);
Ability to teach courses in a variety of areas of education (social
foundations of education, urban education, action research, science
education); Ability to teach science methods courses for elementary
education majors;
Commitment to improving urban education through research, community
engagement & practice; Familiarity with Maryland certification
requirements and standards related to science education; Demonstrated
ability to build relationships in urban communities; Demonstrated
commitment to quality teaching and teamwork; Possess commitment to the
Jesuit mission in higher education
Desired Qualifications:
College level teaching experience; Experience in grant writing related
to science education, STEM education, and/or urban education; Experience
coordinating science education or STEM programs in urban schools and
communities; Possess effective leadership skills.
For more information about this position, and to apply, please go to https://careers.loyola.edu
to complete the online application. Electronic submission of a letter
of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and a
scholarly writing sample is required and may be attached at the
appropriate prompt on the application. Paper applications will not be
accepted.
Questions about this position can be directed to Robert Simmons, Ph.
D., Chair, Science Education/Urban Education Search; Teacher Education
Department; Loyola University Maryland; 4501 North Charles Street;
Baltimore, MD 21210-2699 (rwsimmons@loyola.edu).
Review of submitted materials will begin immediately. Priority will be
given to those who complete their submission by January 1, 2014.
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