http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/7178
The Department of Physics at Wright State University invites
applications for a tenure track position in Physics Education Research
at the
rank of Assistant Professor. This search is part of a Cluster Hire in
Science and Mathematics Education in the College of Science and
Mathematics as part of a multi-year initiative to build a critical mass
of expertise in innovative STEM education and pedagogical best
practices for K-16. Our goals are to facilitate a multi-departmental
effort to transform entry-level gateway courses in STEM undergraduate
programs and to support a strong science and mathematics teacher
education program (science-math.wright.edu/). We seek candidates with a
Ph.D. in Physics, or a closely related field, or a Doctorate in Science
Education with a M.S. degree in Physics, or the equivalent.
Preferred qualifications include experience in discipline based
education research, curricular reform/development, teacher preparation,
dissemination of research in scholarly publications and conference
presentations, assessment, and K-16 education. The successful candidate
will support and reform entry-level gateway courses along with other
undergraduate and graduate courses in the Physics Department. The
candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an independent,
extramurally funded program in education research. Scholarship
expectations are stated in the departmental bylaws, which can be viewed
at science-math.wright.edu/physics/about/bylaws. There is a
possibility of a joint appointment in Teacher Education, in the College
of Education and Human Services, depending on expertise and
preference. Wright State enjoys a unique collaborative environment
between the disciplines of science and education with multiple
disciplinary-based science and math education faculty in each department
in the College of Science and Mathematics. The Physics Department,
with twelve faculty and one lecturer, strongly supports teaching
innovations at all levels. Faculty benefit from our Center for Teaching
and
Learning, our Center for Science and Mathematics Education, our
extensive professional development programs for in-service mathematics
and
science teachers at the middle- and high school level, and our
association with the Dayton Regional STEM School that educates students
in
grades 6-12 in an innovative interdisciplinary, team-based paradigm.
To
apply, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, statements of
teaching and research interests, and contact information for at least
three references at http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/7178 by December
20, 2013 for first consideration. Review of applications will begin on
December 20, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Wright State is an NSF ADVANCE institution (www.wright.edu/leader) and
an EO/AA employer. Women and underrepresented minorities are
encouraged to apply. We invite applications from qualified candidates
who share our commitment to diversity.
