TT Science Education , University of Alberta

The Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta seeks a Science Educator for appointment to a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level to begin July 1, 2014. Applicants must have completed or nearly completed a doctorate in Science education with a strong background in Science content. Applicants must have relevant teaching experience at the school and/or post-secondary level. Preference is given to applicants with teaching experiences at the early childhood to grade 12 levels. Applicants must demonstrate potential for scholarly productivity and the ability and expertise to teach undergraduate and graduate students and supervise graduate students in Science education. A program of research in Aboriginal Science Education is highly desirable. Highly desirable qualifications include expertise in one or more of the following areas: international engagement, aboriginal engagement, diversity, educational technology and/or alternative modes of instruction (online and blended). Applicants should demonstrate strong commitment to service through extracurricular involvement in community activities related to education, professional development and service, and/or post-secondary service involvement. Responsibilities will include: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in science education and/or other areas of education across the Faculty; engagement in a research program relevant to science education including seeking external funding to support research activities; contribution to service within the Department and Faculty; and advising graduate students. Questions about this position, the department or faculty should be directed to Dr Larry Prochner, Chair of the Department of Elementary Education, by e-mail larry.prochner@ualberta.ca Interested individuals should submit a current CV, 1 page statement of teaching philosophy and approaches to teaching, 1 page statement of research, and contact information of 3 referees. Review of applications will begin February 28, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications should be submitted online at http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A107522504/