Purdue University is seeking dynamic, innovative, and
collaboration-oriented applicants for three open rank, tenure track,
joint appointment positions in K-12 Integrated STEM Teacher Education:
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One position in Physics Education: Joint appointment in the College of
Education (Department of Curriculum and Instruction) and the College of
Science (Department of Physics and Astronomy). The majority
appointment/tenure home and minority appointment will be determined
based on the interest and credentials of the candidate. If applicant’s
PhD is in an education-related field, then a minimum of a Master’s
degree in physics is preferred.
• One position in Engineering
Education: Majority appointment/tenure home in the College of
Engineering (School of Engineering Education) and a minority appointment
in the College of Education (Department of Curriculum and Instruction);
a PhD in engineering or education with at least one degree in
engineering or closely related field is required for this position.
•
One position in Agricultural Education: Majority appointment/tenure
home in the College of Agriculture (Department of Youth Development and
Agricultural Education) and a minority appointment in the College of
Education (Department of Curriculum and Instruction); a PhD in education
with one degree or professional experiences in agriculture, food or
environmental sciences, or closely related STEM field is required for
this position.
Applicants should hold an earned doctorate in a
field related to STEM education. Commensurate with rank, we seek
individuals who have established a nationally/internationally recognized
and coherent research program, made significant contributions to their
field through a wide range of scholarly accomplishments, obtained
extramural funding to support research and innovative practice and
demonstrated leadership in the field, or have the potential to do so.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity
and cross-disciplinary collaboration. They will be expected to engage in
collaboration with other cluster hires and current faculty around the
integrated STEM teacher education initiative at Purdue.
Applicants
should have expertise related to K-12 teacher education in chosen field
as well as innovative research, teaching and/or engagement plans in
STEM integration. Preference will be given to applicants with K-12
teaching experience. We also welcome applicants who would bring
expertise in diversity and equity related to STEM education.
Review of complete applications will begin on October 15, 2014, and will continue until the positions are filled. Application materials must be submitted online at http://www.education.purdue.edu/news/STEM-Faculty-Search.html.
A complete application includes: (a) a letter of application with a
statement about the applicant’s perspective on how s/he will contribute
to the Integrated STEM Teacher Education Initiative at Purdue, (b) a
current vita, (c) a 2-page narrative describing the applicant’s research
program, (d) a 2-page narrative describing the applicant’s teaching
philosophy for STEM integration, (e) one example of scholarly writing
(e.g., publication, conference paper, dissertation chapter), and (f)
three letters of recommendation. Application components (a) through (d)
should be submitted in order as a single PDF document. The example of
scholarly writing may be included in the single PDF or uploaded as a
separate PDF. To submit the PDF document(s), please use the button,
“Apply for a Cluster Hire Position.” The three letters of recommendation
should be submitted online by the person writing the letter of
recommendation using the button, “Submit a Letter of Recommendation.” A
background check is required for employment in these positions.
Inquiries
about the positions should be directed to Professor Lynn Bryan, K-12
Integrated STEM Teacher Education Search Chair, at labryan@purdue.edu.
Purdue
University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
