The Department of Learning, Teaching and Curriculum at the
University of Missouri (MU) invites applications for two open-rank positions in
Science Education. We anticipate hiring two science educators at the assistant,
associate, and/or full professor levels (9-month academic, tenured/tenure-track
appointments beginning August 15, 2015
Successful candidates will work with internationally recognized,
award-winning faculty in the MU Science Education
group(http://musciedcenter.org/index.html).MU is home to five tenure-track
science education faculty members including four faculty with joint
appointments in science departments (Biochemistry, Biology and Physics). The
group also includes a non-tenure track science education faculty member who
specializes in STEM outreach and evaluation.
The MU Science Education group has an excellent reputation
for research, grant activity, and science teacher education. The group
coordinates an undergraduate science teacher education program leading to
certification opportunities at the middle level (grades 5-8), secondary level,
or both (5-12). We also contribute to the Early Childhood and Elementary
Education programs through science education methods courses and specialized
content courses for preservice elementary teachers. Our alternative
certification program, SMAR2T, leads to a master’s degree for middle and
secondary preservice science teachers (http://www.smar2t.missouri.edu/). We
also have a large doctoral program in science education with a long history of
supporting the development of researchers and science teacher educators.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and engage in a productive research program in science education that yields high-quality scholarly publications;
- Secure external funding for research and service projects;
- Teach science pedagogy courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as seminars in the Ph.D. program;
- Advise and mentor graduate students;
- Contribute to academic programs related to science education; and
- Contribute to the national visibility, stature, and impact of the MU Science Education group.
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in science education or a closely related field;
- A minimum of three years of successful teaching in elementary, middle and/or high school contexts.
- A demonstrated or emerging record of scholarly productivity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current funding or potential for obtaining external funding;
- Experience in effective teaching at the university level;
- Online course development and teaching experience.
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and
qualifications.
Appointment: Tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning August 15,
2015.
MU, a Doctoral/Research
Extensive Institution, is the flagship institution of the University of
Missouri four-campus system and is located in Columbia, a community of
approximately 115,000. Within two hours driving distance to St. Louis and
Kansas City, Columbia is rated as one of the best small cities in the U.S. by
Money Magazine, and is frequently listed as one of the best places to live by
national publications. MU enrollment is approximately 35,000 and the College of
Education is one of 18 schools/colleges at MU. The College is home to
approximately 1,300 undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students, and 85 tenured/tenure-track
faculty members. Supporting cultural diversity is an important goal for the
college and the university. More information is available on the web
at: http://education.missouri.edu/
Application
Procedures:
Apply online
athttp://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Upload (a) letter of
application in which candidates describe in detail their qualifications for the
position, (b) graduate transcripts (for applicants who do not currently hold a
faculty position), (c) copy of a sample scholarly publication, and (d) a
narrative statement describing the applicant’s research agenda and approach to
teaching in the attachment section of the application. Please upload your (e)
CV in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section. (f) Three letters of reference
should be sent directly (electronically) to the search committee Chair:
Dr. Troy Sadler, sadlert@missouri.edu
303 Townsend Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Telephone: (573) 882-3544
Fax: (573) 884-2917
Closing Date: The
search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 15, 2014, and
will accept and review applications until the position is filled.
The University of Missouri-Columbia is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. Applications
from women and minorities are strongly encouraged. To request ADA
accommodations, please contact the College of Education
at 573-884-5124.
Visit the University of Missouri’s jobs website at
http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/index.php
