George Mason University
College of Education and Human Development
Endowed Senior Faculty Position in Science Education
The George Mason University College of Education and Human Development seeks a
distinguished scholar focused on innovative teaching and research to serve as the first holder of
the Donna R. and David E. Sterling Endowed Chair in Science Education. Consistent with the
highly consequential scholarly and professional contributions made by Professor Donna Sterling
during her career as a Mason faculty member, it is expected that the individual serving in this
position will be a leading science education scholar whose teaching and research is widely
recognized as advancing science learning at all academic levels. Moreover, it is expected that
the Sterling Endowed Chair in Science Education will focus on the advancement of science
education in the Commonwealth of Virginia, throughout the United States, and internationally.
Resources from the endowment will be used to facilitate pursuit of these objectives.
Applicants must have an earned doctorate and be eligible for an appointment at the senior faculty
level. Other required qualifications include a substantial portfolio of externally funded
collaborative research projects; a distinguished publication record; an ongoing and impactful
research program with evidence of mentorship of graduate students and junior faculty; and a
record of effective teaching of courses in science education methods, curriculum, leadership,
and/or research at the master’s and doctoral level. Preferred qualifications include substantive
expertise in problem-based learning, inquiry instruction, Nature of Science, and/or “hands-on”
science instruction.
Nominations may be submitted to the Search Committee Chair, Gary Galluzzo, via email at
ggalluzz@gmu.edu. Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.gmu.edu for Position F5083z
and attach a letter of interest, current vita, and names of four references. Review of applications
will begin on February 23, 2015 and will continue until the position is filled.
George Mason University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer encouraging
diversity.
