School of Education Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education
Assistant Professor, Science Education – Tenure Track
The Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education in the School of Education at The
University of North Carolina at Greensboro seeks applications for a tenure-track assistant professor for K-12 science education. This faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate classes in K-12 science education, establish a robust research agenda, work collaboratively with colleagues toward maintaining and improving undergraduate and graduate courses and programs in science education, demonstrate a commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations, and build collaborations with faculty across university departments and in local public schools. Candidates who are of color, have varying sexual orientations, and/or are from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in science education or a related field, evidence of at least three years of successful K-12 science teaching experience, and expertise in one or more science disciplines. The successful applicant will have: an active research agenda with potential for a strong publication record and potential for success in obtaining external funding; evidence of, or potential for, excellence in teaching K-12 prospective and/or practicing teachers; and strong interests in partnerships with public schools.
Context: The University is located in Greensboro, a city of 275,000 in a metropolitan area of 1.6 million people. The University is one of the doctorate-granting institutions in the University of North Carolina system and has more than 19,000 full-time students, including 3,000 graduate students. The School of Education has a prominent standing in this community, given the University’s history as a Women’s College. The Department of Teacher Education and Higher Education offers NCATE accredited undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs for elementary, middle grades, and secondary levels and an active doctoral program in teacher education, with a specialization option in science education. We are committed to the values of equity and social justice, democratic participation, caring, and educational quality in schools and throughout the public realm.
Starting date: August 1, 2016
Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Deadline: A review of applications will begin February 17 and continue until the position is filled.
Application Procedure: Applicants must submit electronically: (1) an application letter addressing the stated responsibilities and qualifications; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research interests; (4)names and contact information of three references, who will submit letters separately. Submit application through the UNCG job search system at http://web.uncg.edu/hrs/Jobsearch/ (position id #999855). For further information, contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Heidi Carlone (heidi_carlone@uncg.edu).
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to equality of employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Moreover, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to recruiting and advancing women and minorities at all faculty/staff levels.
