Assistant Professor, Science Education
Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences
The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics FCSM-N-3102
Position: The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and
Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant
Professor of Science Education position in the Department of Physics,
Astronomy and Geosciences beginning August 2018.
Qualifications:
Doctorate in science education, curriculum and instruction (or an
equivalent degree) or physical, earth or space sciences and extensive
experience in science education. ABD applicants considered, but
appointment will be at the Instructor rank and all degree requirements
must be completed by February 1, 2019.
Responsibilities:
Faculty assigned an instructional workload of six (6) course units per
academic year for the first year. Beginning the second year the workload
reverts back to the standard instructional workload of seven to eight
(7-8) course units per academic year. Teach science content, field
experience and methods courses for elementary and early childhood
education majors, be involved in significant scholarly activity and
provide service to the department.
Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences:
The department (www.towson.edu/physics<http://www.towson.edu/physics>)
is composed of four related disciplines: physics, astronomy,
geosciences and science education. Two hallmarks of the department are
providing meaningful undergraduate research opportunities and actively
embracing the teacher-scholar model. Towson University is unique in that
it is one of the few academic institutions nationwide to house a
significant number of science education faculty in its content
departments. The department has twenty-one faculty positions, including
six science educators who focus on different levels (PreK-12) of teacher
preparation. The department has two graduate programs, including a
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Integrated STEM Education (PreK-6).
Towson University:
Towson University (www.towson.edu)
was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as
one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public,
comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU
enrolls almost 19,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduate students
across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health
professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865
full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5
doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling
green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of
Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.
Application Process:
Review of application begins October 20, 2017 and continues until the
position is filled. Electronic applications are required. Send a cover
letter, a summary of your teaching philosophy and research goals, and
curriculum vitae in a single combined .pdf file to Dr. Pamela S.
Lottero-Perdue at
sciedsearch@towson.edu<mailto:sciedsearch@towson.edu>. In your
cover letter, please highlight your science education experience at the
PreK-6 level. Three letters of recommendation are also required. Letters
should be emailed directly to
sciedsearch@towson.edu<mailto:sciedsearch@towson.edu> by the
recommenders.
A Criminal Background Investigation is required for the hired candidate and the results may impact employment.
Please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/employment/resources/data.html
to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information
you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is
for statistical-related purposes only. The information will not be used
for any other purpose. Please note that the search number for which you
have applied is: FCSM-N-3102.
Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women,
minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to
apply.
