Monday, December 15, 2008

TT or Tenured at UMass Dartmouth

Careers with Mass Appeal at UMass - Dartmouth
The new School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement (SEPPCE) at UMass Dartmouth (UMD) seeks applicants for various positions. UMD is committed to strategically increasing its capacity to provide national leadership by building on our record of excellence in research, teacher education, graduate education, and curriculum development and is committed to the preparation of educators who have sensitivity toward multicultural issues, an awareness of the particular concerns of urban education, knowledge of the unique needs and styles of individual learners, and a conscious knowledge of the role of schools in promoting social justice in the 21st Century. Visit: www.umassd.edu/hr/jobs.cfm for further job description details.

Department of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Assistant or Associate Professor in Science Education
(Tenured or Tenure-Track)

Candidates must have a doctorate in a science-related field and demonstrated experience in implementing programs to attract and support teachers in math and/or science. The position involves teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, intern supervision, professional development service to local school districts and a developing partnership in math and/or science, content and pedagogy, across university departments and with area schools, community and business leaders. As a tenure-track faculty in the STEM department, this position would be central to the development of innovative interdisciplinary departmental programs and course work.

Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters of recommendation to:

ATTN: Office of the Dean
School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
285 Old Westport Road
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA
Review of applications will begin January 25, 2009. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled.