Friday, September 16, 2011

TT or T at UMass-Dartmouth

We invite applications for a tenure or tenure-track position in STEM Education at the assistant/associate level. Candidates must have a doctorate in Science Education or Mathematics Education or a related field such as Learning Sciences (ABDs near completion will be considered), as well as demonstrated evidence of excellence in research and teaching commensurate to the applicant’s level of entry. Teaching experience at grades K-12 or with diverse student populations is desirable. The position involves engaging in an active program of research, teaching primarily at the graduate level, providing service to the university, and developing partnerships in science and mathematics education across university departments and with area schools. The successful candidate will join an active research group at the Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in STEM Education and will be a key academic partner in the implementation of science and mathematics teacher preparation programs and assist in the delivery of a doctoral program. Please submit (1) a letter of application addressing qualifications for the position; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of teaching philosophy and research interests and (4) name, titles, and contact information of three professional references to stemseppce@umassd.edu and hard copies to:

ATTN: STEM EDUCATION SEARCH
Office of the Dean,
School of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
N. Dartmouth, MA 02747, USA

Review of applications are underway. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minority applications are especially encouraged. Please contact Lindsey Cabral at stem@umassd.edu if you have any questions. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Education Department at UMassDartmouth 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.