Posting # 17FA1142 (click this link or paste https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/44483 into a web browser to apply for the position )
The
Office of STEM Education (OSE) of the School of Arts & Sciences
seeks a Professor of Professional Practice at the level of Assistant
Professor (preferred), but higher ranks may be considered for
exceptional candidates. This is an academic year, non-tenure track
position, with an initial contract of 3 years (renewable)
Overview
The
primary responsibilities will be to oversee implementation of
discipline based education research (DBER) in the Department of Physics
& Astronomy, oversee assessment and evaluation of course
transformations, oversee the Physics Gateway program (instruction for
underprepared students in engineering), contribute to assessment efforts
of learning outcomes in specific courses and longitudinally across a
program or major. The successful candidate will be responsible for
coordinating efforts with appropriate department chairs, deans, faculty
teaching courses, and with the appropriate individuals in other schools
and departments whose students are served by the introductory physics
courses. The candidate will be expected to contribute to STEM education
research projects across disciplines through participation in the OSE
TRIAD coalition (http://sasose.rutgers.edu/triad-coalition)
and by leading efforts to obtain external funding to support course
transformations and DBER projects. As part of the TRIAD coalition, the
candidate will contribute to the professional development of faculty,
postdocs, graduate teaching assistants, and undergraduate learning
assistants who are teaching in or supporting transformed courses.
Minimum Education and Experience
PhD
in a STEM discipline, in science education research, or in a related
field. Minimum 3 years experience in assessment and evaluation or course
development in STEM disciplines, including a thorough knowledge of and
experience with implementing discipline based education research,
including dissemination of findings through conference presentations,
workshops, and peer-reviewed journal publications. A proven track record
in obtaining external funding is preferred, but not required.
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