TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION
Western Washington University
Western Washington University seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position,
with specialization in physics and/or astronomy education research. This is a joint
appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and the Science, Mathematics
and Technology Education (SMATE) program starting September 2018. Applicants must
hold a Ph.D. in physics, astronomy, or a related field OR in science education, with
preference given to applicants with graduate-level coursework in physics, astronomy, or
a related field. Candidates must have undergraduate or K12 teaching experience and
demonstrated interest in working with preservice K12 teachers. Preference will be given
to candidates with a record of or potential for teaching approaches informed by best
practices and/or research on student learning. Effective communication skills and an
ability to work effectively with diverse populations are required.
Candidates must have a record of high quality scholarship and commitment to developing
and maintaining a strong program of scholarship in physics or astronomy education.
Successful applicants will be expected to actively involve undergraduate research
assistants and to apply for external funding to support ongoing projects. Post-doctoral
research experience and current engagement in Physics/Astronomy Education Research
and/or Science Education research are strongly preferred. Preference will be given to
candidates who demonstrate potential for active collaborations with other WWU faculty.
Applications must include (1) a detailed cover letter that addresses the required and
preferred qualifications and describes the applicant's background and interest in joining
the Physics/Astronomy department and SMATE, (2) a statement of philosophy and
interest in teaching, including description of how the applicant’s background and
experiences (academic and non-academic) have prepared them to effectively teach
increasingly diverse students and work effectively with diverse colleagues, (3) a detailed
research proposal including plans for how undergraduate research assistants will be
involved, and (4) a full curriculum vitae including the names, addresses, e-mail addresses,
and telephone numbers of three professional references. Submit all application materials
as a single PDF file to http://www.wwu.edu/jobs. Do not send letters of recommendation;
they will be requested only for semi-finalists. Direct inquiries to Dr. Andrew Boudreaux
(andrew.boudreaux@wwu.edu). Review of applications begins October 20, 2017;
positions open until filled.
Western Washington University is a primarily undergraduate institution in the beautiful
Pacific Northwest. The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a B.S. degree in physics
and a B.A. in math/physics education. SMATE prepares teachers in science content and
methods and has an established history of leading and supporting systemic science
education reform efforts in Washington State and nationally.
More information can be found at http://www.wwu.edu/physics and
http://www.smate.wwu.edu. WWU is an AA/EO employer.
