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Faculty
Position #6054
Assistant Professor, Science Education
Department
of Secondary Education
Effective
August 7, 2010
The Department of Secondary Education at the University of South Florida is seeking a scholar/educator in science education for appointment to a 9-month tenure track position effective August 7, 2010.
The Science Education Program in the Department of Secondary Education currently has four faculty members and offers degree programs at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. levels. The program has a strong tradition of quality teaching and mentoring, research and scholarship, commitment to diversity, and service to colleagues within the College, University, K-12 schools, and professional associations. Research interests of the faculty include the nature of science; socioscientific issues; educational reform and change processes; cultural, language, and gender diversity in science education; environmental science; qualitative research including action research; and science teacher education and professional development. The Science Education Program has growing links with STEM education programs in the USF School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Engineering. Additional information about the program is available at:
www.coedu.usf.edu/main/departments/seced/Science/
SCEmainhome.html
Responsibilities
Major responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in science education for the elementary, middle, and secondary teacher education programs; engaging in an active program of research and scholarship; participating in grants and STEM initiatives; advising graduate students; serving on doctoral committees; and providing service to K-12 schools and professional organizations, as well as within the College and University.
Qualifications
Required:
- An earned doctorate in Science Education (or closely related field). ABDs accepted but all degree requirements must be met by position start date of August 7, 2010.
- Prior relevant K-12 science teaching experience;
- Evidence of potential for an active program of research and scholarship.
Preferred:
- Evidence of superior teaching ability, including integration of technology and teaching diverse learners;
- Evidence of experience working well as a member of a collaborative group;
- Evidence of potential for success in grant writing;
- Evidence of experience in teaching science education courses, including elementary, middle grades, and/or high school methods courses;
- Evidence of work in the area of STEM initiatives;
- Evidence of participation in grant-funded research experiences.
Salary: Negotiable, competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00pm EST November 30, 2009. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.
Applications must be submitted electronically to https://employment.usf.edu
Application Process:
USF welcomes applications from qualified applicants who have knowledge of and experience with individuals representing diverse backgrounds and cultures. Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, official university transcripts, copies of one or more recent research articles (maximum of 4) presented at professional conferences or published in refereed journals, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of four professional references. Please specify Position # 6504. Position finalists may be requested to provide letters of recommendation from professional references. Letters from references are not required at the time of application. References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Allan Feldman, Chair of the Search Committee, email address: allanfeldman@coedu.usf.edu
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution. For disability accommodations, contact Brenda Davis at (813)
974-3248 (bdavis@tempest.coedu.usf.edu) at least five working
days in advance of need.
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