NINE-MONTH, TENURE-TRACK FACULTY MEMBER
East Carolina University, a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina, is a doctoral institution with an enrollment of over 27,000 students and approximately 4,500 faculty and staff.
Job Description: Assistant/Associate Professor in Science Education. The Department of Mathematics, Science, and Instructional Technology Education is seeking applications and nominations for a nine-month, full-time tenure-track faculty position in the College of Education, East Carolina University to begin August 13, 2012. Rank/Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate/graduate classes in science education, supervising interns and graduate student research, maintaining a record of research and scholarship, grant development, and providing service to the university, community, and profession.
Minimum Qualifications: (1) Ed.D. or Ph.D. earned by July 15, 2012, in science education or a scientific discipline/related field with experience related to science education; (2) demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication (for associate) and demonstrated potential for scholarly research and publication (for assistant); (3) demonstrated record of excellence in teaching university level courses in science and/or science education (for associate) and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching (for assistant).
Special consideration will be given to applicants with an emphasis in secondary science education; a strong/emergent research record; experience teaching both face-to-face and online courses in science and/or science education at the undergraduate/graduate level; interest and/or experience in pursuing external grant funds; and, eligibility for NC Teaching License.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must submit the following documents online (1) a letter of application describing academic background, specific skills, and experiences relevant to the position, (2) a written statement describing research productivity and agenda, (3) at least three examples of scholarly works, and (4) a current vitae. Candidates also must submit (1) a copy of all transcripts, and (2) three current letters of reference to: Dr. Liz Doster Taft, Search Chair, Department of Mathematics, Science, and Instructional Technology Education, College of Education, Flanagan 342, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858. Finalists will be required to present the results of a current research study as well as describe plans for future research. In addition, they will have the opportunity to work with the Associate Dean for Grants and Research on submitting a proposal for research start-up funds available at East Carolina University. Screening begins December 16, 2011 and continues until position is filled.
Official transcripts required upon employment.
Date Initial Screening Begins: 12-16-2011
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled
