Posting Details

Academic Home Department:Elementary and Early Childhood EducationPosting Job Title:Assistant Professor of Science EducationRecruitment Type:Tenure-Track FacultyFull Time Faculty Rank:Assistant ProfessorArea of Specialty-Discipline:Science EducationAdministrative/Distinguished Title - Working Title if applicable:Position Status:Regular FacultyTenure Track Status:Tenure TrackTerms of Employment:9-MonthContract Type:Full-timeDate Position Available:08/01/2020Position Qualifications - Responsibilities:

Kennesaw State University is now accepting applications for a nine-month, tenure track Assistant Professor of Science Education faculty position in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education that begins August 2020.

The Assistant Professor of Science Education is expected to:
-Teach undergraduate science content courses for elementary preservice teachers and other related courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level as needed
-Maintain an active research agenda
-Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession 
-Model effective teaching practices and use instructional technology appropriately

The ideal candidate will have:
-Experience teaching at the university level
-Experience or expertise in physical science content
-Evidence of teaching and working with a culturally and ethnically diverse community 
-Experience or expertise in STEM education
-Experience or expertise in teaching another elementary area (e.g., early childhood, math, literacy, or social studies education;  technology, educational foundations, or  ESOL). 
-Experience teaching and developing online courses 
-Active involvement in professional organizations
-Three or more years of teaching at the elementary and/or early childhood level

Required Education - Experience - Skills (Minimum Qualifications):

-Doctorate in Science Education or Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Science Education or closely related field or the foreign equivalent, completed by 8/1/2020
-18 hours in science content at the graduate level
-Experience teaching in PK-12
-Evidence of scholarly activity
-Commitment to diversity and collaboration

Application Deadline Date:02/10/2020Questions About Position Opening:

Anna Maria Arias, Assistant Professor of Elementary Science Education
Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
aarias5@kennesaw.edu

Additional Information for Applicants

For guaranteed review of submission, a completed application must be received by February 10, 2020. Posting will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions

Applications should include a curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the required and ideal qualifications, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts due at the time of hire), teaching philosophy, and contact information (Including names, email and phone number) for 3 references.

KSU Faculty Posting Number:000845USG Applicant Clearing House Position ID:45097Departmental/College Overview:

The Bagwell College of Education (BCOE) is one of the largest and strongest teacher preparation units in the University System of Georgia offering bachelor’s, master’s, educational specialist, and doctor of education degree programs. BCOE values diversity, collaboration, professionalism, and shared governance and is committed to a collegial workplace established and sustained by its members who are valued for their talents and diversity of experiences, background, and perspective. KSU’s Educator Preparation Provider (EPP) is the university’s umbrella organization for preparing educators and includes 13 departments from five colleges all of which collaborate on the design, delivery, approval, and accreditation of all educator preparation programs. The EPP serves as a model of university-wide responsibility for teacher education; field-based collaboration with practicing professionals and partner schools; infusion of technology for enhanced teaching and learning; and best practices for the inclusion of English learners and students with exceptionalities.

As one of the larger departments at KSU, the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education has more than 80 full-time and part-time faculty members. The primary mission of the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education is to provide quality teacher education programs with an emphasis on both content knowledge and pedagogical practices. The department is committed to developing excellence in teaching for culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse learners (birth through five and pre-kindergarten through fifth grade) through programs of scholarship, research, and service, as well as locally and globally engaged partnerships. The department serves over 1,500 Elementary and Early Childhood Education undergraduate students and over 100 graduate students including an online M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education.

Kennesaw State University Campus and Location:

For more than 50 years, Kennesaw State University has been known for its entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community. Offering campuses in Marietta and Kennesaw, the university is located just north of Atlanta and combines a suburban setting with access to one of the country’s most dynamic cities. As Georgia’s third-largest university, Kennesaw State offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a growing number of doctoral programs. Designated by the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia as a comprehensive university, Kennesaw State is committed to becoming a world-class academic institution positioned to broaden its academic and research missions and expand its scope on a local, regional and national level.

EEO Statement:

Kennesaw State University, a member of the University System of Georgia, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and/or veteran status. Georgia is an Open Records state.

Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Letter of Application
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
4. List of Names and Contact Information of Three References
5. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents