East Tennessee State University
POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED: NOW CLOSED
ClemmerCollege of Education and the
College of Arts and
Sciences with the Center of Excellence in Mathematics and
Science Education (CEMSE)—Associate Director of CEMSE.
Position available July 1, 2009. Twelve-month
appointment at the assistant/associate professor level with the
possibility of an appointment
in either the Clemmer College of Education or College of Arts
and
Sciences or joint appointment in the two colleges.
ETSU is seeking a candidate with a well-established reputation in mathematics or science education to serve as associate director of the Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education and play a major role in leading the university’s effort to improve math and science education, K-16. Doctorate in math or science education or related area is required. The successful candidate will have a record or the potential to establish a strong record of funded projects/research in mathematics or science education, experience in teaching and outreach related to K-12 education initiatives, and documented leadership experience. Experience teaching at the K-12 level is required.
Duties will include
the development and implementation of grant proposals to improve
math and science education at all levels, encouraging and assisting
STEM education faculty with grant proposals to improve math and
science education, assisting in the university’s outreach and
research efforts in math and science education, teaching
undergraduate/graduate math or science education courses.
Excellence in teaching, research/creative activity and service is
expected. ETSU seeks candidates committed to using
technologies in teaching. Preference will be given to
candidates who demonstrate knowledge of diversity, skills in
addressing needs of diverse groups and an appreciation for
multiculturalism.
Review of applications will begin October 30, 2008.
Send ETSU application, letter of application, current vitae,
transcripts and three letters of recommendations to Dr. Jack
Rhoton, Search Committee Chair, East Tennessee State University,
Executive Director, CEMSE, P.O. Box 70301, Johnson City, TN 37614.
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POSITION IS CLOSED
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Science Education
Serving the Region ...preserving the past and shaping the future
East Tennessee State University opened its doors in 1911 to prepare teachers for the region's public schools and has been serving the Northeast Tennessee community ever since. Today, ETSU serves the region's business community, P-12 and postsecondary educational systems, government agencies, health care systems, and general public. We are committed to service that strengthens our region and, in turn, enriches our students, faculty, and staff.
The university welcomes and honors people of all races, genders,
creeds, cultures, and sexual orientations, and values intellectual
curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and
integrity. The university intends that its graduates will promote
the values and institutions of representative democracy, and be
prepared to lead lives of personal integrity and civic
responsibility.
ETSU offers programs of study that lead to initial teacher
licensure and endorsement in many areas; a graduate education
specialist certificate; and masters, specialist, and doctoral
degrees. Our Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science
Education supports leadership in national organizations; and
engagement in an ongoing scholarly agenda. The
Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Clemmer College of
Education at East Tennessee State University seeks a full-time
tenure track faculty member for undergraduate and graduate teacher
education programs for Fall, 2009.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Position begins August 2009.
Responsibilities: (1) teaching elementary, middle
grades and secondary science education content and methods courses;
(2) advising undergraduate and graduate students in secondary
education; (3) working closely with the programs and activities of
the Center of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Education at
East Tennessee State University; (4) supervising field experiences
and student teaching; (4) developing and maintaining a record of
scholarship, including grant writing, research, and other scholarly
activities in science education and related areas and (5)
participating in department, college and university service,
including collaboration with faculty and others within and across
the university to improve the preparation of teachers to teach
science; and outreach and support to schools with a focus on
science education.
Qualifications: Doctorate in Curriculum and
Instruction or related area with an emphasis in science
education. ABD will be considered with assurances that the
degree will be awarded by December, 2009. Preference will be
given to those applicants with science teaching experience at the
middle and secondary levels; a demonstrated ability to teach
university-level courses, especially secondary science methods; and
potential to be successful in research. Applications from
women and members of minority groups are encouraged.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. Send letter of application, current vita,
transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to
Dr. Leslie Perry, Search Committee Chair, East Tennessee
State University, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Box
70684, Johnson City, TN 37614-1709.