Good afternoon,
Please share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested.
Thank you.
Stacey
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From: [log in to unmask] [[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of J. Steve Oliver [[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Sunday, October 10, 2010 3:04 PM
To: NARST Discussion List
Subject: [narst] Position announcement from the University of Georgia

Associate or Full Professor Position in Science Education

The Department of Mathematics and Science Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for a tenure-track position in the Science Education Program at the associate or full professor level. We are seeking an individual with a doctoral degree in science education or closely related field and a strong background in one of the natural sciences. Teaching experience in science at the precollege level is preferred. The successful candidate should have demonstrated evidence of scholarship at the highest levels within the field of science education.  Successful experience as the principal investigator of large grants funded by federal agencies and/or private foundations is also desired. Evidence of an active and on-going research agenda as well as continued leadership at the national and/or international level is essential.

To initiate the application process submit a letter of application that clearly describes your primary area(s) of expertise and the specific contributions that you would make to research and teaching, and a curriculum vita.  Please list the names of four persons who can provide professional references.

All materials should be directed to: Dr. J. Steve Oliver, Search Committee Chair, Department of Mathematics and Science Education, 212 Aderhold Hall, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602-7126. Please direct questions regarding the position to Dr. J. Steve Oliver, Associate Department Head – Mathematics and Science Education, ([log in to unmask]) 706-542-4194.

Qualified individuals who have completed an application containing the materials identified above by November 8, 2010 will receive full consideration.   The expected starting date for this position is August 2011 though it is possible to have a January 2011 start.


The University of Georgia is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act institution

For information about the Department of Mathematics and Science Education/COE visit http://www.coe.uga.edu; for UGA, visit www.uga.edu; for Athens visit www.visitathensga.com; and for Georgia visit www.georgia.gov.