Good morning,
Please share this announcement with colleagues who may be interested.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Stacey


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Date: Mon, 20 Dec 2010 21:16:48 -0500
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Subject: [narst] Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of
Science Education

Tenure-Track Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Science Education
and Director of the Center for Science Education at Indiana State University
starting Fall 2011.

We seek an individual with an earned Doctorate in Science Education or
related field. and a B.S. or M.S. in one of the sciences (preferably Biology
or one of the Earth Sciences) where the candidate will find a tenure home.
Evidence of securing external grants is a requirement and preference will be
given to candidates who have a record of excellence in college teaching,
K-12 teaching, and published scholarship in science education.
Responsibilities include directing the Center for Science Education;
securing external grants that benefit science education; increasing the
number of science education majors; fostering a community of science
education students; teaching content and methods courses in a B.S. program
in secondary, middle, and elementary science education; maintaining a record
of published research; and providing leadership that encourages
collaboration among the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education,
and K-12 schools. Indiana State University has adopted the SENCER (Science
Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) Teaching Model
into its strategic plan and assessment of this teaching model may be one
opportunity for research. The start-up package and salary level are
competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of
applications will begin on January 15th and will continue until the position
is filled. Candidates must apply at the university's job postings web site
at https://jobs.indstate.edu and electronically attach a letter of
application that includes a statement of research goals, teaching
philosophy, vision for the program, and contact information for three
references. Also attach your curriculum vitae and copies of
graduate/undergraduate transcripts. Additionally please arrange to have 3
original letters of references sent to the search committee chair. Any
questions or expressions of interest in this position may be emailed to the
Search Committee Secretary, Ms. Tammy Barnes; Center for Science Education;
Indiana State University; Terre Haute, IN 47809 at
[log in to unmask] Opportunities are available for collaboration
with other faculty in ongoing projects including the NSF Noyce Scholarship
program, Project PRE (Partnering to Reform Education), SENCER, and the
Transition to Teaching program. For more information, see our web site at
http://www.indstate.edu/scied. ISU is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the
achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Terre Haute received the 2010 "Indiana Community of the Year" award from the
state's Chamber of Commerce. Our city has a new professional baseball team
and Children's Museum. In the summer, an expanding farmers' market offers a
great selection of local and organic produce. We are a regional hub for
commerce, arts and cultural events, and specialized services such as medical
care. There is a historic and charming downtown on the campus' doorstep. The
small-town feel and affordability of Terre Haute as well as its central
location contributes to the quality of life you will experience here.