Good evening,
Please share these position announcements with colleagues who may be
interested.
Thank you.
Stacey

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Date: Mon, 8 Nov 2010 13:35:55 -0500
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Subject: [narst] Two Science Education Positions at MTSU

Middle Tennessee State University seeks applications for

€ Director of PhD Program in Mathematics and Science Education and
€ Open Rank Faculty in Science Education, both beginning August 2011.

Director of Ph.D. Program in Mathematics and Science Education (MSE Ph.D.) ­
One Position. (107490).  Applications are invited for a tenure-track (with
tenure upon appointment possible) professor who will direct the new
interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in mathematics and science education.  Must
qualify for rank of professor.  Successful candidate will have a national
record of funded research in mathematics education or science education and
experience mentoring Ph.D. students.  Doctorate in mathematics, mathematics
education, a science discipline or science education field required.
Documented experience leading/directing program preferred.

Mathematics and Science Education Faculty (MSE Ph.D. Program) ­ One Position
(107080). 
Rank Open.  Tenure-track. Position in biology education, chemical education,
or science education requires commitment to teaching and service and a
robust background in research or a high-quality plan from which to develop a
strong research program.  Successful candidate will lead dissertations in
science education, write grants to support science education research, and
serve on dissertation committees for MSE Ph.D. candidates.  Doctorate in
biology education, chemistry education or science education or in
biology/chemistry with a focus in educational research. Two or more years
experience in teaching, research and service at a college/university
preferred. Evidence of successful grant-writing involving science education
research preferred.

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU), with 26,000 students, is located
30 miles southeast of Nashville. The University offers, through nine
colleges and thirty-six academic departments, baccalaureate instruction in
the liberal and fine arts, the sciences, education, business, mass
communication, and a variety of other fields. Graduate programs are offered
at the master¹s, specialist, and doctoral levels. Excellence in teaching,
research/creative activity and service is expected for all positions. MTSU
seeks candidates committed to using integrative technologies in teaching.
For more information, visit our web site at http://www.mtsu.edu.  The
College of Basic and Applied Sciences (http://www.mtsu.edu/cbas) and the
College of Education (http://www.mtsu.edu/education) have almost 250
full-time faculty and approximately 7,500 majors in eleven departments.

Application Procedures: To apply for any open position, go to
http://mtsujobs.mtsu.edu and follow the instructions on how to complete an
application, attach documents, and submit your application online. If you
have questions, please contact search committee chair Dr. Ginger Holmes
Rowell, [log in to unmask], 615-898-5540.

Review of applications begins November 1, 2010 and will continue until the
positions are filled. Rank and salary commensurate with education and
experience. Proof of U.S. citizenship OR eligibility for U.S. employment
will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).
Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at
http://police.mtsu.edu/crimestatistics.htm or by contacting MTSU Public
Safety at 615-898-2424.

MTSU, a culturally diverse university, is an equal opportunity, affirmative
action educational institution and employer.
Women, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.