Good afternoon,
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
Thank you.
Stacey

>From: Susan Yoon <[log in to unmask]>
>To: NARST Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
>CC: Connie Blasie <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Wed, 14 May 2008 14:40:59 -0400
>Subject: [narst] Post-doc position in Science Education Evaluation at Penn
>
>Research Associate/Post-Doctoral Position in Science Education
>
>The University of Pennsylvania Science Teacher Institute has an opening
>for an additional research associate/post-doctoral researcher with a
>specialization in the area of science education. Appropriate candidates
>will have:
>* a MS in science education with several years of classroom experience
>in grades 6 - 12 science or,
>* a PhD in a science area with a specialization in science education or,
>* a PhD in science education
>
>This position is co-responsible for the collection, organization and
>analysis of data for the evaluation of the NSF funded Penn Science
>Teacher Institute (Penn STI) and for the transmission of this data to
>external evaluators. In addition, the position is co-responsible for the
>on-going internal evaluation of the STI and for production of research
>manuscripts on the project.
>The Penn STI is comprised of two masters degree programs for middle and
>secondary grades science teachers in the mid-Atlantic region and an
>Administrators' Science Education Academy and Science Education Resource
>Center to support these programs.
>The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, written and
>oral skills and the ability to work in close quarters with a diverse
>group of colleagues. Experience in using a mixed-methods approach to
>evaluation (both quantitative and qualitative) for formative and
>summative purposes is an advantage. In this position the opportunity
>exists for the candidate to pursue research interests in science teacher
>development and retention, including the critical role that institutions
>of higher education can play in facilitating the desired outcomes.
>Review of applicants will start immediately and will continue until the
>position is filled. Start date is June 2008 or as soon as possible
>thereafter.
>
>Salary Range: $40,000 - $46,500 based on qualifications and experience;
>health benefits provided.
>Position Duration: The position has a maximum duration of 2 years, with
>funding guaranteed for the first year and a high probability of
>continuation for the second year.
>
>Further information on the Penn STI can be found at:
>http://www.sas.upenn.edu/PennSTI
>
>Please send a letter expressing your interest and general
>qualifications, curriculum vitae and names of three references to
>[log in to unmask] (electronic applications are preferred) or the
>following address:
>
>Penn STI
>Department of Chemistry
>231 S. 34th Street
>Philadelphia PA 19104-6323
>


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Stacey Lowery Bretz, Professor of Chemistry
Miami University*Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry*369 Hughes 
Hall*Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-3731 voice * 513-529-5715 fax
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