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>Date: Tue, 03 Jan 2006 17:22:37 -0500
>From: "John Tillotson" <Jwtillot@...>
>To: <aste@...>
>Subject: Syracuse University- Science Education Position
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>Reply-To: "John Tillotson" <Jwtillot@...>
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>Syracuse University School of Education / College of Arts and Sciences
>
>Dual Assistant Professor of Science Education Position Announcement
>
>The Department of Science Teaching at Syracuse University invites
>applications for a tenure-track position as a Dual Assistant Professor
>in Science Education, with a joint appointment in the School of
>Education and the College of Arts & Sciences with a start date of August
>14, 2006.  
>
>Responsibilities: Develop a strong science education research agenda
>as evidenced by scholarly writing in refereed publications and
>externally funded research. Teach science methods and/or content courses
>for elementary preservice teachers in an inclusive education program.
>Teach graduate courses in science education, supervise doctoral
>students' programs and research, serve on the committees of other
>doctoral students, and supervise graduate teaching and/or research
>assistants. Contribute to school-university partnerships, especially
>with the local urban school district. Provide service, outreach and
>leadership to the University and professional organizations at the
>national, state and local levels. Collaborate with science content area
>experts within Syracuse University colleges and departments.
>
>Qualifications: Earned doctorate in science education and a strong
>academic record. Evidence of potential to engage in high-quality
>research and scholarship in science education; excellent research
>publications and presentations in science education, commensurate with
>experience. Evidence of significant science teaching or other sustained
>involvement in K-8 classrooms. Evidence of excellence in undergraduate
>teaching, commensurate with experience. Experience and/or ability to
>work successfully with diverse populations and to prepare others to do
>so. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively.
>
>Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in physics or another area
>of physical sciences.Experience teaching in culturally diverse settings.
> Experience working with practicing teachers, particularly in urban
>districts and/or districts with high percentages of underrepresented
>populations.
>
>Application Procedures: Applicants should submit a letter of
>application, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, and three letters
>of recommendation. Review of applications will begin January 30, 2006
>and continue until the position is filled or closed. 
>
>Send materials to:
>
>Helen M. Doerr, Chair, Science Education Search Committee
>c/o Cynthia Daley
>Syracuse University
>Department of Science Teaching
>101 Heroy Building
>Syracuse, NY 13244-1070
>
>Syracuse University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
>Employer. Applications from women, members of underrepresented groups,
>and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged.


--
Dr. Keith S. Taber
University of Cambridge Faculty of Education