Good evening,
I know there are some CER people with interests in green chemistry and
environmental chemistry on this list, so I forward this job announcement.
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
Thank you.
Stacey
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From: Tom Tretter <[log in to unmask]>
Reply-To: Tom Tretter <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:11:49 -0400
To: NARST Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: [narst] Environmental Science education faculty position - U. of
Louisville
NARST colleagues,
Below the dotted line, please find the announcement seeking applications for
a tenure-track faculty position (strong ABD applicants are also encouraged
to apply) in Environmental Science Education at the University of
Louisville.
Interested applicants must initiate their application online (and follow up
with additional materials as indicated in the directions).
To initiate an application, please go to
www.louisville.edu/jobs
At this University of Louisville jobs application site, please click on
"View/apply for faculty/administrator positions" under the "Visitors"
section. Then locate the science education position announcement (Job
#26333) to apply.
Tom Tretter and Sherri Brown, search co-chairs
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University of Louisville
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Learning
Position Available: Assistant/Associate Professor – Elementary Science
Education with a focus in K-16 Environmental Science
One or more appointments are anticipated in each of the following areas at
the Assistant Professor level with the possibility of Associate Professor
for exceptional candidates and in rare cases, Professor. Those seeking
senior levels must have a strong record of external funding.
Faculty and staff in the Department of Teaching and Learning pursue studies
and issues that affect education in the local community and beyond, as well
as the nature of pedagogy and learning and cultural diversity. The faculty’s
research has helped the college establish deep connections within the
surrounding community through its work in curriculum development,
institutes, mathematics and science teachers and school reform.
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD),
www.louisville.edu/education, embraces the mission of the University and is
committed to advancing the intellectual, cultural, and economic development
of our diverse communities and citizens. Our mission includes advancing
knowledge and understanding across our disciplines and constituencies to
develop leaders to inform policy, improve practice, strengthen communities,
address pressing societal concerns, and develop the economic and social
conditions and resources required to continually improve the quality of life
for all in our community, the state of Kentucky and the nation.
The University of Louisville is a state supported research university
located in the city of Louisville, Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. The
University has three campuses. The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles
from downtown Louisville and houses seven of the university's 11 colleges
and schools. The Health Sciences Center is located in downtown Louisville's
medical complex and houses the university's health related programs and the
University of Louisville Hospital. To learn more, visit the University of
Louisville web site at www.louisville.edu.
Position Description
A strong science education background with a focus in environmental science
is preferred. In addition to a research and teaching identity grounded in
the discipline of science education, this position’s faculty teaching
responsibilities will include interdisciplinary environmental education
courses which lead to an endorsement in environmental education.
Minimum Qualifications (as appropriate to level – entry, advanced, senior):
• Doctoral degree in Science Education (outstanding ABD candidates will be
considered)
• Experiences focused on Environmental Science
• Demonstrated competence in teaching in PreK-12 schools
• Demonstrated excellence or potential in scholarly research
Preferred Qualifications (as appropriate to level – entry, advanced,
senior):
• Demonstrated successful teaching experience in teacher preparation
programs
• Experience supporting accreditation processes such as SACS and NCATE.
• Evidence of or strong potential for grant writing and grant-funded
research
Salary: Competitive, based upon qualifications and experience.
Appointment: 10-month with the strong possibility of summer teaching.
Beginning Date: August, 2011, pending final budgetary approval.
Application Deadline and Procedures
Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010 and will continue until
the position is filled.
Apply online at www.louisville.edu/jobs. Select posting number 26333 for
Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education. You will be asked to
submit your curriculum vita and complete a self ID form on this site.
Please send letters of nomination or interest explaining how minimum and
preferred qualifications are met and describe relevant experiences and
interests, along with a list of references, sample publications, three
current letters of recommendations and official transcripts (review may
begin before all letters are received) to:
Science Education Search Committee
College of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
c/o Paula Gordon
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Phone: 502.852.6431
Fax: 502.852.1497
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity,
Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that
spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.
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