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

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Date: Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:39:34 -0400
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Subject: [narst] Assistant Professor in Science Education

We at the University of Iowa are looking to hire at the Assistant Professor
level for next year. A job description is included. Please do not hesitate
to contact if you have any questions.

Thanks
Brian Hand

THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
Assistant Professor in Science Education

Position:The Science Education program at The University of Iowa seeks an
assistant professor for an academic-year, tenure-track position.  The
successful candidate will join a program that emphasizes a strong research
agenda on teaching and learning in science classrooms.

Qualifications: 1) earned doctorate with major emphasis in science
education; 2) a minimum of three years successful teaching experience at the
elementary/ secondary school or college level; 3) demonstrated ability to
conduct research in science education; 4) evidence of excellence in
teaching; 5) potential for attracting external funding; and 6) ability to
work collaboratively and to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities:Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and
graduate courses in science education; advising MA and PhD students; and
pursuing a robust personal research program.  In addition, the candidate
must secure external grant funding, participate in professional
organizations at the national and international levels, and be involved with
science education activities within the state.

Salary: Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience; excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support.

Appointment:Nine-month, tenure-track appointment beginning August 2011.

Applications:Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita,
official transcripts, teaching evaluations, two selected reprints/preprints
of scholarly articles, and three letters of recommendation detailing
research, teaching, and other professional qualifications.

To apply for this position, visit our website at
http://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty and choose requisition number 58356.  Address
inquiries and nominations to [log in to unmask] or call (319)335-5590.

Screening:Review of applications will begin October 1, 2010 and will
continue until the position is filled.