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Working Title: Assistant Professor of Biology (Science Education) Position Type: Faculty Department: Department of Biological Sciences Posting Number: 201200321 Full or Part Time: Full Time Tenure/Non-Tenure Track: Tenure Track Salary Basis: 9 month Responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to teach/develop science education courses for graduate and undergraduate students as well as courses in line with the candidates training and background. Other duties include engaging in scholarship, obtaining external funding to support research and/or curriculum development, advising graduate and undergraduate students, program assessment, and providing service to the department, university, and community. The Department of Biological Sciences offers undergraduate majors in biology, biology education and environmental sciences. It has 11 faculty members and approximately 200 majors. The Department also offers a masters program designed for science educators. Delta State is a regional state university with an enrollment of appoximately 4000. Qualifications A Ph.D. in Science Education or related field or an Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction with the equivalent of a masters in biology is required. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a minimum of three years of successful K-12 teaching experience, expertise in standards-based instruction and assessment, excellent communication skills, evidence of, or a strong potential for, obtaining external funding, and experience and commitment in working with culturally and ethnically diverse student populations. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of and experience with accreditation requirements, processes, and standards such as NCATE, NGSS, and CCSS. Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and universitys resources. Minimum Qualifications A PhD in Science Education or related field or an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with the equivalent of a masters in biology Preferred Qualifications A PhD in Science Education or related field or an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with the equivalent of a masters in biology Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants should submit a complete vitae, unofficial transcripts of all graduate work, a statement of philosophy of teaching, and the contact information for a minimum of three references. Additional Information Starting Date: August 2015 Posting Detail Information Open Date: 12/01/2014 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes Posting Specific Questions Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Other Document
