Curriculum & Pedagogy, UBC Faculty of Education

The Department of Chemistry at Illinois State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track position in CHEMICAL EDUCATION to begin August 16, 2015. Applications and nominations of individuals at the Assistant/Associate Professor level are welcome. The successful candidate will be expected to build on the highly-regarded chemical education program through research, outreach, and/or curricular development activities, and to attract external funding at the level needed to build and sustain their research program. A commitment to, and effectiveness in, classroom instruction is expected. Teaching responsibilities will be primarily secondary teacher education courses (at the bachelor’s and master’s level), with opportunities to contribute to the general chemistry program. An earned doctorate in a related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. To assure full consideration, please attach an online faculty application to posting number 0706464 at www.IllinoisState.edu/jobs. Further, candidates should send a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a research plan to the search committee at ChemEd_Search@IllinoisState.edu. Please direct questions to ChemEd Search Committee Chair Richard Nagorski (rnagor@ilstu.edu).

Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to the search committee at ChemEd_Search@IllinoisState.edu. Reference letters that lack a signature or those sent from the candidates will not be accepted. Review of applications will begin on November 3, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

Illinois State University, the first public university in Illinois, has a full-time enrollment of 21,000. Initially chartered as a teacher college, Illinois State University is now a comprehensive university but still one of the nation’s top ten producers of teachers. The university, located in the central Illinois community of Bloomington-Normal, midway between Chicago and St. Louis, serves both the rural and urban areas of Illinois. With a rapidly growing population of over 125,000, the community has numerous cultural, educational and economic opportunities.

The Chemistry Education program at Illinois State University enjoys a reputation as a leader in innovative programs and educational methods. Currently, there are fifty chemistry majors seeking teacher certification out of 200 chemistry majors in the Chemistry Department. All graduates of the Chemistry Teacher Education program are ACS-certified chemists, and are also endorsed to teach at the secondary level in biology, physics, and earth sciences. At the graduate level, students can earn a research-based MS in Chemistry, and in-service teachers can earn a master’s degree through the Master of Science in Chemistry Education and the Master of Chemistry Education degree programs. The Department also offers a series of online graduate courses for in-service chemistry teachers in cooperation with Flinn Scientific. Details are available at Chemistry.IllinoisState.edu/eLearning/.

The mission of the ISU Department of Chemistry is one of strong research activity involving undergraduates and graduate students (MS level) coupled with a focus on premier teaching and instruction. The Department is often ranked in the top 25 producers of ACS-certified BS degrees, is consistently one of the largest producers of M.S. chemistry degrees at institutions that do not also offer the Ph.D. degree, and is one of the largest producers of high school chemistry teachers in the state. Details of these programs and facilities can be found on the Department web site at Chemistry.IllinoisState.edu.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

The University of New Hampshire Department of Education is looking for outstanding candidates for two tenure-track, assistant professor openings in the learning sciences / educational psychology.
Job description is given below:

University of New Hampshire
Education Department
Assistant Professor of Education in Learning Sciences

The Education Department at the University of New Hampshire seeks two full-time, tenure- track Assistant Professors to contribute to research, teaching, and service in the Learning Sciences as part of our faculty beginning August 2015. The University actively creates and nurtures a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences and cultural backgrounds pursue goals with mutual respect and a shared spirit of inquiry. The faculty of the Education Department engages their expertise across the Division of Educator Preparation and the Division of Educational Studies in promoting high quality teaching, commitment to diversity, and transforming research and policy into practice.
The Education Department seeks a scholar with a specialization in Learning Sciences, with an interdisciplinary focus in two or more of the following: cognitive-, social-, and/or cultural- foundations of learning to advance the understanding and practice of teaching and learning, human development, educational psychology, special education, innovative pedagogy and learning environment design, or the interrelationships of schools, community, and culture. Priority will be given to applicants demonstrating strong research preparation, collaboration with colleagues in other disciplines, and/or collaboration with diverse PreK-12 school partners.
Requirements for the position include excellence in teaching, a successful record of research and publication, and experience collaborating with PreK-12 schools; on-line teaching experience preferred. Responsibilities include: continuing an active program of research and publication, seeking external funding, teaching two courses each semester at the advanced undergraduate, or graduate levels, student advising, mentoring student research, service on department committees, and contributing to the university’s research and engagement mission. Applicants must hold (or be about to receive) a doctoral degree in education, special education, educational psychology, clinical psychology, curriculum and instruction, or a related field.
Review of applications begins on October 3, 2014. The position announcement and application instructions may be viewed at https://jobs.usnh.edu. Upload the following required documents at the time of application: a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and two publications or writing samples. Three confidential letters of recommendation should be sent (forwarded separately by the referees) to Lisa Ciccotelli at lisa.ciccotelli@unh.edu. Department information can be found at www.unh.edu/education. Address inquiries regarding the position to Dr. Leslie J. Couse at leslie.couse@unh.edu.
The University of New Hampshire is a major research institution, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. Located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, UNH is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, over 600 full-time faculty, 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The university seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.
UNH is an EEO, Affirmative Action EmployerLearning_Sciences_Education_OpenPosition2014

The Marang Centre for Mathematics and Science Education in the School of Education at the University of  the Witwatersrand aims to promote excellence, innovation and, leadership in mathematics and science education. The centre wishes to make an appointment as soon as possible/ starting in January 2015 (negotiable).

The Marang Centre has obtained funding for research into four broad areas, all of which work across mathematics and science education. These are:
A:      Teacher Education and Professional Development in mathematics and science – including Knowledge for teaching/ Pedagogical content knowledge, Professional learning, Internship, Primary teaching
B:      Resourcing Teaching and Learning – including ICT, Curriculum texts and tasks, science kits
C:      Language – including Multilingualism in classrooms, Language and communication in science and mathematics
D:      Contextualised Learning in Science and Mathematics – including Indigenous knowledge systems, mathematical literacy, informal learning, the nature of science, “practical work” and science engagement with the public

To further this research Marang has received a grant from the National Research Foundation of South Africa. We wish to make a post doctoral appointment (mathematics or science). The post is tenable for 1-2 years.

Qualifications and Conditions:
Postdoctoral applicants must have:
•       completed a doctoral degree in either mathematics or science education within the last five years.
•       interest and/or expertise in one of the above areas.
An untaxed allowance and medical insurance will be provided.

Interested candidates should apply to Professor Marissa Rollnick at the Marang Centre for Mathematics and Science Education: marissa.rollnick@wits.ac.za or Wits School of Education, Wits University, P.O. Wits 2050. Please include in your application a detailed CV, certified copies of your qualifications and the names of three contactable referees, as well as a motivation for the research you are interested in pursuing.

Enquiries: Phone: (011) 717 3265; Fax: 0865167237
E-mail : marissa.rollnick@wits.ac.za

Position:

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics invites applications for a tenure-track, 10-month Assistant Professor of Science Education position in the Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences Department beginning August 2015.

Qualifications:

Doctorate in science education, curriculum and instruction (or an equivalent degree) or physical, earth or space sciences and extensive experience in science education. A candidate who is ABD will be considered if the degree will be completed by February 1, 2016. ABD candidates would hold the rank of instructor until the doctorate degree is completed.

Responsibilities:

Teach science content, field experience and methods courses for elementary and early childhood education majors. Involvement in significant scholarly activity.

Department of Physics, Astronomy and Geosciences:

The PAGS department (http://www.towson.edu/physics) is comprised of four related disciplines: physics, astronomy, geosciences and science education. Two hallmarks of the department are providing meaningful undergraduate research opportunities and actively embracing the teacher-scholar model. Towson University is unique in that it is one of the few academic institutions nationwide to house a significant number of education faculty in its content departments. The PAGS department has nineteen faculty, including five science educators: three specializing in elementary education, one specializing in the middle grades, and one specializing in high school.

Towson University:

Towson University (www.towson.edu) was founded in 1866, is recognized by U. S. News and World Reports as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, is Baltimore’s largest university, and is the largest public, comprehensive institution in the University of Maryland System. TU enrolls almost 18,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students across six academic colleges (business, education, fine arts, health professions, liberal arts, science & mathematics), has over 865 full-time faculty, and offers more than 65 bachelor’s, 45 master’s, and 5 doctoral programs. Our centrally located campus sits on 330 rolling green acres and is 10 miles north of Baltimore, 45 miles north of Washington D.C., and 95 miles south of Philadelphia.

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin October 20, 2014, and continue until the position is filled. Electronic applications are required. Send a cover letter, a summary of your teaching philosophy and research goals and curriculum vitae in a single combined .pdf file tosciedsearch@towson.edu. In your cover letter, please highlight your science education experience at the K-6 level. Three letters of recommendation are also required. Letters should be emailed directly tosciedsearch@towson.edu by the recommenders.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate you are an applicant for this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is contingent on the availability of funds at the time of hire.

I am currently looking for a Graduate Research Assistant to work on my “Flexible Assessment” SoTL project.  I wanted to forward the job ad to you, in case you might know of any potential candidates for the position (or have any suggestions re. how I can ensure the job ad reaches appropriate graduate students).  Please feel free to forward the attached job description to anyone you think might be interested in applying for this Graduate Research Assistant position.

Centre for Community Engaged Learning: Graduate Research Assistants

Pay rate: $23.22 to $28.85 per hour, depending on experience

Hours per week: 10

Number of openings: 2

Apply to: Allyson Rayner (allyson.rayner@ubc.ca)

Start date: early September

The Centre for Community Engaged Learning is looking for a graduate research assistant (GRA) to work with the

Manager of Research and Evaluation. The GRA will help to garner a deep understanding of community service learning

and the outcomes associated with this type of learning experience.

Community service learning (CSL) is a pedagogical approach in which students apply their academic learning while

working in partnership with community-based partners to address community-identified priorities. CSL enhances students’

academic learning and their capacity for global citizenship, while strengthening civil society and advancing sustainability.

CSL is one of the enriched educational experiences that are highlighted in UBC’s Place and Promise strategic plan.

Role and Supervision:

The GRA will work directly with the Manager of Research and Evaluation through weekly one-on-one meetings where we

will discuss current work. The GRA will be an active participant in on-going research/evaluation projects and will

contribute to defining the scope and scale of all projects.

– Participate in the development of the CCEL’s research and evaluation projects (i.e. contribute to the development

of the unit’s evaluation questions, helping to identify appropriate methodology, assisting with the development of

an appropriate timeline for carrying out the research, etc)

– Facilitate data collection processes such as helping to organize interviews and focus groups, or contributing to the

development of stakeholder surveys

– Participate in the analysis of qualitative data

– Draft program development tools such as lessons learned, next steps, information sheets which are based on

research results

– Conduct literature reviews to help keep the team up-to-date on developments in the community based

experiential learning literature

Currently pursuing a graduate degree in the social sciences (Education, Public Health, Sociology, SCARP, etc).

Previous experience working on a research project an asset.

Previous experience working with community an asset

A student who thinks critically about the literature

A student who can synthesize information from diverse perspectives

A student who is oriented to or values innovative models of student learning

A student who is oriented to or values university-community engagement

Please submit a resume and cover letter to allyson.rayner@ubc.ca by Sept 3, 2014