TT, Elementary Education/STEM, Nevada State College

Nevada State College invites applications for a full-time, 9 month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Elementary Education with an emphasis in a STEM area to begin fall 2014. She or he will teach undergraduate theories and methods courses in one or more elementary STEM areas. The teaching load for this position is four courses per semester. The candidate will prepare elementary teacher candidates to teach STEM content in diverse schools with a high percentage of English learners.

Candidates for the position should have an understanding of contemporary theories, models, assessment, and best practices associated with STEM education and be able to use technology for effective student learning.

Additional faculty duties include working in partnership schools, participating in program and curriculum development including evaluation, supervising students in the field, providing mentoring and support for adjunct faculty, participating in committees, engaging in scholarly work, and advising students.

Review of applications will start November 1, 2013.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
Highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Nevada State College offers excellent benefits, including 13.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and two health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.
Assistant Professor Required Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in elementary education with an emphasis in one or more of the STEM areas (highly competitive ABD candidates will be considered: Degree must be earned by date of hire)
Three years or more of K-8 teaching experience
Knowledge of Common Core standards and research-based instruction
Experience teaching at the college level
Demonstrated ability to teach a broad range of elementary courses that include STEM content and/or pedagogy

Preferred Assistant Professor Qualifications:
Successful experience utilizing a variety of technologies and UDL practices in education to promote student success
Evidence of strong commitment to preparing teachers to work in a diverse, inclusive school setting
Record of scholarly work
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
A desire to work with first generation and non-traditional students and contribute to the development of a growing school and/or program
Experience in applying for, receiving, and administering grant funded programs
Active membership in professional associations concerned with STEM education

Application Information
Contact: Office of Human Resources
Nevada State College
Phone: (702) 992-2320
Fax: (702) 992-2321
Online App. Form: http://nscjobs.com

FT in Science/STEM Ed at St. Catherine U, St. Paul MN

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis is a comprehensive Catholic university with the nation’s largest college for women at its center. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls over 5,200 students in associate, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral programs in both traditional day and weekend formats. Associate and Graduate programs enroll both women and men.

St. Catherine University Department of Education invites applicants for a full time ranked faculty position beginning August 2013. Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience.

Responsibilities:  Teach courses in elementary science, co-teach STEM courses, and online action research courses; advise students at the graduate and undergraduate level; participate in departmental activities as assigned and as appropriate.

Requirements: The qualified candidate must have an earned Master’s degree in education or a science discipline. Also required is significant work beyond the master’s degree, a strong background in science, minimum of 5 years of elementary classroom teaching (with a science focus), and the ability to work on a team. A current teaching license is required, or one previously held. Preferred qualifications include college/university teaching experience, experience at both the elementary and secondary levels, demonstrated scholarship and experience working with diverse populations.

St. Catherine University seeks creative, adaptable faculty who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity and multicultural understanding. Consistent with the university’s Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their teaching, research and service.

To apply:   Please go to the St. Catherine University Employment Site to electronically apply for this position. That website link is:   http://www.stkate.edu/hr    Position number is: 2013-0027-FAC.   Applicants may also visit the University Human Resources office, located in Derham Hall Room 8, to submit an electronic application. Attach an application letter, statement of teaching interests, CV, copy of transcripts and 3 current references. Official transcripts will be required for employment. For more information, contact Linda Distad at lsdistad@stkate.edu or visit our website www.stkate.edu/hr      Application review begins August 5; position will remain open until filled.

St. Catherine University

2004 Randolph Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55105

EEO/AA/Drug Free Workplace Employer

Tobacco-Free Campuses

Our university is a proud member of the Upper Midwest HERC and is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual career couples.   For more information and to find other higher education jobs in the Upper Midwest region, visit: www.uppermidwestherc.org