Postdoc at Michigan State

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in Physics Education in CREATE4STEM and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University. The successful candidate for the current position will work to develop and refine instructional materials for a new calculus-based mechanics course taught around project-based inquiry, will collect data on student learning as well as faculty practice in the course, and will assist in the analysis of the collected data.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics and education faculty to:
* develop an integrated plan of course evaluation and innovation;
* identify specific learning goals that represent faculty-consensus;
* develop valid assessments of student learning in this course;
* participate in and supervise the development of instructional routines, materials, and practices for improving student learning in this course; and
* publish assessment tools and findings in Physics Education journals.
The candidate will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Michigan State's CREATE4STEM Institute (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/) and in the Physics Education Research Lab (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/group/perl).

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of a one year extension for a total of two years, based on performance and the availability of funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Appointment is contingent upon successfully completing a full background check.

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in STEM or STEM education. Candidates who hold a Ph.D. in physics, specifically in physics education is preferred. Additionally, candidates with curriculum development and project management experience, knowledge of mixed-methods research, and experience with computational modeling in the any programming language are highly preferred. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, and a statement of research experience and interests to jobs.msu.edu (posting number 8794). In addition, applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be uploaded to the same posting.

Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please inquire with Prof. Danny Caballero (caballero@pa.msu.edu) regarding status. The start date is negotiable but with a preference for May 2014 or sooner.

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Open Rank at Rutgers

Learning Sciences and STEM - Tenure Track/Tenured Open Rank

The Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University is seeking to hire an outstanding scholar in the learning sciences with a research focus in one of the STEM fields. The GSE has a core group of faculty who work within the field of the learning sciences who are looking to broaden and expand this expertise. We are seeking a scholar who has demonstrated significant accomplishment via publications and funding and who will be able to establish an independent research agenda within a highly collaborative environment. Therefore, the position is open to individuals of all ranks, including assistant professors with an established record of accomplishment. We are seeking individuals who have deep understanding of design and have strong classroom-based research experience. The specific substantive area of interest is open. The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of teaching ability and will be expected to teach courses for masters and doctoral level students, and may also teach occasional undergraduate courses. In addition, the candidate should provide evidence of having successful collaborations with students and with other colleagues within and/or across institutions. The candidate must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field. Our School and University are especially interested in applications from individuals who are members of groups that have been and still are underrepresented in university faculty positions.

The larger Rutgers University community offers exceptional opportunities for individuals in the learning sciences. Faculty in the GSE have formal relationships with departments in mathematics and the sciences (biology and physics). The Rutgers University Cognitive Science Program is one of the outstanding programs of its kind in the world.

The GSE offers both Ed.D. and Ph.D. in Education programs. The GSE is a member of the Carnegie Professional Educational Doctoral (CPED) network and is currently revising its doctoral program (Ed.D. and Ph.D.) offerings in light of trends occurring at both the local, national, and international levels. Please explore our website to learn more about the Graduate School of Education. The website has information about our faculty, students, programs, news, and events. The Faculty/Research tab on our Homepage contains links to our Centers and Institutes including the National Institute of Early Education Research; the Center for Effective School Practices; Center on Enhancing Early Learning Outcomes; Center for Literacy Development; the Rutgers Institute for Improving Student Achievement; and the Robert B. Davis Institute for Learning. Rutgers GSE and other partners constitute the Regional Educational Laboratory: Mid-Atlantic sponsored by the US DOE's Institute for Education Sciences.

Rutgers University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and a NSF ADVANCE Institution.

Apply electronically at learning.sciences.search@gse.rutgers.edu. Your application should include the following materials: (1) cover letter summarizing qualifications; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) teaching and research statement; (4) at least one, but not more than three, published or unpublished papers; and (5) names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three individuals who may be contacted as references. Submit these items as separate attachments preferably as PDF documents. Review of applications will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

Subject to the availability of funding, the position begins September 2014.

Questions regarding this position should be emailed to Dr. Drew Gitomer, Learning Sciences Search Committee at drew.gitomer@gse.rutgers.edu.

TT at Mount Allison University

The Physics Department at Mount Allison University invites applications for a tenure-track position, with primary responsibilities for teaching and research in the area of astronomy. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in astronomy, astrophysics, or a closely related area, and have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and research. The successful candidate will teach courses in our undergraduate program in the areas of astronomy, astrophysics, and general physics. The successful candidate will have a rigorous research program capable of both attracting external funding and involving undergraduate students. Mount Allison University is a highly rated, primarily undergraduate institution with an active and diverse Physics Department. Mount Allison's on-campus observatory offers opportunities for teaching, outreach, and some niche research. The ability to work in an observatory setting would be an asset. The appointment will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor and will commence on July 1, 2014, subject to budgetary approval.

A complete application package will be submitted to Academic Jobs Online, https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3647. The application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of current and planned research, and statement of teaching interests and philosophy. Evidence of effective teaching is required. The application will include three letters of reference (uploaded directly by the referees themselves). The names and contact information for these three referees will be provided in the letter of application. Applications are due by January 31, 2014.

For more information, please contact:
Dr. David Fleming
Physics Department Head Mount Allison University
62 York St. Sackville, New Brunswick E4L 1E2 Email: dfleming@mta.ca http://www.mta.ca/physics/

Mount Allison University welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their letter of application.

TT at CSU-Fullerton

The department of Secondary Education at California State University Fullerton has created a tenure-track Science Education faculty position and is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates.  If you know someone who might be interested or who might work with doctoral candidates in science education, please share this link with them: http://diversity.fullerton.edu/jobs/ft/6425BR.asp

CSUF has several active faculty in science and math education, in the College of Education as well as the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and there would be plenty of opportunities for collaboration!

Two PostDocs in Physics/Science Education @ FIU

Institution:   Florida International University

STEM Transformation Institute

Miami, Florida

Deadline:    Open until filled

Salary:      Commensurate with experience

Description: The STEM Transformation Institute and the Physics Education Research Group at Florida International University seeks two postdoctoral researchers in physics education, engineering education, science education, or a closely related field.  The first position starts in January 2014 and is particularly allotted for work on an ongoing NSF funded research project involving analysis of case studies of high school physics classes, implementing experimental studies within similar classes, and designing a professional development course for high school physics teachers.  The responsibilities of the successful applicant will include coordination and participation in all aspects of the research including presenting/publishing findings.  A second postdoctoral research position beginning in August 2014 is for integrating network analysis techniques with qualitative and behavioral analyses in the study of physics student retention and persistence. More information about the STEM Transformation Institute can be found at http://stem.fiu.edu and for the Physics Education Group at http://casgroup.fiu.edu/fiuperg.

Eligibility: We will consider PhD graduates with expertise in education research (and strong content background in science/physics/engineering) or traditional areas of STEM research (particularly network science) who have experience in conducting education research.

Application: Please electronically submit a letter of interest, CV, brief statement of research interests, 1-2 publication reprints, and names of 3 references to eric.brewe@fiu.edu.

Florida International University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Research Coordinator at University of Maine

Research and Evaluation Coordinator for the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education
The University of Maine
Orono, Maine†

The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE) at the University of Maine invites applications for the position of Research and Evaluation Coordinator for the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership, an innovative, multi-million dollar, research and development effort funded by the National Science Foundation for five years.† The Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (MainePSP) brings together University of Maine faculty, staff and students, 20 Maine school district and growing, and Maine non-profits involved in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to target the improvement of teaching and learning of physical sciences in grades 6-9 and the recruitment, preparation and retention of science and mathematics teachers.† More information about the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership can be found at www.umaine.edu/mainepsp/.

Responsibilities of the Research and Evaluation Coordinator include coordinating the education research for the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership (MainePSP) in K-12 classrooms and at the University level.† The Research and Evaluation Coordinator will also coordinate internal evaluative research and manage evaluative data collection.† Supervision of student workers and management of timelines and schedules are also part of the Research Coordinatorís responsibilities.

The successful applicant must hold a BS or BA in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) discipline or in STEM education, or equivalent and have experience conducting discipline-based education research.† Preference will be given to applicants with a strong research record, including publications, experience in coordinating a research group, and a Masterís or PhD degree in STEM Education or equivalent. The successful applicant must possess exceptionally strong organizational abilities and written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.†

This full-time professional position is contingent on continued funding and successful job performance.† This job is performed primarily in an office setting. Expectations are for a normal 40-hour work week, although the employee will be ìon callî during MainePSP events. †He/she will have others with whom to share unexpected responsibilities, including MainePSP faculty, other staff members, and students.† The job responsibilities are fairly predictable, although there might be some unexpected situations or deadlines that occasionally require working outside of the normal workday.† A link to the full job description can be found at http://umaine.edu/center/positions/professional-positions/.

To apply, please submit electronically a letter of application and resume of educational background and professional experience, including the names and contact information of three references, to PSPrc.Search@umit.maine.edu.† Questions about this position should be directed to erika.allison@maine.edu.† Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable pool of applicants is found.† Appropriate background checks will be required.
Salary Range: $40,000 ñ $45,000†
The University of Maine is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

TT in Physics @ CSU San Fancisco

Campus:
San Francisco

Job ID: 28.13

Discipline:
Natural Sciences

Appointment Type:
Tenure-Track

Time Base:
Full-Time

Date Posted:
September 17, 2013

Closing Date:
November 15, 2013

Link to Apply Online:
https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3222

Campus Employment Homepage:
http://www.sfsu.edu/~hrwww/Employment_HRMS/employment/jobs.html

Description:
TT Job Search #28.13
Assistant Professor, Experimental Physics
Department of Physics & Astronomy, San Francisco State University

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at San Francisco State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in experimental physics to begin Fall 2014. The search is open to all fields of experimental physics. We seek candidates who will interact with other members of the department’s diverse research community, who lead active programs in laser physics, quantum optics, nanomaterials, and cryogenic detectors. Other department interests include theoretical particle physics, observational astronomy, and theoretical astrophysics.

The department offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees and is committed to excellence in both research and teaching. We seek candidates who are enthusiastic about mentoring students and who can involve students in their research. Faculty members with funded research programs typically teach two courses per semester. The salary is to be negotiated, commensurate with experience.

San Francisco State University, a member of the California State University system, serves a diverse student body of 29,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University seeks to promote appreciation of scholarship, freedom, and human diversity through excellence in instruction and intellectual accomplishment. SFSU faculty are expected to be effective teachers and to demonstrate professional achievement and growth through research, scholarship, and/or creative work.

A Ph.D. in physics and at least one year of postdoctoral experience are required. Applications must be received by Friday, November 15, 2013. Applications must include curriculum vitae, a publication list, a research summary, and a statement of teaching experience and interests. Applications must be submitted electronically using the Academic Jobs Online web site
(https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3222). Applicants must also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent separately (references also submit their letters electronically using the Academic Jobs Online web site). SFSU is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and encourages applications from women, members of all ethnic groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.