Resource Coordinator at the University of Maine

Resource Coordinator for the Maine Physical Sciences Partnership and Maine Elementary 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 Resource Coordinator for its science education partnerships.† The Maine Physical Sciences Partnership is 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, approximately 20 Maine districts, and Maine non-profits 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/.† The Maine Elementary Sciences Partnership (MaineESP), funded through the Maine Department of Education, leverages the infrastructure created by the MainePSP to strengthen science teaching and learning in the elementary grades.

Responsibilities of the Research Coordinator will include providing support to teachers implementing project instructional resources in both partnerships, as well as coordinating the purchase, organization, maintenance and delivery of project materials.† The Resource Coordinator will also assist with professional development around project resources, and preparation of reports and other communications related to these responsibilities.† Supervision of student workers and management of timelines and schedules are also part of the Resource 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 demonstrated effectiveness as a science teacher in the elementary, middle or high school grades. Evidence of in-depth understanding of physical sciences concepts taught in standards-based elementary, middle and high school grades is also required.†† Exceptionally strong organizational abilities and written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills are essential. Familiarity with common science classroom equipment and ability to do minor repairs are encouraged.† Minor lifting is required.† Must be comfortable using a database and driving a van.† Preference will be given to those who are familiar with discipline-based education research and guided inquiry instruction in science.
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This full-time professional position is contingent on continued funding and successful job performance.† This job is performed in both an office setting and in assigned district schools. Expectations are for a normal 40-hour work week, although the Resource Coordinator will be expected to attend evening or weekend meetings and events.† The job responsibilities are fairly predictable, although there might be some situations or deadlines that require working outside of the normal workday.† This position requires a large amount of in-state travel to schools, with mileage reimbursed.† 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 ESPrc.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 Education at Bowdoin College

The Bowdoin College Education Department invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of assistant professor to begin fall 2014. We seek a scholar who will pursue a productive research agenda, engage undergraduate students in the study of education as a social phenomenon and guide students in a secondary-level teacher preparation program that serves urban, rural and suburban populations. Applicants should have a strong background in the foundations of U.S. public education; preference will be given to candidates with expertise in secondary bilingual literacy and secondary math and/or science education. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to scholarship, model best pedagogical practices and promote the interdependence of theory and practice. The successful candidate will teach four courses per year including an introductory course, a course in educational studies and a course in teacher education. Supervision for student teachers rotates amongst faculty each year and, with a reflective seminar, is included in the course load. Ph.D. preferred, ABD considered. Experience teaching or otherwise working closely with secondary-level students is highly desirable.

Bowdoin College accepts only electronic submissions.  Please visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names and contact information for three references who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation.  

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.

Bowdoin College offers strong support for faculty research and teaching.  We recognize that recruiting and retaining faculty may involve considerations of spouses and domestic partners.  To that end, where possible, the College will attempt to accommodate and respond creatively to the needs of spouses and partners of applicants.  For further information about the college and the department, see our website at www.bowdoin.edu.

TT or T at Winona State

Winona State is looking for a physics assistant/associate professor. This tenure-track position requires at least 1 year of 9-12 teaching experience. The faculty member will be highly involved in training future elementary and secondary teachers. The department values effective teaching and PER friendly.

Teach the Science Methods class(es) for secondary science pre-service teaching majors and assess the effectiveness of these courses as well as the science teacher preparation programs at WSU.

Participate in the teaching of Investigative Science I; an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary science-content class designed for pre-service elementary teaching majors.

Teach and develop undergraduate physics courses for both the Physics major and General Education.

Develop, conduct, and supervise projects and research activities with undergraduates.

Advise and mentor physics majors.

Maintain scholarly activities and professional development appropriate for tenure-track position.

Provide service to the college, university, and community that is commensurate with expertise.

Contribute to student growth and development.

Assist in recruiting students to the university and to the physics department.

Contribute to accreditation (presently including NCATE and the state Board of Teaching) related to science education programs. 

Additional details here: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winona/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=721131

3-yr VAP, Elementary STEM, Middlebury College VT

The Program in Education Studies seeks a visiting Assistant Professor (Ph.D./Ed.D.) or Lecturer (M.A./M.S.) for a full-time, three-year position beginning September 2014.  Areas of specialization include STEM content knowledge [Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics] and experience with state licensure regulations. Prior teaching experience in elementary schools is required as is the ability to develop constructive relationships with K-12 educators. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential.

Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence in faculty teaching and research. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

Applications for this position will be accepted starting on September 1st, 2013, and all application materials must be received by October 10, 2013. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Through Interfolio, submit a letter of application addressed to search committee chair Jonathan Miller-Lane, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, three current letters of recommendation (at least two of which speak to teaching ability/promise), and a sample of  scholarly work. More information at http://apply.interfolio.com/22212.



Middlebury College is a top-tier liberal arts college with a demonstrated commitment to excellence. An Equal Opportunity Employer, the College is committed to hiring a diverse staff and faculty as we work to foster innovation in our curriculum and to provide a rich and varied educational experience to our increasingly diverse student body.

Cal Teach Lecturers at UC Berkeley

Position Description: UC Berkeley is seeking one or two full-time Lecturers for Cal Teach. Cal Teach is a pre-service teacher education program designed to prepare undergraduate science, engineering and mathematics (STEM) majors to work with K-12 students in local schools. Cal Teach aims to increase both the quantity and quality of K-12 science and mathematics teachers in California.

Duties and Responsibilities: The Lecturer will participate in the ongoing growth and operation of the Cal Teach undergraduate and credential program by teaching several Cal Teach courses among the variety that are offered each semester. Cal Teach courses include introductory seminars focused on science or math teaching in elementary and middle schools, Knowing & Learning in Math and Science, Classroom Interactions: Focus on Equity in Urban Schools, Research Methods, Project Based Instruction, History of Science and Math, and Apprentice Teaching for student and intern teaching support. Teaching or co-teaching a Cal Teach course may include assisting with student field placements in local schools, providing supervision and support to student and intern teachers in their classrooms, and supporting Cal Teach students through the credentialing process. For descriptions of these courses see http:/calteach.berkeley.edu

Depending on funding, the Lecturer may also be appointed to coordinate the Cal Teach Summer Research Institute that supports interns to develop research skills and learn how to support the development of such skills in their students, or to coordinate the Cal Teach Transitions program, which offers induction support to Cal Teach graduates during their first three years of teaching. Associated responsibilities include collaborating on writing grants and reports, contributing to research and program evaluation, and presenting at conferences.  Cal Teach Summer Institute Coordinator and Cal Teach Transitions Coordinator responsibilities will be related to specific courses taught with Cal Teach, and will be working with a subset of the same Cal Teach students. The course load will be adjusted to account for these additional responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications: The successful applicant will have a Masters (or equivalent) or Ph.D. (or equivalent) degree in science, engineering, mathematics, or science or mathematics education by start date.

Additional Qualifications: At least 3 years of secondary math and/or science teaching experience is preferred, particularly within the Bay Area. Undergraduate teaching experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities are also desirable. The ideal candidate will also have practical experience with scientific laboratory or field research, or science or mathematics education research and program evaluation.

We anticipate making the appointment in October 2013 for one to two years, extension of the appointment beyond that date is possible based upon funding. Salary range is $47,975 to $69,958 depending upon experience. This is an academic year appointment; summer teaching and responsibilities will be compensated separately and will be consistent with the academic year salary.

Application: To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00190. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching, and contact information for three references. All references will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when references are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality: http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.

The position will remain open until filled; initial review date is September 19, 2013. Applications received by this date will receive priority; to receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to this date.

Please direct questions to calteach@berkeley.edu.

Family friendly statement: Cal Teach is also interested in individuals who may have had non-traditional career paths or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, disabled, or elderly), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academe (e.g., in professional or industry service).

Diversity statement: Cal Teach seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education.

The University of California is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

Lecturer at Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Physical Science for the Elementary Teacher

Personnel Requisition Posting Number: 00044

Job Title:  Physical Science for the Elementary Teacher

Part-Time:
Pay Rate: $786.70 per credit hour

Position Type: Faculty

Department: Physics

Job Summary: Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Are you constantly searching for ways to improve your teaching effectiveness to better meet the needs of your students? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have the ideal opportunity for you.  These are one semester contractual positions beginning September 3, 2013

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Science Education or Physics

Work Hours: Monday and Wednesday 9:00-11:30

See: https://jobs.kvcc.edu/postings/239

PhysTEC Teacher in Residence at University of Central Florida

General Info: The Department of Physics at University of Central Florida (UCF) invites
experienced high school physics teachers to apply for a Physics Teacher in Residence (TIR)
position for the 2013-14 academic year. The Department seeks outstanding teachers to serve
as local experts in our Physics Teacher Education Program. Teachers in closely related fields,
including middle school physical science, will also be considered.

The Department of Physics has 39 full-time faculty members and approximately 200 students in
our multi-track baccalaureate program. We also have over 100 graduate students, many of whom
serve as graduate teaching assistants. For additional information about the department, please
visit http://physics.cos.ucf.edu/ . Funding for this position will come partially from a PhysTEC
(Physics Teacher Education Coalition http://www.phystec.org/ ) grant.

Duties and Responsibilities: The TIR will bring a unique perspective and serve an integral role
as a voice of real world experience for the PhysTEC funded program to support the education of
future high school physics teachers. The TIR may co-instruct a Physics Pedagogy course, teach
introductory physics courses, mentor pre-service teachers and undergraduate learning assistants
and serve as liaison with the College of Education. The College of Education has over 200
faculty members, with four science educators who have earned degrees in the sciences. For more
information about the college, please visit http://education.ucf.edu/index.cfm.
This position is a chance to recruit, inspire and train the next generation of teachers while
reconnecting with inquiry-driven physics teaching. Additional opportunities exist based on the
applicant's interests. Ideal candidates include both current teachers and teachers in transition
between jobs. We encourage current teachers to contact us to discuss ways to coordinate logistics
with their school district and plan for the teacher's temporary leave. The TIR position is a 9-
month full-time, non-tenure track faculty position for the 2013-14 academic year.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience and ability in teaching high school physics or closely related
subjects.
Experience mentoring and training teachers preferred.
Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience

If you are interested in this opportunity or have any questions, please send an email to Dr.
Jacquelyn Chini (jchini@ucf.edu). Please include your current position, school district (if
applicable), degrees(s), and a brief description of your teaching experience.

This position is subject to University of Central Florida guidelines and candidates will be
required to complete a formal application procedure. Interested candidates will be forwarded
information regarding the application procedure.

Screening of applications will begin on June 1, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.