University of Louisville
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Teaching and Learning
Position Available: Assistant/Associate Professor – Science Education
with a focus in Environmental Science
One or more appointments are anticipated in each of the following areas at the
Assistant Professor level with the possibility of Associate Professor for
exceptional candidates and in rare cases, Professor. Those seeking senior levels
must have a strong record of outside funding.
Faculty and staff in the Department of Teaching and Learning pursue studies and
issues that affect education in the local community and beyond, as well as the
nature of pedagogy and learning and cultural diversity. The department's
research has helped the college establish deep connections within the
surrounding community through its work in curriculum development, institutes,
mathematics and science teachers and school reform.
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), www.louisville.edu/education,
embraces the mission of the University and is committed to advancing the
intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our diverse communities and
citizens. Our mission includes advancing knowledge and understanding across our
disciplines and constituencies to develop leaders to inform policy, improve
practice, strengthen communities, address pressing societal concerns, and
develop the economic and social conditions and resources required to continually
improve the quality of life for all in our community, the state of Kentucky and
the Nation.
The University of Louisville is a state supported research university located in
the city of Louisville, Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. The University has
three campuses. The 287-acre Belknap Campus is three miles from downtown
Louisville and houses seven of the university's 11 colleges and schools. The
Health Sciences Center is located in downtown Louisville's medical complex and
houses the university's health related programs and the University of Louisville
Hospital. To learn more, visit the University of Louisville web site at
www.louisville.edu.
Position Description
A
strong science education background with a focus in environmental science is
preferred. Successful candidates should preferentially be familiar with
interdisciplinary-oriented environmental education (EE) standards such as the
North American Association for Environmental Education’s (NAAEE’s) EE Standards
for College/University EE Programs. In addition to a research and teaching
identity grounded in the discipline of science education, this position’s
faculty teaching responsibilities will include interdisciplinary environmental
education courses which lead to an endorsement in environmental education.
Minimum Qualifications for Position
·
Science Education with a preferred focus in Environmental Science
Salary: Competitive, based upon qualifications
and experience.
Appointment: 10 month with the strong
possibility of summer teaching.
Beginning Date: August, 2010, pending final
budgetary approval.
Application Deadline and Procedures
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2010 and will continue until the
position is filled.
Apply online at
www.louisville.edu/jobs. Select posting number
25007 for Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education.
You will be asked to submit your curriculum vita and complete a self ID form on
this site.
Please send letters of nomination or interest explaining how minimum and
preferred qualifications are met and describe relevant experiences and
interests, along with an updated, expanded vita, a list of references, sample
publications, three current letters of recommendations and official transcripts
(review may begin before all letters are received) to:
Science Education Search Committee
College of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
c/o Paula Gordon
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
Phone: 502.852.6431
Fax: 502.852.1497
E-mail: paula.gordon@louisville.edu
UofL is an AA/EEO employer actively seeking
minority and women candidates.
