Assistant/Associate Professor of Science or STEM Education

Company: The University of Southern Mississippi
Location: Hattiesburg
Posted on: September 10, 2020

Job Description:

Assistant/Associate Professor of Science or STEM EducationThe University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Science or STEM Education. Position Details LocationGulf Park730 East Beach BoulevardLong Beach, Mississippi, 39560United States DivisionCenter for Science and Math Education Position TypeFaculty Employment StatusFull Time Grant FundedNo Posting Close DateOpen Until Filled Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplications for the Assistant/AssociateProfessor of Science Education or STEM Education are being accepted immediatelyuntil the position is filled. For full consideration, send by January 31, 2020a complete application including the submission of a cover letter, curriculumvitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, graduate transcripts, andcontact information of three references. All attachments must be uploaded atthe time of submission. (See Apply Now link above)Questions should be directed to Dr. JulieCwikla, Interim Director for the Center for Science and Mathematics Education,College of Arts and Sciences, The University of Southern Mississippi; Phone:228.818.8025; Email: Julie.Cwikla@usm.edu Job Summary TheCenter for Science and Mathematics Education invites qualified applicants for afull-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of ScienceEducation or STEM Education. The full-time appointment begins Fall 2020.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesTeach a 3/3 teaching loadTeach graduate courses in STEM Education for the Center for Science and Mathematics Education in both remote and face-to-face course deliveryDevelop an active research agenda and maintain a pattern of research productivityContribute to the mission of the University through Center, College, and University servicePerform other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Science or Mathematics Education with at least 18 hours of graduate course work in a STEM content area.Background check clearance.Preferred Qualifications Two years or more of teaching experienceTwo years or more of mixed methods research experienceExperience with online course delivery and instructionAbout The University of Southern MississippiThe University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.

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