Title: Tenure Track Secondary Science Education
Rank: Assistant Professor
Employer: University of North Dakota
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Science education within the
department of Teaching & Learning (for example science methods and materials in secondary education, lab
science safety, and science methods in elementary education; additional teaching of secondary teacher
education courses and graduate courses is expected). Responsibilities also include providing program
leadership for undergraduate and graduate students in science education, developing research initiatives,
including pursuit of external funding, advising of undergraduate and graduate students, and providing service
to the department, college, university, and community.
Essential Qualifications
 Doctorate in Science Education or field leading to a specialization in science education by August
2016. (ABD will be considered).
 A minimum of three years of 7-12 teaching experience as a highly qualified teacher.
 Ability to teach secondary science methods, lab science safety, and scientific inquiry/practices
 Evidence of scholarly productivity including presentations, publications and/or pursuit of external
funding.
 Application of current and emerging integrative instructional technologies.
 Collaborative experience working with science faculty
 Commitment to constructivist, process-oriented approaches to science education.
Preferred Qualifications
 STEM or iSTEAM experience
 Undergraduate teaching in introduction to education, curriculum & instruction
 Teaching experience in higher education.
 Graduate teaching in models of teaching, curriculum & instruction, teacher inquiry
 Supervision experience of field experience or student teaching
 Involvement in professional organizations
 Online teaching experience or willingness to teach online.
Terms of Contract
Appointment is at the Assistant Professor level, tenure-track and on an academic year basis. The starting
date will be August 16, 2016. Summer teaching opportunities may be available.
How to Apply: A letter of application, curriculum vita, copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon
hire), and three letters of reference are requested. Screening will begin January 11, 2016 and will continue until the
position is filled. Submit materials to:
Dr. Gail Ingwalson, Chair, Department of Teaching and Learning,
University of North Dakota
231 Centennial Drive Stop 7189
Grand Forks, ND 58202-7189
Phone: (701) 777-2864
Fax: (701) 777-3246
Email: und.tl@und.edu