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2009-2010
Title: Assistant Professor, STEM Education
Department: Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies, College of Education
Location: Akron Campus
Full/Part-Time: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: August 2010
Duties: The position is concentrated on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics) education with a focus on collaboration within the University and with school partnerships. Responsibilities will focus on teaching graduate and undergraduate STEM education and other courses to a diverse student body within the Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies, building a strong STEM education line of research, participating in and initiating school partnerships (e.g. National Inventors Hall of Fame STEM Middle School), providing collaborative service, engaging in outreach and leadership within the University and with local, state and national STEM professional organizations, and directing doctoral studies. The successful candidate will also be responsible for seeking national, state, and corporate external funding for research and teacher education initiatives and programs.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree (with ABD considered) in curriculum and instruction or from a field closely related to STEM education and will be eligible for graduate faculty membership based on scholarly productivity. In addition to familiarity with standards-based K-12 education, successful K-12 STEM teaching experience or equivalent is required.
Comments: The University of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. Additional information about the Department of Curricular & Instructional Studies can be found at http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/CIS/
Send Application Materials: Applicants should send a cover letter describing their interest in the position and explaining how their qualifications meet the program’s needs, official transcripts, a curriculum vitae and names of three references to: STEM Education Search Committee Chair, Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-4205 or by e-mail to nm32@uakron.edu
Deadline: Application review will begin November 15, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.
Title: Assistant Professor, Counselor Education
Department: Counseling
Location: Akron Campus
Full | Part-Time: Full-time
Salary: competitive
Start Date: August 2010
Duties: Teach clinical and/or didactic courses in counseling at master's and doctoral levels. Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees. Advise master's and doctoral-level counseling students. Engage in research, grant writing, and professional presentations at state and national levels.
Qualifications: Doctorate in Counselor Education from a CACREP-accredited program required. Receipt of doctoral degree prior to start date (August, 2010) required. Eligible for Ohio Professional Counselor license required. Supervisory training and experience preferred. School counseling training or experience preferred but not required. Demonstrated research interest and commitment.
Comments: For additional information about the position or application process, please contact the search committee Chairperson at rcs@uakron.edu or 330-972-8155. For information about The University of Akron’s Department of Counseling visit http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/Counseling/index.php. For information about our diversity mission, visit http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/COE/diversity.php
Send Application Materials: Please email an electronic version of the following to Dr. Robert C. Schwartz, Search Committee Chairperson: A statement of interest, a professional vitae, phone numbers and email addresses for at least three professional references, and examples of scholarly work and teaching experience.
Deadline: Review of applicant materials will begin November 30, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
Title: Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
Department: Curricular and Instructional Studies
Location: Akron Campus
Full | Part-Time: Full-time
Start Date: Fall 2010 semester (August, 2010)
Duties: Teach graduate and undergraduate education (prek-grade 3) courses; research and service within the Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies; provide collaborative service, outreach and leadership within the University, professional organizations, community organizations; build a strong line of research, and directing doctoral studies. Candidates will also be responsible for seeking external funding for early childhood initiatives.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a doctoral degree (with ABD considered, but degree must be in-hand by December 2010) in early childhood, or a closely related field and will be eligible for graduate faculty membership based on scholarly productivity. In addition to familiarity with standards-based education, candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of successful prek-3 experience or the equivalent.
Comments: The University of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. Additional information about this position can be found at http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/COE/searches.php. Additional information about the Department of Curricular & Instructional Studies can be found at http://www.uakron.edu/colleges/educ/CIS/
Send Application Materials: Applicants should send a cover letter describing their interest in the position and explaining how their qualifications meet the program’s needs, official transcripts, a curriculum vitae and names of three references to: Early Childhood Education Search Committee Chair, Department of Curricular and Instructional Studies, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-4205 or by e-mail to svakil@uakron.edu
Deadline: Application review will begin November 2, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled.
Title: Grant Research Leader, STEM
Department: College of Education
Location: Akron Campus
Full|Part Time: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Duties: The Research Leader will focus on parent and student engagement as well as school programming for the National Inventors Hall of Fame School…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Learning. The Grant Research Leader will also have the responsibility as an Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Embedded Staff Member for working with OSLN to capture and communicate best practices across the OSLN network.
Qualifications: A Masters’ degree in Education or related field is required. A minimum of 3 years experience in p-12 education or related field is required. Successful candidates should possess the ability to work with diverse populations and members of the partnership. Experience in working collaboratively, proficiency in managing personnel and strong interpersonal skills is preferred.
Comments: Review of application material begins October 22, 2009.
Send Application Materials to: Submit cover letter cover letter describing their interest in the position (identifying the position applied for), a copy of their transcripts, a resume and names of three references to: OSLN Research Leader Search Committee Chair, Education Dean’s Office, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-4201.
Deadline: Open until filled
Title: Grant Communications Coordinator, STEM
Department: College of Education
Location: Akron Campus
Full|Part Time: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Duties: The Grant Communications Coordinator will have the responsibility as an Ohio STEM Learning Network (OSLN) Embedded Staff Member for working with OSLN to capture and communicate best practices across the OSLN network. This position will require working closely with the Akron STEM Partnership Project Manager, National Inventors Hall of Fame School…Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Learning’s Instructional Leader (Principal), regional partners, the Ohio STEM Learning Network, and statewide STEM schools.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or related field is required. Masters degree preferred. Good knowledge of p-12 education is a plus. Successful candidates should possess the ability to work with diverse populations and members of the partnership. Experience in working collaboratively, proficiency in managing personnel and strong interpersonal skills is preferred.
Comments: Review of application material begins October 22, 2009.
Send Application Materials to: Submit cover letter cover letter describing their interest in the position (identifying the position applied for), a copy of their transcripts, a resume and names of three references to: OSLN Grant Communication Search Committee Chair, Education Dean’s Office, The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio 44325-4201.
Deadline: Open until filled
The University of Akron is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
All positions also listed on: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs
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