SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) / Conversion (ABD)

∑          Available for the Academic Year: 2007/2008

∑          Salary: Dependent upon academic preparation and professional experience. In some circumstances, exceptional faculty at higher ranks may be considered.

∑          Instructional Level: Undergraduate and Graduate

Specific Position Characteristics: The successful candidate will be teaching elementary (K-6) science and technology methods classes, as well as graduate courses in science education. Scholarly activity and service to the university at all levels is expected. Specific assignment is dependent upon departmental needs. Workload is 15 Weighted Teaching Units (WTUs) per semester, generally comprised of 12 WTUs of instruction and 3 WTUs of non-instructional responsibilities. In the first year, the College typically reduces the teaching load by 3 or more WTUs per semester to allow new faculty extra start-up time for teaching, scholarly work, research, and other professional development efforts. As faculty members progress through their careers, university statistics show that the average instructional load is closer to 9 WTUs per semester, as opposed to the formal expectation of 12, usually through assigned time funded by external grants. The successful candidate may be called upon to teach in a distance education mode and will be encouraged to develop web-enhanced and/or web-based instruction. Outcomes assessment and service learning are important components of the university curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the department and college.

Qualifications: Academic Preparation: An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) with a concentration in science education or related field with an emphasis in elementary school education is required for appointment to a tenure track position. Candidates nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered for a lectureship (temporary position) with the possibility of conversion to tenure track upon completion of the doctorate.

Teaching or Other Professional Experience: Successful teaching experience at the K-12 level is required. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to utilize and plan the use of technology in instruction. Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of appropriate teaching methodologies for academically and/or linguistically diverse student populations is preferred. Experience in curriculum and teacher education, educational technology or science education is desirable. The successful candidate must have the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Application: Form is available online at www.csufresno.edu/aps/vacancy/sc1.pdf. Send completed application, curriculum vitae, and three current letters of reference (dated within the last 12 months) to:

Dr. James Marshall, Search Committee Chair

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

California State University, Fresno                                                              

5005 N. Maple Avenue M/S – ED 2                                                           

Fresno, CA 93740-8025                                                                                  

Phone: (559) 278-0240

Fax: (559) 278-0107

E-mail: jamesm@csufresno.edu

 

Open until Filled: To ensure the fullest consideration of their applications, applicants are encouraged to have all application materials on file by December 12, 2006.

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General Information:

California State University, Fresno is one of the 23 campuses of the California State University System. The University's mission is to offer high quality educational opportunities to qualified students at the bachelor's and master's levels, as well as in joint doctoral programs. The current enrollment is approximately 20,000 students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while interacting with the state, nation, and world. California State University, Fresno continues to promote studentsπ active learning through collaboration in faculty scholarship and service learning opportunities with community organizations, education, industry, business and government.

Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 600,000, is located in the heart

of the San Joaquin Valley on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. The campus is within easy driving distance of San Francisco, Los Angeles, Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the Monterey Peninsula, Lake Tahoe, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

 

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The California State University is committed to providing equal opportunities to men and women CSU students in all campus programs, including intercollegiate athletics. California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants receive equal consideration in the selection process. We particularly encourage applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups protected under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Vietnam era veterans, and persons with physical disabilities.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform you that we can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.