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Job Title:
Assistant/Associate Professor
of Science Education
Department:
Teacher Education
College/Division:
College Of Education
Primary Job Posting Location:
Macon, GA 31207
Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Job
Details:
Tift College of Education is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education with experience and
credentials in P-5, 4-8, or 6-12 teaching to teach, conduct research, and provide professional and University service to support the
College’s Teacher Education programs.
The Mercer University Tift College of Education is a community with the mission to advance the study
of education and prepare educators to teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower, and to serve, all for the betterment
of a diverse and just society. In support of this mission, Tift College is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education
with experience and credentials in P-5, 4-8, or 6-12 teaching to teach and provide professional and University service in support of the
College’s Teacher Education programs. Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the successful candidate will be housed in Macon at Mercer’s Historic
Main Campus and teach in our Elementary/Special Education (P-5) and Secondary Education (6-12) Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.)
initial certification programs. The position is a 9-month tenure-track appointment, with the opportunity for summer employment. The salary
is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate must have qualifications and credentials
commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. The successful candidate will have expertise in science education; collaborate
with public school representatives and university faculty; and serve as an advocate for STEM teaching and research initiatives within the
University and the education community. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in programs in our Macon
residential program and also in our regional academic centers (Atlanta, Douglas County, Henry County, and Macon); participating on
committees as assigned; engaging in scholarly research; supervising student teachers and interns; developing and participating in
partnerships with public schools; serving on doctoral committees; and working collaboratively with colleagues to support and build programs
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Our B.S.Ed. programs in Macon are taught in person; however, the successful candidate will be
responsible for teaching in-person courses in Macon, advising students, and teaching some hybrid courses in our regional academic centers at
the undergraduate and graduate levels. The regional academic center courses are both blended (online/in-person components) and online
(synchronous and asynchronous online components). The successful candidate will be expected to provide service at the program and unit
levels. It is also expected that the successful candidate will participate in activities of programmatic development and professional
development linked to instructional quality and student success, as well as service to the professional and University communities.
Additionally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to an environment of professionalism and collaboration within the
initial certification programs across our undergraduate and graduate teacher education programs and the College.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Earned doctorate in Science Education or a related area from an
accredited university/college (completed by August 2023). - Evidence of at least 3 years of successful P-5, 4-8, or 6-12 teaching
experience - Evidence of experiences with diverse school populations and culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy
- Evidence of experience developing and delivering high-quality instruction in an in-person format and a virtual or blended format, both
synchronous and asynchronous - Superior interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
- Ability
to support a culture of collaboration, inclusion, equity, and diversity
Preferred:
- Evidence of an
additional area of expertise (e.g., dyslexia, ESOL, instructional design, literacy, STEM, or online teaching) - Evidence of
teaching science across Elementary, Middle, and Secondary grades
Screening of applications begins immediately and continues
until the position is filled. The preferred position starting date is August 1, 2023.
Selection of the final candidate is contingent
on successful completion of a criminal background check.
Required Document Attachments:
- CV
- Cover Letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
Other documentation may be
requested.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Job Family:
Faculty
Education
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