Log In
Sign Up
Description
The School of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for a tenure-track
position at the rank of Assistant Professor with potential for excellence in research and teaching in the areas of biology education. This
is a continuing, tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The appointment is on a nine-month academic year basis.
Examples of
Duties
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in science pedagogy and areas of expertise in
biology; conduct research on STEM education and/or other areas of expertise resulting in publications in peer-reviewed journals; establish a
competitively funded education and training program in science education; mentor graduate and undergraduate students; develop synergy
between research and teaching at the undergraduate level; provide leadership for the development and administration of academic degrees and
licensure programs in science education; participate in and develop outreach programs; engage in curriculum development; and serve the
public and constituencies of the school, college and university.
Qualifications
Minimum: Applicants must possess either 1) a Ph.D. in the life sciences with a B.S.Ed./M.S.Ed./MAT degree or 2) a
Ph.D. in science education with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a life science discipline. Preference will be given to those candidates
with postdoctoral experience, experience in developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, experience participating in
grant-funded STEM education/training programs, knowledge of K-12 national science teaching standards or experience in equity-focused
research, teaching, or service.
Preferred: Preference will be given to those candidates with postdoctoral
experience, experience in developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, experience participating in grant-funded STEM
education/training programs, knowledge of K-12 national science teaching standards or experience in equity-focused research, teaching, or
service.
Supplemental Information
Applicants must submit 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum
vitae, 3) a statement of research philosophy, 4) a statement of teaching philosophy, 5) statement on philosophy of diversity and inclusion
in academia and science and 6) names and contact information for three references.
SIU Carbondale, member of the SIU System, is an anti-racist community that opposes racism, discrimination and inequity in any form, and embraces diversity, inclusion, equity, and justice for all people.
SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
