Job: Post-doctoral Research and Teaching Associate

Jobing Description

September 1st, 2011

Post-doctoral Research and Teaching Associate
Maine Center for Research in STEM Education

The Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center) at the University of Maine seeks applicants for several post-doctoral positions in physical sciences education research (chemistry, physics, and Earth sciences). The candidates must have a PhD in science, science education, or a closely related field; have a strong research record in science education; and have demonstrated excellence in teaching. Preference will be given to applicants who have a record of successful work with middle or high school teachers and/or students, have evidence of collaborating well as part of a team, and possess an interdisciplinary background. The successful candidates will be part of a team of researchers, faculty, and teachers that comprise the Maine Physical Sciences Curriculum Partnership, a newly funded initiative supported by the National Science Foundation s Math and Science Partnership Program. These positions provide opportunities for mentored teaching, outreach including teacher professional development and curriculum work, and all aspects of research. For a full job description with both required and preferred criteria please visit: http://jobs.umaine.edu.

Positions are full-time, twelve-month appointments, with a flexible start date and possible renewal for a second year. Candidates should submit electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, summary of research accomplishments, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of three representative publications, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and arrange to have a minimum of three letters of references submitted to