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Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Faculty Positions in the Doctoral Programs in Science and
Mathematics Education

The School of Education and Urban Studies at Morgan State
University is looking to fill two tenure track positions in
the new Doctoral Programs in Mathematics and Science
Education. These positions offer exciting opportunities to
help continue building these unique Doctoral Programs. The
Programs are designed to address major research areas as well
as the National Standards in Mathematics and Science
Education. We are looking for dynamic and creative faculty
who can offer stimulating courses, develop productive
programs of research, and obtain external funding for their
research efforts.

Morgan State University offers competitive salaries for these
positions, as well as excellent benefits packages. For the
two positions listed below, one position must be in science
education and one position in mathematics education.

Department Chair

Number and Rank

One position at the Associate Professor level or above.
Department Chair position is dependent upon approval of the
new department, otherwise position would be as regular
faculty.

Qualifications

The candidate should have (a) a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in science or
mathematics education; (b) a strong background in science or
mathematics; (c) at least three years of teaching experience
in elementary, middle, or high school; (d) substantial
teaching experience at the college or university level; (e)
an established program of research with a record of
publication in refereed journals; and (f) successful
experience supervising theses and dissertations. In addition,
the candidate should have expertise in one or more of the
following areas: (a) the history, philosophy, and sociology
of science and/or mathematics; (b) the use of technology in
science and/or mathematics teaching; (c) alternative
assessment; (d) teacher education; and (e) a strong
background in research methodology (at least one of the
positions must have expertise in qualitative research). An
understanding of and experience in urban education is
desirable.

Responsibilities

The new faculty member is expected (a) to provide leadership
for the MAT and Ed.D. programs in science and mathematics
education, (b) to collaborate with faculty in and out of the
department in developing new initiatives for the programs;
(c) to create links with schools and other organizations; (d)
to teach master's and doctoral courses in science and/or
mathematics education and other areas related to the
individual's expertise, as well as the possibility of
teaching some courses at the undergraduate level; (e) carry
out a productive program of research; (f) supervise doctoral
dissertations; and (g) provide service to the university and
professional communities.

Associate or Full Professor

Number and Rank

One position at the Associate Professor level or above.

Qualifications

The candidates should have (a) a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in
mathematics or science education; (b) a strong background in
mathematics or science; (c) at least three years of teaching
experience in elementary, middle, or high school; (d)
substantial teaching experience at the college or university
level; (e) an established program of research with a record
of publication in refereed journals; and (f) successful
experience supervising theses and dissertations. In addition,
the candidates should have expertise in one or more of the
following areas: (a) the history, philosophy, and sociology
of science and/or mathematics; (b) learning and cognition in
science and/or mathematics; (c) alternative assessment; (d)
teacher education; (e) the use of technology in science
and/or mathematics teaching; and (f) a strong background in
research methodology (at least one of the positions must have
expertise in qualitative research). An understanding of and
experience in urban education is desirable.

Responsibilities

The new faculty members are expected (a) to teach master's
and doctoral courses in mathematics education and other areas
related to the individual's expertise, as well as the
possibility of teaching some courses at the undergraduate
level; (b) carry out a productive program of research; (c)
supervise doctoral dissertations; and (d) provide service to
the university and professional communities.

Applications

Applications, including (a) a letter describing your
qualifications and background, (b) a curriculum vita, (c)
official graduate transcripts, and (d) three letters of
recommendation, should be submitted as soon as possible. The
search will continue until suitable candidates are found.

Please send all application materials to Dr. Clara Adams,
Vice President of Academic Affairs, Morgan State University,
1700 E. Cold Spring Lane, Baltimore, MD 21251. Specific
questions about the program can be directed to Dr. Jeff Bloom
at (443) 885-1987 or <bloom@morgan.edu>.

Morgan State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For
further information, look at our Home Page:
http://www.morgan.edu/

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