TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR in SCIENCE EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Faculty of Education
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Victoria, invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Science Education.
Responsibilities will include:
• Undergraduate teaching of elementary and middle school science education
• Graduate teaching in science education, science learning, and teacher development
• Graduate student supervision
• Maintaining an active agenda of research
• Actively contributing to university, professional, and community service.
Qualifications & Experience:
The potential candidate should have a completed or nearly completed Ph.D. or Ed.D. in science education, a record of successful teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level, and demonstrated capacity for scholarship in science education. Experience and expertise working collaboratively with schools or community groups to support the development of innovative science teaching practices would be considered an asset. Highly desirable qualifications include background in: environmental education, Indigenous perspectives, and information technology applications in the classroom.
The University of Victoria is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, Aboriginal Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University. In consideration of the Faculty’s Equity Policy and the mandate to recruit and retain a diverse group of faculty and staff, we invite applicants from these groups to voluntarily self-identify in their applications. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given first consideration.
Effective date of appointment will be July 1, 2010, Applications should include curriculum vitae and only the names of three referees; no letters of reference need to be included at this time. Deadline for receipt of applications is January 31, 2010 to:
Dr. Robert J. Anthony,
Chair
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Faculty of Education
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3010
Victoria,
BC V8W 3N4
Fax: 250-472-4616
http://www.educ.uvic.ca
cichair@uvic.ca
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Faculty of Education
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the Faculty of Education at the University of Victoria seeks applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Indigenous Education.The successful candidate will work with the Director of Indigenous Education in the Faculty of Education and a Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledge and Learning.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
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Indigenous ancestry with knowledge of and lived experience in Indigenous communities, culture, and traditions
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Ph.D. completed or will be completed at the time of the appointment
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Active involvement in Indigenous Education
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Teaching experience in K-12 education in public or band schools
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Demonstrated ability to interact constructively with faculty, students, and Indigenous communities
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Some knowledge of an Indigenous language (speak, read, or write)
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Experience doing educational research cooperatively with Indigenous communities
Responsibilities for this position include:
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Teaching and developing where necessary undergraduate and graduate courses in Indigenous Education available to Indigenous and non-Indigenous students
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Working with graduate students doing research in the area of Indigenous Education
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Advising other faculty members on the development of appropriate Indigenous content and teaching/learning processes to be included in the undergraduate and graduate level courses in the Faculty
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Providing ongoing consultation with educational agencies and Indigenous communities to facilitate constructive relationships with the Faculty
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Maintaining an active research program in Indigenous knowledge, learning and teaching
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Contributing to the department, faculty and university in service activities
In accordance with the University’s Equity Program and section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, this position is limited to Aboriginal peoples. Candidates from this group who wish to qualify should self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a letter of support from an Indigenous community leader, Indigenous government or recognized Indigenous organization and the names and contact information of three referees. The application deadline is February 15th 2010. The position start date is July 1, 2010. Direct application packages to:
Dr. Robert Anthony, Chair
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Faculty of Education, University of Victoria
PO Box 3010
Victoria, BC V8W 3N4
FAX: 250-472-4616
http://www.educ.uvic.ca
cichair@uvic.ca
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