Instructor in Science Education

Description

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a division of The University of Virginia located in Wise, Virginia, invites applications for an Instructor position (non-tenure track) in Science Education. The position is a full-time, 9-month commitment at the Instructor level and with the potential for summer teaching. Duties include teaching a sequence of upper-level courses focusing on content and pedagogy related to the Life and Earth Sciences for PreK-12 teachers; serving the Department of Natural Sciences and the College on various committees; advising and mentoring students, particularly in the College's Teacher Education Program; and assisting the Department with assessment and other duties as needed. Time permitting, this position may also supervise or conduct outreach activities and other training opportunities with students and teachers from local K-12 schools.

Successful candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and should have the demonstrated ability for engaged and innovative teaching at the undergraduate level. Candidates must have a Master's or doctoral degree in Science Education or a closely related field. Experience with the Virginia Standards of Leaming and experience teaching in a PreK-12 school setting are preferred.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community.  Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.  A Responsible employee includes any employee :   who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

UVA Wise is committed to helping the campus community provide for their own safety and security.  The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report containing information on campus security and personal safety, including alerts, fire safety, crime prevention tips, and crime statistics is available at www.uvawise.edu / ASR .  A copy is available upon request by calling 276-328-0190 or 276-376-3451.

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