Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor, Science Education
Department of Biological Sciences

Towson University
Fisher College of Science and Mathematics

FCSM-N-2526

Position:

Towson University seeks applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Biological Sciences. The position is contingent on final funding approval for FY 2013. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in science education, biological or environmental sciences required. Graduate course work in both education and biology and teaching experience at the middle or high school level desired. Teaching responsibilities could include courses in introductory biology, field biology, student intern supervision for secondary science education majors, and a science methods course. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a research program in their field of expertise. Applicants are expected to possess a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, show potential for a productive research/scholarly program, and pursue external funding. Information about the department is available at: http://www.towson.edu/biology/. Position begins August 2012.

Towson University:

Founded in 1866, Towson University is now recognized by U.S. News & World Report's as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 21,800 undergraduate and graduate students in 64 undergraduate majors, 44 master’s programs and four doctoral programs. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 830 full-time faculty who work here.

Application process:

Submit curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts from all institutions attended, a one-page statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement of research interests and plans, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Sarah Haines at shaines @towson.edu.

Review of applications will begin on December 7, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.