The Department of Biological Sciences at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level<\/b>.<\/b> We seek applicants with training in Biology and STEM Education. The successful candidate will share responsibility for teaching secondary science methods, supervising student teachers, preparing education program reports, and also offer upper-division courses in the candidate\u2019s area of expertise or in non-majors courses in biology. Candidates should exhibit potential for independent and innovative research involving Master\u2019s and undergraduate students.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/strong> Terms of Appointment<\/strong> Source of Funds<\/strong> Salary<\/strong> Application Process<\/strong> Chair, Biology Educator Search Committee Electronic submission is encouraged. Electronic documents in PDF format should be e-mailed to:\u00a0biologyeducator@siue.edu<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Application Deadline<\/strong> SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas.<\/p>\n Applicants will be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
\nPh.D. in the biological sciences or doctorate in Education with a strong emphasis in biology. Pre-college teaching experience, post-doctoral teaching, and research experience in biology education are preferred.<\/p>\n
\nContinuing academic year (nine month) appointment; tenure eligible.<\/p>\n
\nState<\/p>\n
\nCommensurate with credentials, qualifications, and experience.\u00a0 Excellent benefits package included.<\/p>\n
\nTo apply, send a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and goals,\u00a0curriculum vitae<\/em>, copies\/scans of all transcripts, and no more than three reprints. Three confidential reference letters should be sent directly to the department. All materials should be sent to:<\/p>\n
\nSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
\nDepartment of Biological Sciences
\nBox 1651
\nEdwardsville, IL\u00a0 62026-1651<\/p>\n
\nCompleted applications must be received by December 8, 2018.<\/p>\n