[on behalf of Zachary Pardos]
*Assistant Professor*
*Mathematics, Science, Technology, or Cognitive Development Education*
Graduate School of Education UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
The Graduate School of Education (GSE), University of California, Berkeley,
seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in learning
sciences with an emphasis on math, science, or technology education, or as
related to cognitive development. The expected start date is July 1, 2019.
The successful candidate will join the cluster of GSE faculty who merge
cognitive, cultural, developmental, and social perspectives with practice
in studying cognition, learning, and teaching in mathematics and science.
Desirable qualities for this position include a research program merging
theory and practice with an emphasis on powerful learning environments that
support student thinking, sense making, and agency. We seek candidates with
demonstrated attention towards addressing challenges and new possibilities
for equity in stem education. Applicants’ research contexts might include
classrooms, homes, online activities, museums, as well as other informal
settings and/or innovative practices that take advantage of contemporary
technologies. The successful applicant should be prepared to teach and
advise doctoral students specializing in either math, science, or
technology education, and to contribute to the GSE’s innovative program in
teacher education. Faculty in the GSE also have the opportunity to teach in
the School’s popular undergraduate minor.
Ph.D. (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a Ph.D. (or
equivalent international degree) granting program at the time of
application. Preferred qualifications include candidates who will
contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through
their teaching, research, and service. Competitive applicants will have
earned a doctoral degree or equivalent international degree in math,
science, cognitive development, the learning sciences, or technology
education. Experience teaching courses in math, cognitive development, the
learning sciences, or technology education is also preferred. Applicants
who conduct research with young children and who could contribute to an
emerging interest on campus with a program in early childhood education are
encouraged to apply. Candidates who have a record of demonstrated
excellence in research in one of these fields consistent with their career
stage: math, science, cognitive development, or technology education will
be prioritized. Evidence of excellence can be demonstrated in the form of
published or in press manuscripts in leading peer reviewed journals;
exemplary chapters in edited books; outstanding letters from experts in the
field; an exemplary research program to be accomplished in the next 5
years; and/or conference presentations or other forms of professional
contributions indicative of strong participation in the research community.
UC Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty,
including dual-career couples and single parents. For information about
potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners
and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.
Applicants for this tenure-track assistant professor position should submit
the following
materials for a complete application:
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity: Statement addressing past and/or
potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or
service.
• Two writing samples: A relevant article or book or dissertation chapter,
or two short pieces such as conference proceedings
• 3 letters of reference (to be submitted by recommenders – see more below)
Applicants should request letters of recommendation directly through our
online application system. Please refer potential recommenders (even when
recommenders use a third party for sending letters –i.e., dossier service
or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality:
http://apo.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html prior to submitting their letters.
All letters of reference will be treated as confidential per University of
California policy and California state law.
How to apply: Visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01842 to apply.
The deadline date to apply is September 21, 2018. Please contact Lani Hunt
at (510) 664-9984 or lanihunt@xxxxxxxxxxxx with questions.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected
veteran status.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative
action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.