STEM Education Development Professor of Practice - University of Nebraska Lincoln

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a non-tenure leading STEM Education Development Assistant Professor of Practice position in the Masters of Applied Science (MAS) program beginning in the Fall of 2016.

Primary Responsibilities: Develop a series of online courses to prepare the next generation of extension and non-formal educators; Teach three online courses annually at the 400/800 level that include earth system science and climate change content; Facilitate and provide oversight to MAS degree projects and serve as an advisor and/or supervisory committee member for graduate students in the MAS program; and Collaborate with other UNL staff to increase program identity, recruit students into the program, and create retention strategies.

Required qualifications: A Ph.D. is required. Candidates must possess expertise with earth system science and/or climate change and knowledge of modern instructional approaches and curriculum design related to both formal and informal settings; experience working with science educators on development, implementation, and assessment of non-formal science education programming; and be eligible for Graduate Faculty status.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in development and delivery of online educational programs; demonstrated ability to create scholarly, innovative, and high impact learning programs and tools that are learner- and assessment-focused; experience in advising master-level students; experience in recruitment and retention of students; and experience working directly with K-12 teachers and Extension Educators.

To view details of the position and make application, go to http://employment.unl.edu. Search for position #F_160138. Click on "Apply to this job." Complete the application. Attach a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin on August 15, 2016 and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed.
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