THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND                   Position # 107467

                                                                                                Position Description 
            

Title of Position:                           Lecturer (School of Education: GEMSNET Program)       

Department:                                   School of Education

 

Union:                                               NUFAC 

 

This is a full-time position, limited to the '08 - '09 academic year, with extension contingent on funding.

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Provide instructional support for in-service and pre-service teachers in hands-on, inquiry-based K-8 science curriculum to Guiding Education in Math & Science Network (GEMSNET) partner school districts and URI elementary/middle teacher education students. Teach undergraduate/graduate teacher education courses on methods of teaching science. Conduct and monitor science education research and development at the local and national levels.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required:  Master's degree in education plus 30 additional credits in education or a related field; RI certification in elementary grades and special education; minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience, including multiple grade levels; evidence of commitment to elementary science education reform; successful experience in teaching and leading science professional development with pre-service and in-service teachers.

TO APPLY:

Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a resume, cover letter and transcript postmarked by 06-20-08 to:

Betty Young, Search Chair
Requisition # 12176
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.