Visiting Faculty in Integrated Science/Science Education (2025-26)
Allendale, MI
Full Time
R102709
Summary: The Integrated Science Program at GVSU seeks a creative and dynamic educator that complements our elementary science education program. Candidate needs a demonstrated commitment to effective teaching. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates from underrepresented groups, and from candidates who have interest and/or experience in working with diverse student and community populations.
Required Qualifications and Education:
• M.S. or Ph.D. in science education, biology and/or geology, or education with a strong background in biology and/or geology.
• Demonstrated expertise in science teacher preparation and/or K-12 science education.
• Experience in, demonstrated understanding of, or interest in social justice education and/or initiatives, and/or inclusion, diversity, and/or intercultural training.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, such as the ability to interact with others with respect and empathy.
Preferred Qualifications and Education:
• Experience with Michigan Science Standards (NGSS based) and 3D science learning.
• Ability to Integrate Biology and Geology content in an inquiry classroom.
• Ability to contribute to the science education community at GVSU.
Responsibilities: Primary teaching responsibilities will be Integrated Science courses (Earth science and biology) for elementary education majors. Additional responsibilities may possibly include general education courses within a specific discipline and/or upper-level integrated science courses for Science Education majors. The candidate will actively contribute to the Integrated Science program and will be placed in home discipline science department.
Salary/Benefits: The salary is $50,000. The university offers a http://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefitswellness/visiting-faculty-benefits-466.htmhttp://www.gvsu.edu/hro/benefitswellness/visiting-faculty-benefits-466.htm that includes medical plans, life insurance, tuition waiver, adoption resources, wellness coaching, and free access to campus fitness facilities, available on date of hire. Family and childcare options on and off-campus are also available.
Department/College
The Integrated Science Program consists of ten faculty with expertise in science education specific to their content discipline. Faculty are housed in and share joint appointments with the department of their science discipline. The Integrated Science Program teaches three courses in the Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Elementary Teaching (PCKET) major, courses in the Integrated Science Secondary major, courses in their discipline, and for the College of Education and Community Innovation.
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is the largest college at Grand Valley, offering over 50 bachelor degrees and a growing number of advanced degrees in the natural and mathematical sciences, the fine arts and humanities, and the social sciences. CLAS is a student-centered and diverse learning community that engages in critical inquiry, extending knowledge to enrich and enliven individual and public life. Our faculty are active teacher-scholars committed to equitable, inclusive, career-connected, and community-engaged liberal arts and sciences education. There are many opportunities for collaboration within CLAS and across a broad group of partners on and off campus. We are interested in attracting new faculty committed to these core values as we seek to foster a community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive together.
To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6180736
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