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National Center for Science Education

Remote Position

Start Date: Negotiable (No later than Summer 2025)
Job Type: Full-Time Remote
Reports to: Executive Director

Organizational Overview

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) helps ensure students across the country receive an accurate and effective evolution and climate science education. It does this by supporting teachers with resources and best teaching practices; by monitoring and mobilizing against efforts to undermine science education, whether at the statehouse or in the classroom; and by engaging in research to understand and improve science education.

Position Summary

The Science Education and Outreach program at NCSE (SEO@NCSE) is committed to giving science teachers the tools and skills they need to overcome misconceptions and misinformation about climate change, evolution, and the nature of science. It provides classroom-tested lessons and professional learning opportunities for educators throughout the nation. The goal of the Science Education and Outreach program is to reach ALL teachers who need support, especially those teachers who desire more content expertise and want to build the confidence required to teach widely-accepted scientific topics that society sees as controversial topics.

Role & Responsibilities

The Science Education Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Professional Learning for Teachers (approximately 40%)

• Serving as the lead mentor to cohorts of teachers participating in NCSE programs and Teacher Ambassadors (TAs).
• Providing high-quality professional learning experiences for teachers:
  • Curriculum-based professional learning for life science teachers.
  • Evolution & Climate Change specific professional learning.
  • Broader professional learning that applies across curricula (nature of science, misconceptions, fostering communication to teach topics seen as socially controversial).
• Facilitating and contributing to the community of practice (online and/or in person) for teachers to discuss and process societally controversial topics in a safe environment.
• Designing materials for professional development programs and teacher support tools (e.g. webinars, videos, templates, pacing guides, etc.).
• Serving as a liaison for NCSE when attending functions on behalf of the organization (conferences and other settings).
• Traveling to national/regional/state level conferences and events.

Research & Engagement in the Science Education Community (approximately 30%)

• Participating in communities of science education leaders (e.g., NABT, NSTA, regional/local organizations), including attending or presenting at meetings to further professional growth and NCSE's reputation as a leader in the field.
• Working with NCSE’s Catalyzing Action team to monitor state science standards and any efforts to interfere with the accurate teaching of climate change and evolution in the classroom.
• Communicating with and advising committees, state and local educational agencies, and media as assigned in their region.
• Serving as a liaison for NCSE when attending functions on behalf of the organization (conferences and other settings).
• Engaging in current and future research projects, including writing grant proposals, project design, methodology, data collection and analysis, and publication of resulting works.
• Writing articles and reports for the NCSE website, Reports of the National Center for Science Education, the SEO newsletter, or third-party partners, as requested.
• Traveling to work collaboratively with science education partners.

Organizational Operations (approximately 30%)

• Attend team and staff meetings; includes travel to annual board meeting and retreat.
• Prepare for workshops and conferences.
• Collaborate with team members to assist with updates and revisions to materials and curriculum.

This is a full-time position. All work will be in close collaboration with the SEO team and involve considerable interaction with teachers across the US. Most of the work will be remote.

Note: This position involves FREQUENT travel to conferences and other NCSE events for educators and the organization. (We try to limit travel during each month to one trip as much as possible; the position will travel up to monthly with no fewer than six events annually).

Expected Experience & Education

• Minimum of a master's degree in applied sciences or education.
• 5+ years of experience in a public K-12 science classroom (can sub up to 2 years of Science Teacher Education faculty experience).
• Experience working with school district or state administrators as a science department representative, liaison, or science curriculum advisor outside of the classroom.
• Comprehensive understanding of the Frameworks for K-12 Science Education/Next Generation Science Standards.
• Familiarity with district and/or state-level curriculum adoption and professional learning processes.
• Experience providing professional development for educators beyond the department scale (district, region, state, etc.).
• Experience developing assessments and/or curriculum materials.
• Excellent people, organization, and multitasking skills.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Grant writing and experience with external funding.
• Terminal degree in science education.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams in a remote setting.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation for this position will begin at $60,000 per year (pay commensurate with experience). This position is eligible for all organization benefits, including health and dental, retirement, and other benefits as detailed in the Employee Handbook.

Applying

To apply, click here or copy and paste this link (https://forms.gle/ngmn8aKn7tyoErVY6) into your browser. Answer the qualifying questions provided and submit a single document that includes your Cover Letter, Resume/Vita, and the Name/Contact information for three professional references. In the cover letter, speak to your experiences in navigating and supporting others in navigating socially controversial topics such as evolution, climate change, or other topics in science education, and describe the science education networks to which you are connected.

We encourage you to apply even if you cannot begin a full-time position until the end of a school/academic year. The position is flexible regarding the start date (no later than July 2025).

Questions about the position may be directed to Amanda Townley, Executive Director, at townley@ncse.ngo.

Applications will be accepted until December 20, 2024.

NCSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCSE does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

NCSE seeks to foster an environment free of barriers and discriminatory practices. We are committed to building an organization whose staff, Board, and partners are diverse. People of color, people who identify as transgender, lesbian, gay, or bisexual, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals needing a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process or for more information about the project should contact jobs@ncse.ngo.

University of William & Mary - Assistant Teaching Professor of Biology (Introductory Biology)

Williamsburg, VA

The Department of Biology at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, invites applications for a 3-year, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor instructional position that will begin August 10, 2025. This full-time teaching faculty appointment carries a service component commensurate with rank, and comes with the possibility of ongoing renewals and a framework for promotion.

We seek an individual with expertise in and enthusiasm for teaching introductory biology. The successful applicant will have the expertise to teach in both semesters of the introductory biology series (molecules, cells and development in the fall and organisms, ecology and evolution in the spring) in collaboration with existing teaching faculty. The successful applicant should also possess an interest in collaborating on the laboratory component of the introductory biology course. Additional teaching expectations may include non-majors courses in the applicant’s area of expertise that contribute to the general education requirements, known as the College (COLL) Curriculum and pedagogy and best practices for learning assistants/peer mentors. There is no expectation of research scholarship associated with this position. However, the successful applicant is expected to remain current in biology education (pedagogy), keep curricula current with the latest discoveries in biology, and actively participate in revising and improving the introductory biology curriculum. Support for these activities may be accessed from various sources including the Arts & Sciences Teaching Faculty Grants Fund. The successful applicant will be expected to be an effective teacher and will have a [3-3] teaching load.

Applicants must apply online at https://jobs.wm.edu. Submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and a statement of teaching interests that describes your approach to teaching and mentoring and that may also incorporate a discussion of how your past scholarly work informs your approach. Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their past experiences or future plans to foster an inclusive and welcoming climate for learners/scholars in Biology in any of the aforementioned required documents. You cannot submit a separate diversity statement. For full consideration, submit application materials by the initial review date of November 22, 2024. Applications received after the initial review date will be considered if needed. William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. William & Mary conducts background checks on applicants being considered for employment. Information on the degree programs in the Department of Biology may be found at https://www.wm.edu/as/biology/index.php.

Position link: https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/62413

UNC Chapel Hill - Teaching Assistant Professor Faculty Position in Chemistry

Chapel Hill, NC

The Department of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor. Primary responsibilities include innovative teaching in courses spanning the biochemistry curriculum, including our capstone biochemistry laboratory course. We seek candidates who will develop engaging, evidence-based teaching programs that support the success of all students, and who will excel in cooperative teaching of large-enrollment undergraduate courses. Applicants must have completed a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field; have experience and expertise in experimental biochemistry and molecular biology research; have demonstrated excellence in teaching lecture or laboratory courses; and have an interest in advancing educational innovation. This position is a full-time, benefits eligible, 9-month, fixed-term faculty position with an initial appointment of four years.

It is part of our institutional mission to teach and engage a diverse community of students with a broad range of backgrounds. We especially welcome applications from candidates who are committed to advancing these goals. UNC Chapel Hill is an NSF ADVANCE site (https://cfe.unc.edu/team-advance/) and the department is committed to strong, formal mentorship for all junior faculty.

Education Requirements: PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or a related field.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a 2-3 page teaching philosophy statement, a curriculum vitae, and names of four professional references. Individuals identified by the applicant as references may be contacted via email with instructions for uploading letters of support. Applicants should also upload a ten-minute teaching video on a biochemistry-related subject of their choice. The requested documents and video should be uploaded to: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/290823.

Review of applications will begin December 10, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions should be directed to: Chair, Teaching Assistant Professor Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3290, chemsearch@unc.edu.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes all to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Santa Monica College - Full-Time Faculty/Tenure Track Instructor - Life Sciences, Anatomy & Major's Biology

Santa Monica, California

Salary: $75,462.00 - $157,233.00 Annually

Job Type: Full Time Faculty

Job Number: 00311

Location: CA 90405, CA

Closing: 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Duties

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND DIVERSITYWith the goal of ensuring the equal educational opportunity of all students, Santa Monica College embraces diversity among students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve as an integral part of our history, a recognition of the complexity of our present state, and a call to action for a better future. Embracing diversity means that we must intentionally practice equity and respect toward one another, and understand that discrimination and prejudices create and sustain privileges for some while creating and sustaining barriers for others. In order to embrace diversity, we also acknowledge that institutional discrimination and implicit bias exist, and that our goal is to eradicate those vestiges from our system. Our commitment to diversity requires that we strive to eliminate those barriers to equity, and that we act deliberately to create a safe and positive environment where individual and group differences are valued and leveraged for our growth and understanding as an educational community. To advance the goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice for the success of students and employees, we must honor that each individual is unique and that our individual differences contribute to the ability of the college to prepare students on their educational journeys. This requires that we develop and implement policies and procedures, encourage individual and systemic change, continually reflect on our efforts, and hold ourselves accountable for the results of our efforts in accomplishing our goals. We are invested as a community in cultivating and maintaining a climate where equity and mutual respect are both intrinsic and explicit by valuing individuals and groups from all backgrounds, demographics, and experiences. Individual and group differences can include, but are not limited to the following dimensions: race, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, immigration status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, religion, creed, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. We acknowledge that the concept of inclusion and diversity is ever-evolving, thus we create space to allow our understanding to grow through the periodic review of this statement. In service of these goals, Santa Monica College is committed to fostering an employment environment that offers equal employment opportunity for all and an educational environment that ensures the equal educational opportunity of all students.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Life Sciences Department invites highly qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure-track position to teach lecture and laboratory courses in Cellular and Molecular Biology for majors, as well as Anatomy and/or Physiology for allied health students. The successful candidate will employ an interdisciplinary approach to equip students with the advanced knowledge and skills necessary for further studies in laboratory sciences, medicine, basic research, or related science professions, including vocational programs such as nursing and respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality instruction and mentorship to a diverse student population

• Maintaining academic relevance through literature review and research activities

• Participating in exemplary course and materials development

• Collaboration with colleagues to continuously update and strengthen courses and programs

• Maintaining office hours

• Participating in departmental meetings and faculty evaluations

• Engaging in staff development programs

• Contributing to academic and career advisement

• Participating in college governance and committees.

• Demonstrating a commitment to developing instructional strategies that address equity gaps experienced by African Americans, Latinx, Native Americans, and other disproportionately impacted students.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicant must meet the minimum qualifications of a Biological Sciences faculty discipline at the college. To review the minimum qualifications for faculty disciplines, refer to Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges, which can be found on the California Chancellor's Office website at https://www.cccco.edu/About-Us/Chancellors-Office/Divisions/Educational-Services-and-Support/What-we-do/Educational-Programs-and-Professional-Development/Minimum-Qualifications

• Possess a Master's degree from an accredited institution in any biological science

• OR Bachelor's in any biological science AND Master's in biochemistry, biophysics, or marine science

• OR the equivalent

• Must have evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the socio-economic, academic, cultural and ethnic diversity within the community college student population, including students for whom English is not their first language, first generation college students, and students with physical and/or learning disabilities as these factors relate to differences in learning styles.

*The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD, EdD, or MD training and/or experience in cellular biology, molecular biology, anatomy, physiology, and related allied health programs

• Demonstrated skills in, and enthusiasm for, teaching biological science courses at the college level

• Computer literacy and experience developing technology-related teaching methods.

• Knowledge of experiential learning and interactive teaching methods.

• Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other disproportionately impacted students; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Additional Information

Full-Time Faculty Application Requirements

A standard application consists of the following:

• Online District Application

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Transcript

• Teaching Statement (2 page maximum) (see special instructions)

• Equity Statement (2 page maximum) (see special instructions)

*SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: To successfully add the additional required documentation to your application, please select “add Supplemental Attachment” and then select “OTHER” when uploading the following documents: Teaching Philosophy Statement. PLEASE NOTE: The system will not prompt you to upload supplemental attachments; however, they are required. Please refer to the application requirements before submitting your application.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE SELECTED FOR A FINAL INTERVIEW YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION TO BE REVIEWED AS A PART OF THE FINAL PROCESS.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all application materials are received prior to the recruitment deadline.

Pay Philosophy

Starting salaries for Full-Time Faculty are based on a combination of experience (step) and educational (group) achievement. Initial placement is within the starting salary range and a minimum of step 5 within the applicable group. Further advancements are based on longevity and educational growth.

https://www.smcfa.org/contract

This advertised salary range is based on the contracted regular semesters (Fall and Spring). Intersessions (Winter and/or Summer), additional teaching load, and/or substitute teaching may result in increased earning potential.

Diversity Statement

Recent experience working with African American, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom; and a willingness to use culturally responsive instructional practices.

Demonstrated sensitivity to issues of diversity, and ability to motivate and teach community college students of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, cultures, and learning styles, as well as students with disabilities or varied levels of academic preparation.

Please review our Diversity Report: https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/diversity-equity-inclusivity/diversity-reports.php

Equity StatementSanta Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity and inclusion. Equity, diversity and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment. Equal Employment Opportunity Disclosure

The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3420 (Equal Employment Opportunity) may be accessed at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/governance/board-of-trustees/documents/board-policy-manual/board-policies/chapter-3-general-institution/BP-3420-EEO.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Equivalency Statement

The Santa Monica Community College District, in its desire to select outstanding faculty members from the largest possible pool of qualified applicants, recognizes the fact that candidates may attain expertise in a discipline through a variety of means. Certain combinations of education, experience and other accomplishments in the field may be judged by the District as equal to the stated minimum qualifications for this position. Candidates who feel they possess such equivalent qualifications are encouraged to apply and provide appropriate documentation of their qualifications. If you are applying for the recruitment through equivalency based on work experience, you will be required to submit proof of your work history.For further details regarding equivalency criteria, please download the Equivalency Application Statement Form available at: https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/employment/documents/equivalency-statement-for-application.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Conditions of Employment

Appointment is subject to verification of official transcripts, current or previous employment, tuberculosis and fingerprint clearance. Selected candidate must provide identification and work authorization.

For more information about Santa Monica Community College:

https://www.smc.edu

https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/index.php

https://www.smc.edu/administration/human-resources/diversity-equity-inclusivity/index.php

To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/5823654