Associate Professor, Science Education

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School of Arts and Sciences

Department: Education
Campus: Beirut
Expected start date: Fall or Spring 2016-2017
Deadline for applying: April 30, 2016 

Position Summary 

The Department of Education in the School of Arts and Sciences at the Lebanese American University (LAU) invites applicants to a tenure track position at the Associate Professor rank. The department is interested in highly qualified and motivated applicants, with expertise in Science Education , and who are committed to innovative teaching, research, and program development. Applicants should have a proven research track record. 

Responsibilities 

• Teach Science Education and general education courses based on program needs 
• Actively engage in research 
• Supervise MA theses and projects; and senior study projects 
• Supervise student-teachers on school sites 
• Advise and mentor students 
• Engage in service to the department, the university, the profession, and the community 
• Additional duties may be set by the department in light of departmental needs and priorities. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate Professor at the current recognized institution. 
• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education-emphasis Science Education from a recognized University. 
• Evidence of scholarship and research productivity. 
• Evidence of relevant successful university teaching. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Ability to develop grant proposals 
• Experience in program accreditation 

The Department:

The Department of Education consists of 7 full-time faculty and a number of part-time faculty. The Department of is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research, and is committed to student-centerdness and to serving the community. 

The University:

The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York. Information about the University can be found at http://www.lau.edu.lb. 

Standard Application Requirements:

Prospective candidates should apply electronically by sending a letter of interest including a statement of teaching and research interests, an updated CV, and unofficial transcripts by email to: apaa@lau.edu.lb. The CV should include the names, emails and phone numbers of three references. The university reserves the right to contact additional references with notice given to the candidates at an appropriate time in the process. Candidates must refer to position no. AS-16-13, in the subject line of the email.