Assistant Professor of Environmental and Science Education Department of Teaching and Learning

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The Department of Teaching and Learning

in the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education at the University of Montana in collaboration with the Environmental Studies Program announces a search for a jointly appointed

Assistant or Associate Professor of Environmental and Science Education

. We seek applications for a full-time assistant or associate professor to teach Environmental and Science Education education courses in a dynamic, inquiry-based teacher education program. The position includes teaching and advising students seeking teaching licenses in secondary science, teaching environmental education to undergraduate and graduate students, and overseeing the Environmental Education Certificate program at the graduate level. General responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising candidates in field placements, research, service, and advising. Preference will be given to applicants who show: 1) teaching and training experiences in K-12 schools as well as the informal educational settings, and 2) an ability to work and collaborate with diverse groups on campus and in the community. This position begins Autumn of 2023.

Required Experience

Earned doctorate (ABD with expectation of completion by hire date) in Environmental Education or Science Education or a closely related field

Experience teaching and training environmental education and/or secondary science in K-12 schools and classrooms and related education settings

Established record of scholarship or potential to do so

Desired Qualifications

Experience teaching and working with students and organizations that address diversity, equity, and inclusion

Experience with University-based certificate programs and accreditation in Environmental Education and Secondary Science instruction

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UM

UM is a flagship public doctoral research institution that sits in the aboriginal territories of the Salish and Kalispell people. A research-intensive institution that grants associate to doctoral degrees, UM is committed to accessible and inclusive education as the foundation of social and economic prosperity. A viable democracy relies on citizens who are broadly educated and specifically skilled, and is enriched by diversity in thought, background, appearance and beliefs.

UM's long tradition of teaching excellence and experiential learning evidences our commitment to student success. The University ranks fifth among public universities in producing Rhodes Scholars, currently has the highest graduate student enrollment in its history, and, in the fall of 2021, welcomed the largest incoming freshman class in several years. UM is investing substantially in the on-campus experience. Over $100 million has been allocated to renovate campus facilities, including sustainability upgrades.

UM is an essential part of Missoula, a culturally vibrant college town characterized by scenic beauty, a socially engaged community, and a healthy economy. Our commitment to place-based, applied experiences ensures our students reap the benefits of a large flagship institution in an intimate setting. This setting attracts talent to the University of Montana community, where arts, culture and academics shape the formative years of a student population that is 40% first-generation. UM is part of a global community, and actively recruits and enrolls students from all over the world, as well as provides a range of opportunities for students to study abroad.

About Missoula

UM is located in Missoula, a vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains, wilderness and clear, cold rivers. The educational, medical, and cultural hub of the region, Missoula offers a rare blend of outdoor adventure, big-city culture, and exceptional quality of life. The vibrant downtown community embraces the state’s most sophisticated music and art scene and includes a new public library that houses the Families First Learning Lab, UM’s Spectrum science museum, and the UM Living Lab. Just east of Missoula is the KettleHouse Amphitheater, ranking No. 45 out of the top 50 amphitheaters worldwide by Pollstar.

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