Tenure track position

The Department of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure track appointment effective July 1, 19 1994. Applicants must have a background in science, a relevant doctorate, and an interest in precollege science teaching and science teacher education. Interests might include research on teacher education in the natural and physical sciences, cognitive and/or motivational theories of learning and instruction in the natural and physical sciences, student acquisition of scientific concepts, and/or assessment of scientific understanding. The successful candidate will provide instructional support for the fifth year teacher credential programs in Science Education as well as teach courses and advise students in research oriented Masters and Ph.D. programs. Applicants should send a letter of application, current resume, two repre- sentative publications (if available), and three letters of recommendation to: Jon Snyder, Chair, Search Committee, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. The applicaiton deadline for initial consideration is December 1, 1993; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information contact Dr. Snyder by by electronic mail at jon(a)edstar.gse.ucsb.edu. UCSB is an EO/AA employer.