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Oregon State University is engaged in a major hiring initiative to enhance the disciplinary-based and education-based synergy of STEM education research in life-long learning, K-12 education, transition to college, lower- and upper-division university education. We anticipate six tenure-line faculty positions in addition to a full-time, permanent director of the new [[http://stem.science.oregonstate.edu/home|Center for Research in Lifelong STEM Learning]] are advertised for the 2012-2013 academic year with a tenure home in the College of Science, Education, or Engineering. The new Center works closely with our [[http://oregonstate.edu/ctl/|Center for Teaching and Learning]] and [[http://oregonstate.edu/tac/|Technology Across the Curriculum]] office to promote best practices. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong interest in doing collaborative research in this setting, and within the broader education community. 

As of 9/24/11, these jobs are wending their way through the administrative approval process.  Further information will be posted at this site as it becomes available.  Stay tuned!

==== Faculty Position in Physics Education Research ====

The [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu|Physics Department]] at [[http://oregonstate.edu|Oregon State University]] invites applications for a full time, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, with an anticipated start date of Sept 16, 2012. We are looking for individuals with a strong background and future research plans to expand our Physics Education Research Group. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in physics or a related area. The successful candidate is expected to teach physics effectively at the lower division, upper division, and graduate levels. We are particularly interested in candidates with a strong interest in doing collaborative research in a large and vibrant university group and within the broader education community. More information about our current PER research group can be found at the following links: 
  * [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/portfolioswiki|Paradigms in Physics Project]] 
  * [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/~demareed/OSUPER/doku.php|OSUPER (OSU PER Group pages)]]
  * [[http://www.physics.oregonstate.edu/ResearchPER
|Research in Physics Education in the Physics Department]]

Oregon State University, which has the top Carnegie Research University classification of RU/VH (very high research activity), is a Land Grant institution and has strong programs in the physical sciences, the life sciences, and engineering. Please visit www.physics.oregonstate.edu for more information. Candidates should apply online at http://oregonstate.edu/jobs/ , job# 0008059, and electronically submit a curriculum vitae, a list of publications, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests. Preferred qualifications include a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Candidates should address this qualification in their curriculum vitae. Candidates also should arrange to have three letters of reference sent to per11@science.oregonstate.edu via e-mail. For full consideration apply by January 5, 2012. OSU is an AA/EOE and has a policy of being responsive to dual-career needs.