Join a group of enthusiastic faculty members in science and mathematics education to complete a Ph.D. in Professional Education Studies with an Emphasis in Mathematics and Science. Gain experiences such as teaching science or mathematics methods courses; assisting with funded research focused on teacher professional development and improved K-12 student learning in STEM; supervising elementary or secondary science student teachers; and leading professional student organizations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Three or more years of K-12 classroom teaching experience and a Master’s Degree (evidence of professional service and effective teaching preferred). Female and American Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.
SUPPORT: We have 4-7 positions available. Benefits will include an annual salary of $25,000, tuition remission for 12 graduate credits (each year), and potential eligibility for an additional $5,000 Top Tier Scholarship (each year).
DETAILS: Oklahoma State University, a comprehensive, land-grant institution of higher education with an enrollment of more than 21,000 students, is located in Stillwater (pop. 42,000). The University offers 91 programs of study leading to a bachelor’s degree, 70 master’s programs and 46 doctoral programs. The College of Education is centrally located on OSU’s scenic campus. Our newly-refurbished, state-of-the-art facility provides contemporary offices, classrooms, laboratories, and a distance learning center. Stillwater is approximately 65 miles distant from both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas.
Learn more about the Oklahoma State University College of Education and make your application to the Graduate School online: http://www.okstate.edu/education/ Note that the PhD admission deadline is March 1, 2010.
TO APPLY: Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, current vita, graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of reference to Dr. Julie Thomas, Frank and Carol Morsani Chair, Science Education Research, Oklahoma State University, College of Education, 245 Willard, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-4042. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
BEGINNING DATE: Fall classes begin August 15, 2010.
FOR MORE INFO: Download the flier here. Contact Julie Thomas: 405-744-7396 or julie.thomas@okstate.edu