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[Phys-l] Position opening at APS - Teacher Education Programs Manager




The American Physical Society (APS) http://www.aps.org, the premier
membership association for physicists, seeks a dynamic and personable
science education professional to fill the position of Teacher Education
Programs Manager based at APS Headquarters in College Park, MD (near DC
Metro Green Line). Reporting to the Society’s Assistant Director of
Education, this position has responsibilities in three chief areas:
PhysTEC (a national project dedicated to improving and promoting the
education of future physics and physical science teachers.); Teacher
professional development; and Curriculum development. Responsibilities
include: Organizing national workshops and topical conferences on
issues relevant to physics teacher education; Managing PhysTEC Noyce
Scholars project and PhysTEC member institutions; Conducting site visits
to PhysTEC funded institutions and helping organize and conduct annual
meetings; Engaging university faculty and staff in developing activities
to improve interactions between universities and K-12 schools and
teachers; Developing a national program of physics teacher professional
development; Integrating APS-developed curriculum with other
research-based active-engagement curriculum and pedagogy; Seeking
external funding, where appropriate, to expand our efforts in providing
professional development for physics teachers; Working with American
Association of Physics Teachers to integrate APS professional
development activities with their efforts; Serving as liaison with APS
Outreach to integrate efforts; Helping develop appropriate physics
curriculum based on APS-sponsored projects or products (e.g., Nuclear
Forensics, LaserFest); Working with physics teachers to vet ideas,
classroom-test materials, and provide feedback on curricular ideas. PhD
in physics or related science required and high school physics teaching
experience. Experience with teacher education is desirable. Excellent
written and verbal communication skills are necessary. To apply, send
cover letter with salary requirement, resume and a list of professional
references to the attention of the Director of Human Resources via
e-mail: personnel@aps.org or fax: 301-699-8144. EOE M/F/D/V

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Monica Plisch, Ph.D.
Assistant Director of Education
American Physical Society
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
Email: plisch@aps.org
Phone: 301-209-3273
Fax: 301-209-0867