Anti-Racist STEM Education Graduate Certificate Program Part Time

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nations first public normal school that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would in turn promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs and while we are proud of our roots as a teachers college we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry designing nutrition plans for professional athletes writing for major media and news organizations and working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham. FSU is unapologetically a public institution offering accessible affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

At FSU we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of antiracism encouraging a challenging yet collaborative learning environment and providing culturally relevant education. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse welcoming and inclusive community.

FSU currently enrolls about 3000 undergraduate and 1000 graduate and professional students offers 39 undergraduate majors and enrolls 41% BIPOC students in our undergraduate programs. Ideally situated between Boston and Worcester FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history achievement and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots verdant landscapes natural and cultural amenities and diverse communities.

Our founding motto LIVE TO THE TRUTH was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal Cyrus Peirce who sought to discover and teach truth in theory and in spirit and in manner and intellectual and truth moral. Early leaders found this motto speaks of sincerity of intensity of effort of resolution to succeed of joy in achievement. LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Teach classes in the Mary Miles Bibb Anti-Racist STEM Education Graduate Certificate program with expertise in at least one of the following topics: systemic racism in STEM and STEM education inequity and implicit biases in science medicine engineering computer science and mathematics how to apply anti-racist pedagogy in STEM classrooms applying an anti-racist lens to STEM education and teaching or mentoring educational or industry professionals in anti-racist leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in a related field.
• Evidence of expertise scholarly activity or creative work appropriate to the discipline.
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and antiracismin the curriculum and the classroom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD or other terminal degree in related field.
• Successful college teaching experience.

This posting is for potential part-time non-benefited faculty position.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of minoritized and marginalized groups women veterans persons with disabilities and all persons committed to diversity equity inclusion and antiracismare strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

1. Cover letter addressing teaching philosophy and any areas of specialization/expertise
2. CV/resume
3. Equity and inclusion statement* and
4. Names and contact information for three professional references (references are not automatically contacted at time of application).

Review of applications is ongoingas dictated by need. Official transcripts must be submitted upon appointment.

*An Equity and Inclusion Statement is a personal statement on a candidates commitments past efforts as well as future plans to enhance diversity equityinclusion and antiracism. Regardless of personal demographic characteristics FSU has a commitment to hiring candidates who share our commitment to the American Association of College and Universities (AAC&U) Inclusive Excellence Model. The equity and inclusion statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss scholarship professional skills experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the universitys efforts to promote a diverse equitableinclusive and antiracistcommunity. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidates application materials.

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