Assistant/Associate Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education

STEM•San Diego, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in STEM Education. The University of San Diego seeks faculty with expertise in STEM education to advance educational equity and social justice, across early childhood, K–12, and higher education. Faculty with expertise in STEM Education strengthen the university’s capacity to secure external funding, expand community partnerships, and develop innovative, culturally responsive programs. The successful candidate will be a scholar-practitioner committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a demonstrated ability to prepare educators to meet the needs of diverse learners. This individual will serve as a lead for STEM education–related curriculum development within the Department of Learning and Teaching, provide leadership in the Single Subject program, and report to the Chair and Associate Chair of the department.

Requirements

Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education, STEM/STEM Education from an accredited institution (ABD candidates may be considered with evidence of degree completion prior to appointment)
Valid K–12 teaching credential (preferably in California)
Demonstrated STEM K-12 classroom teaching experience
Experience teaching online and in-person in higher education settings
Demonstrated experience implementing culturally sustaining, trauma-informed, and inclusive instructional practices STEM classrooms.
Proven ability to create equitable and inclusive learning environments that honor students’ whole selves including their cultural identities, abilities, and diverse lived experiences.
Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity in STEM education
Evidence of potential for continued publication in peer-reviewed outlets
Experience developing STEM curricula, inclusive pedagogies, mentoring frameworks, or pipeline programs.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and mentorship skills
Demonstrated leadership abilities within academic or professional settings
Capacity to contribute to institutional governance and shared leadership

Nice To Haves

Experience working with historically underrepresented or marginalized communities in STEM particularly in science and mathematics
Experience advocating for equity and access for marginalized learners within STEM
Record of professional leadership in organizations or initiatives promoting equity, student wellness, and social justice
Commitment to culturally responsive, evidence-based, and equity-centered pedagogy
Demonstrated interest in and/or record of securing external grants for research, program development, or community initiatives.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level courses in STEM across early childhood, K–12, and higher education contexts
Serve as lead for the Single Subjects 7th-12th programs
Integrate equity-centered, culturally responsive, and critical pedagogies into teaching and curriculum design
Develop and maintain an active, sustainable research agenda addressing inclusive education in STEM
Pursue external funding to support research, program development, and community partnerships
Mentor and advise credential candidates, master’s students, and doctoral students, fostering academic success, professional growth, and well-being
Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement innovative curricula, programs, and pathways that advance inclusive excellence
Engage in service at the department, school, and university levels
Build and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and professional associations