Assistant/Associate Professor of Secondary Education - Science (Graduate Level)

National Louis University•Lisle, IL

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About The Position

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University seeks a full-time, 10-month, open-ranking faculty member at the assistant or associate professor level to provide leadership to its Natural Sciences Education program, which includes biology, physics, chemistry, and geology. The successful candidate will bring expertise in secondary education, support the growth of teacher preparation programs, and teach graduate-level coursework at the master’s level. The position promotes the integration of current research-based and culturally responsive teaching methods into curriculum and instruction across traditional and alternative Secondary Education programs. The faculty member will contribute to NCE’s mission of preparing educators and school leaders through accessible, high-quality, progressive education. They will draw on current research to inform instruction, model research methodologies, and support teacher candidates as practitioner researchers. The role calls for a collaborative educator committed to developing students and teachers, advancing quality education, and finding creative ways to help students succeed.

Requirements

Earned doctorate in Science Education or a related educational field.
Three or more years of secondary-level teaching experience related to science.
Demonstrated or planned scholarly research agenda focused on science, secondary education, or teacher education.
Strong commitment to fostering and promoting quality education that is accessible for all students.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the learning sciences and innovative applications of emerging technologies.
Strong teaching and research skills.
Proven experience and proficiency teaching across online, blended, and face-to-face higher education platforms.

Responsibilities

Teach content methods courses and practicum experiences corresponding to science curriculum expertise.
Coach teacher candidates in field-based learning experiences.
Collaborate across disciplines to analyze teacher and student learning data and continuously design innovative teacher preparation practices.
Draw upon current research to inform instruction and model research methodologies for teacher candidates.
Support teacher candidates as they develop as practitioner researchers.
Promote research-based and culturally responsive teaching methods in curriculum and instruction.
Provide leadership to the Natural Sciences Education program and support the growth of teacher preparation programs.