Assistant Professor, Elementary/Middle Science Education, School of Education, CECH-IT Assistant Professor, Elementary/Middle Science Education, School of Education, CECH-IT

University of Cincinnati • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The School of Education at the University of Cincinnati seeks to hire a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Elementary (K-8) Science Education. Primary responsibilities align with standard tenure track appointments including teaching and advising, research and scholarship, and service. The position is campus-based, although there are online teaching opportunities. The person in this position will have the opportunity to take a leadership role in shaping the new Elementary (K-8) licensing program, as part of the state’s newly revised licensure structure. Therefore, we seek an applicant who understands and can work across the elementary (K-5) and middle childhood (4-9) grade bands in terms of science content background and age-appropriate pedagogies.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Science Education, or a similar field by August 2026.
• Appropriate K-8 teaching experience or teaching license in elementary education or middle childhood science education.
• A record of, or documented potential for, science education research and scholarship.

Nice To Haves

• A strong commitment to urban teaching and research.
• A record of scholarship and/or external funding.
• Experience with teaching aligned with the Science of Reading.
• Experience working with preservice and/or in-service elementary or middle-grades science teachers.
• Ability to integrate appropriate technologies into instruction.
• Three or more years of elementary science teaching experience in US public schools.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate elementary science methods classes
• Conducting research and scholarship, including applying for external research support
• Teaching graduate level courses in areas of expertise, including in online programs
• Contributing to continuous assessment and development of licensure program
• Advising and teaching doctoral students
• Providing service to programs and professional community
• Working with community partners

Benefits

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission for you and your eligible dependents.
• Robust Retirement Plans with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and additional end-of-year paid time off.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree