Assistant Professor of Science Education - Department of Biology #26-26

California State University, Northridge•Northridge, CA

18d•$83,349 - $92,610•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biology at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is seeking a tenure-track faculty member in Biology/Science Education at the rank of Assistant Professor. Ph.D. in any area of Biological Education, Science Education, or Biology, and a track record of publication in biological education or science education are required. Post-doctorate experience and/or evidence of working with TK/12 teachers/students is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds. Primary teaching responsibilities will include general biology, science content courses for pre-service teachers, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty, as in-person courses. Scholarly activities will include developing an innovative program (including independent and collaborative projects) in biological or science education involving undergraduate and graduate students at CSUN. The successful candidate must actively pursue extramural funding to support his/her/their educational research as well as participate in department, university, and community service. In addition to teaching, the position requires weekly office hours, attending faculty meetings, participation in assessment of student learning, and service to the department, college, and university. Given CSUN’s commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and engagement in a diverse environment, the successful candidate will help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Biological Education, Science Education, Biology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
College or University-level or TK-12 teaching experience, in-person instruction
Research experience in biological education or science education
Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
Experience in writing and submitting grant applications
At least one first-authored publication in peer-reviewed Biological Education or Science Education journals.
Ability to teach pre-service teacher science content courses and/or introductory biology courses
At least one year of experience as a postdoctoral researcher, or a faculty member here or at another institution, or a life science industry researcher, or a TK-12 classroom educator.
Effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with in-service K-12 educators.
Demonstrated experience teaching either a pre-service teacher science content course or introductory biology courses.
Evidence of developing, or potential to develop, an independent, externally funded research program that is feasible for success at CSUN and engages both undergraduate and graduate (MS) student researchers
Evidence of effective engagement, or potential to engage, with a diverse student body
Experience using, or demonstrated potential to use, culturally responsive pedagogy that leads to equitable outcomes for all students
Experience creating, or the potential to create, a student-centered learning environment, including active learning
Research/Lab experience that includes working with students from diverse backgrounds
Experience adopting inclusive approaches to mentoring
Evidence of effective collaboration with colleagues in teaching, research, and/or service activities

Responsibilities

Teaching general biology
Teaching science content courses for pre-service teachers
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in their specialty, as in-person courses
Developing an innovative program in biological or science education involving undergraduate and graduate students at CSUN
Actively pursue extramural funding to support educational research
Participate in department, university, and community service
Maintain weekly office hours
Attend faculty meetings
Participate in assessment of student learning
Service to the department, college, and university
Help the Department achieve equitable academic outcomes for all students through teaching, student mentorship, scholarship, and service