Assistant Professor, Science Education

Texas A&M - Corpus Christi • Corpus Christi, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Science Education to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate educator preparation through high-quality teaching, an active research and scholarly agenda in science education, and service to the department, college, university, and profession. Responsibilities include teaching courses in science education and related areas, mentoring students, contributing to program development, and establishing a productive research agenda that includes scholarly publications, presentations, and pursuit of external funding, as appropriate. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to effective science teaching and learning, collaboration with educational partners, and the university’s teaching, research, and service missions. The department of Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences (CILS) offers the following top-rated academic programs: bachelor of science in early childhood education (EC-3), elementary education (with specializations in bilingual, elementary generalist, and mathematics 4-8), and special education; post baccalaureate alternative certification; master’s in curriculum and instruction, elementary education, instructional design and educational technology, reading, secondary education, and special education; and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction (with specializations in literacy studies, curriculum studies, instructional design and educational technology, kinesiology, and special education). For more information about the Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Science department, please visit: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/cils/index.php . Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Requirements

• Earned Doctoral degree in Science Education, Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Science Education, or a closely related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.
• A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Science Education or a closely related area.
• Familiarity with educator preparation and certification standards.
• Evidence of an Emerging Research Record.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years or more of (PK-12) science teaching experience.
• Membership and active involvement in professional organizations.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication in science education.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, supervising, or advising students at the university level.
• Demonstrated experience with instructional technology and online course development.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.
• Commitment to student success, collaboration, and service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in science education and related areas
• Mentoring students
• Contributing to program development
• Establishing a productive research agenda that includes scholarly publications, presentations, and pursuit of external funding, as appropriate
• Service to the department, college, university, and profession

What This Job Offers

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