Assistant Professor, Science Education

Texas A&M University System•Corpus Christi, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Science Education, commencing Fall 2027. This role involves contributing to undergraduate and graduate educator preparation through high-quality teaching, maintaining an active research and scholarly agenda in science education, and providing service to the department, college, university, and profession. The successful candidate will teach science education courses, mentor students, participate in program development, and build a productive research profile including publications, presentations, and seeking external funding. A commitment to effective science teaching and learning, collaboration with educational partners, and the university's core missions of teaching, research, and service is expected. The Department of Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences (CILS) offers a range of highly-rated academic programs at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an R2 Doctoral Research Institution with a heritage of teaching excellence and innovation.

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.
Demonstrating a commitment to effective science teaching and learning.
Collaborating with educational partners.
Fulfilling the university’s teaching, research, and service missions.