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

About The School of Education

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.

Job Overview

An Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati is expected to teach, conduct research, scholarly and other professional or creative activities. This position will support the University of Cincinnati’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Essential Functions

• 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

Required Education

• An earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Science Education, or a similar field by August 2026.

Required Experience

• 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

Additional Qualifications Considered

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• 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.

Application Process Information

The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. The teacher education programs are CAEP accredited.

Interested applicants should submit:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications for the described position, philosophy of science teaching and learning, and a description of your current and future scholarship goals.
• A current curriculum vita.
• Full contact information for three references (at least one of whom should be able to address teaching).
• A copy of graduate transcripts (unofficial copies accepted).

Applications will be reviewed beginning Nov. 15, 2025, and will continue until position is filled. The position start date is August 15, 2026.

Inquiries about this position should be directed to:

Dr. Helen Meyer, Director of Undergraduate Licensure
Chair Science Education Search
Helen.meyer@uc.edu or 513-556-5115