"Assistant Professor in Elementary Science/STEM Education"

Assistant Professor in Elementary Science/STEM Education

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:
Teacher Education - Elementary

Type:
Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:

The Department of Teacher Education and Learning Sciences (TELS) in NC State's College of Education invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Elementary STEM Education to start in Fall 2026. The faculty member will work in the elementary education programs, both undergraduate and graduate (MAT, M.Ed., Ph.D.) programs. Potential undergraduate science courses the successful candidate will teach include Teaching Science in the Primary Grades (ELM 320) and Teaching Science in the Intermediate Grades (ELM 420). The faculty member will also serve as the lead instructor for our Children Design, Create & Invent (ELM 340) course for prospective elementary teachers and may teach science methods courses (M.Ed. or MAT) and specialization graduate-level courses for practicing elementary teachers. The faculty member will also be part of the Elementary Education in Mathematics and Science (EEMS) doctoral concentration.

Additionally, the successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with existing STEM Education groups here at NC State (e.g. The Engineering Place and the Science House), as well as establish and maintain partnerships with local school districts by engaging in outreach activities such as facilitating professional development for teachers. The faculty member will also engage in scholarship related to teaching and learning and will have opportunities to conduct additional research projects.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education:

• PhD or EdD in Science/STEM Education or a closely related field (e.g. curriculum & instruction with a science emphasis)
• Experiences with PK-6 students in formal and/or informal educational settings

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated capacity to work with all students as well as to prepare future education professionals to work with all populations of students

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least three (3) years of teaching experience in grades K-8
• Experience teaching pre-service and practicing teachers
• A record of publication and presentation commensurate with experience, with preference to work related to the scholarship of teaching and learning
• Record of internal/external funding in support of the related research
• Experience facilitating teacher professional development
• Success in building relationships with schools and districts
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Required License or Certification:
N/A

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