Assistant Professor of Science Education
Job Details
Posting Number: F2479P
Working Title: Assistant Professor of Science Education
Department: COE-Math, Sci, and Soc Studies
Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Science Education to begin August 2026. The position is a tenure-track, academic year appointment based at the Athens campus, with the possibility of summer employment.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain a scholarly research, publication, and grant writing record
- Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in science education
- Advise graduate students and supervise graduate student research
- Contribute to the department to maintain programs of excellence in research and teaching
- Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and public
Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate by the start date in science education or a closely related field.
Additional Requirements
- An active record of scholarship and productivity commensurate with experience
- Potential for seeking and attracting external funding
- Ability to effectively teach in our science teacher preparation programs
- Ability to teach face-to-face and online within the current program curriculum
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
- One or more years of experience teaching in PreK-12 settings
- Evidence that science education is central to research
- One or more years of experience with populations having varied backgrounds and learning preferences
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applications received by October 20th, 2025 are assured full consideration. A complete application includes a letter of application, curriculum vita, transcripts, two samples of scholarly writing, and three letters of recommendation.
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