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.