Associate Professor of STEM Education and Director of the Anita Zucker Institute for Entrepreneurial Educational Leadership at the STEM Center
The Citadel
Job no: 496930
Work type: Full Time Permanent - Faculty
Location: Charleston
Categories: Humanities
The Citadel's Zucker Family School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor of Education position specializing in STEM Teacher Education. Special consideration will be given to applicants with computer science education and a STEM education Discipline (e.g., science education or mathematics education) background, beginning August 2027.
About The Citadel College:
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history steeped in tradition and centered on our core values of honor, duty and state and country. The Citadel has been ranked #1 Public College in the South, offering up to a master's degree, for fourteen consecutive years, and one of the Ten Most Innovative Schools in the South by U.S. News and World Report.
The Citadel hosts 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets with an additional 1,000 students attending the graduate college through evening and online programs. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science) with an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guaranteeing students a quality education.
Along with a great environment for students and faculty, The Citadel is located on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, where you will be close to great restaurants, shopping and all of the art, entertainment and culture that can only be found in historic Charleston.
Position Summary
The Citadel's Zucker Family School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor of Education position specializing in STEM Teacher Education. Special consideration will be given to applicants with computer science education and a STEM education Discipline (e.g., science education or mathematics education) background, beginning August 2027.
We seek candidates with a commitment to working collaboratively with faculty and staff to prepared and to support K-12 STEM teacher candidates that integrate computational thinking/computer science/disruptive technologies into their content area classrooms in South Carolina. Candidates contributing to our school's mission are encouraged to identify their experiences in their cover letter.
This position also comes with a directorship for the Anita Zucker Institute for Entrepreneurial Educational Leadership in the STEM Center. The director will manage daily operations, scheduling, relationship building, and student support. Candidates for this position will show strong leadership, budgeting, verbal and written communication, and problem-solving skills.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate STEM education and computer science education programs. Candidates must demonstrate a record of, or potential for, scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, presentations, and securing external grant funding. Additional responsibilities include student mentorship through advising and collaborative undergraduate research and contributions to the life of the school, college, and profession.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- An earned doctorate from an accredited university in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, computer science education, teaching and learning, or related field; an established record of research work in STEM teacher education; demonstrated success as a 6-12 teacher and/or 6-12 certified professional; ability to collaborate with local P-12 school districts; and commitment to preparing professional educators to work in a variety of school environments.