Assistant/Associate Professor of Science Education

We invite applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Science Education in the Department of Middle, Secondary & K-12 Education ( MDSK) in the Cato College of Education. This full-time, 9-month, tenure-eligible position will begin August 2025, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach students in undergraduate and graduate programs. We seek faculty colleagues to join a high achieving and dynamic department committed to preparing professionals who are knowledgeable, effective, reflective, responsive, and collaborative.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of current issues in science education and science teacher preparation. Faculty in this department have the opportunity to inform curriculum, guide students' intellectual growth, engage in innovative research, and foster active learning environments. The selected applicant will: maintain scholarly productivity in research, publications, and presentations; obtain external funds to support research activities; teach courses related to science education; prepare pre-service teachers for successful outcomes with teacher licensure requirements; serve on doctoral dissertation committees; provide service to the field and profession; and participate in program, department, college, and university governance. We encourage applicants with a desire for interdisciplinary collaboration in innovative science education or STEM education research.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

A current NC teaching license or eligibility to obtain one.

The Setting: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a doctoral, research-intensive university in one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas on an expanding modern campus. It is part of one of the oldest public university systems in the United States. UNC Charlotte offers approximately 31,000 students with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences a variety of competitive undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

Application: A complete online application must be submitted electronically to receive full consideration. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. All interested applicants should visit: https://jobs.charlotte.edu (Position # 004917).

The following documents should be included within your electronic submission:

* Complete application profile

* Cover letter that: a) explains reasons for your interest in the position; b) demonstrates alignment between your experiences and the responsibilities of the position; and c) provides evidence that addresses each required qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications

* Curriculum Vita (CV)

* Statement of Research

* Reprints of three (3) scholarly works

* Three (3) pieces of evidence of teaching efficacy (e.g., course evaluations, teaching awards, letter from someone with direct knowledge of teaching practice, etc.) (If possible, at least one (1) piece of evidence of teaching efficacy should relate to teaching online.)

* Names and contact information for five (5) professional references

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

The candidate chosen for this position will be required to provide an official transcript of their highest earned degree and submit to a criminal background check.

For additional information or informal inquiries, contact the Search Committee Chair:

Dr. Hilary Dack

Associate Professor of Middle Grades Education

hdack@charlotte.edu