Assistant Professor of STEM Education

45698BR

Extended Job Title:

Assistant Professor of STEM Education

Organization:

Texas Tech University

Position Description:

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor for the STEM Education Track with experience in Mathematics Education to begin September 1, 2027.

All prospective employees are encouraged to visit Work at Texas Tech (https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/) to learn more about becoming a part of our campus community.

Requisition ID:

45698BR

Travel Required:

None

Major/Essential Functions:

In line with TTU’s strategic priorities to engage and empower a dynamic student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with a breadth of student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

As a faculty member in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction, you will be expected to:

• Maintain an active, externally funded research program focused on K-16 Mathematics Education

• Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and other scholarly outlets

• Teach graduate level courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise

• Advise and mentor students, including but not limited to doctoral students pursuing dissertation research

• Contribute to collaborative initiatives within the College of Education and across the university

• Engage in outreach and policy communication activities to ensure research informs state and national workforce priorities

Grant Funded?:

No

Pay Basis:

Monthly

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Earned doctorate from an AAU institution;

• One or more years working with and/or facilitating STEM outreach;

• Evidence of a clear research agenda (refereed presentations and publications in research-focused venues) in content-specific, psychological K-16 Mathematics Education and/or applications of AI in Mathematics Education;

• Evidence in developing and/or participating in research practice partnerships, collaborative research, and/or engaged scholarship with teachers, school districts, non-profits, government agencies, and/or community/professional organizations;

• Evidence of participation in practitioner-focused professional development and/or teaching professional organizations at local, state, national and/or international levels;

• Demonstrated experience in mentoring or a record of advising graduate students and serving on quantitative-focused doctoral dissertation and/or master’s thesis committees;

• Demonstrated experience of teaching online;

• Demonstrated experience of teaching graduate-level STEM education and/or mathematics education courses at the post-secondary level;

• Demonstrated experience with grant activities, either applying, receiving, and/or working off grant funding.

Department:

EDUC Curriculum and Instruction Gen

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Group:

Assistant Professor

Salary Grade:

800

Does this position work in a research laboratory?:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include the following documents in your application:

• A cover letter (up to three pages) highlighting the alignment of experiences with the job position

• Curriculum vitae

• Unofficial graduate transcripts

• A one-page research statement

• A one-page teaching philosophy

• List of three references with complete addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Weverton Ataide Pinheiro, Search Committee Chair at [email protected] . If you need assistance with the application process, contact Human Resources, Talent Acquisition at [email protected] or 806-742-3851 .

Safety Information:

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Pay Statement:

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

About the College:

The Texas Tech University College of Education, with over 2,000 students, offers a nationally recognized undergraduate teacher preparation program and 21 graduate degrees that prepare students for professional or academic positions in education. We are a community of scholars, researchers, and educators with a commitment to excellence in teaching and serving ED-12 public schools and beyond. We collaborate with local, regional, state, national, and global partners to address complex problems facing individuals and communities. In recognition of its extraordinary community outreach efforts, the college received a 2018 W.K. Kellogg Foundation Community Engagement Scholarship Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

About the Department/School/Area:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is committed to serving stakeholders in K-12 and beyond through excellence in teaching, research, and service in order to improve education using innovative practices to create positive change in the dynamic global society in which we all live.

About the University:

Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas — hard work, grit and authenticity — the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

Applications must be received by:

09/16/2026

Faculty Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Mathematics Education or Curriculum & Instruction with a Mathematics Education emphasis conferred by an accredited university by August 31, 2027.

• Three or more years of full-time mathematics teaching in the K-12 classroom and/or undergraduate mathematics or in mathematics education.

• Evidence of an emerging research agenda and scholarly contributions in Mathematics Education including recent (within the past four years) peer-reviewed journal publications.

Duty Point:

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities