Assistant Professor

Position Number: 002068

Department: College of Education (Col)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 9

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides a distinctive environment for interdisciplinary STEM education research through its Cato College of Education, Center for STEM Education, STEM -focused graduate programs, and collaborations across the university and with regional schools, community organizations, and STEM industries. In the Cato College of Education at Charlotte, we envision STEM Education as a transdisciplinary field that encompasses all aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, not as distinct silos but as integrated teaching and learning. We place a central emphasis on process-centered STEM learning–how students actively learn and engage in STEM practices–and collaborative discourse. The successful candidate will be an education specialist with expertise in graduate-level STEM education and will bring a proven track record of designing holistic, transdisciplinary, hands-on, project-based, and problem-based STEM experiences that foster deep inquiry and analytic skills. The Assistant Professor will develop a focused research agenda in STEM education and establish active collaborations with colleagues in related areas of interest across the university. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to conducting high-impact STEM education research that connects directly to our academic programs and ultimately enhances educational opportunities and outcomes for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Teaching: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher licensure and advanced programs using multiple modalities and developing critical coursework in STEM education.

• Advising & Mentoring: Advising and mentoring students, including serving on committees for undergraduate honors theses, Master’s capstone projects, and doctoral dissertations

• Research & Scholarship: Developing and maintaining an active research agenda with evidence of scholarly productivity (publications, presentations, and grant writing).

• Funding: Demonstrates strong potential in securing internal and external funding to support research and program initiatives.

• Service: Providing service to the department, college, university, and broader professional community.

• Collaboration: Developing key interdisciplinary partnerships with colleagues in the Center for STEM Education, within the Cato College of Education, William States Lee College of Engineering (https://engr.charlotte.edu/) , theCollege of Computing and Informatics (https://cci.charlotte.edu/) , and theKlein College of Science (https://science.charlotte.edu/) . [1 (https://academics.charlotte.edu/undergraduate-programs/) ]

Minimum Experience / Education:

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

Preferred Education Skills and Experience:

• Engineering Background/Experience: Professional, academic, or applied background/experience in engineering or engineering education research.

• STEM -Education Teaching Experience: Demonstrated experience teaching STEM education coursework or integrated STEM learning experiences in higher education.

• Community Engagement Experience: Experience establishing community, institutional, or interdisciplinary partnerships.

• Demonstrated record of or potential for grant-writing and securing external research funding.

• Publications in STEM Education journals and/or conference proceedings in STEM Education-related conferences.

• A current NC teaching license or eligibility to obtain one.