The Department of Teacher Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of STEM Education position with focus on Science Education to begin in Fall 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to actively conduct research and publish in the area of STEM education, pursue external funding to support research activities and provide quality teaching and advising at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels and participate in interdisciplinary activities and professional service. Our Teacher Education Department seeks a colleague who might have strengths in learning sciences perspectives in learning analytics in K-12, measurement and assessment, and quantitative research skills.

A doctoral degree in STEM education or a related field (by date of hire), the focus on Science Education is preferred; and have a record, or the potential for achieving a record of research productivity, including external funding in these areas.

Preferred: Prior educational development experience with STEM faculty, working across STEM disciplines and demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness at a college or university level. Experience with educational research methodologies and familiarity with the academic mission of research-intensive universities. Research expertise and preK-12 teaching experience; experience in community engagement activities, and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and social justice.

SALARY: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

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