Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction: Science Education

Job Type

Full-Time

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Hours per Week

40 hours

Hiring Department

School of Education

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing:

• A detailed letter of interest and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae.
• A sample of recent scholarly writings.
• Recent teaching evaluations (university level and/or K-12).
• Unofficial transcripts.
• Names and contact information, including e-mails for three (3) references.

Important Instructions:   

When prompted to upload your “resume”, upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to “Cover Letter” or “References”.

If the required application materials were not uploaded at the “resume” prompt, please withdraw your application and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

Job Summary

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Education (SOE) is seeking an Assistant Professor of Science Education. UT Tyler is a Carnegie R:2 institution located in Tyler Texas with satellite campuses in Longview and Palestine. UT Tyler is also home to the University Academy Laboratory Schools, K-12 STEM Academies designed to provide a high-fidelity inquiry-based clinical setting.  The SOE provides multiple pathways to teacher certification. Pathways include traditional teacher preparation for EC-6 candidates, UTeach STEM Teacher preparation (4-8 and 7-12), teacher residencies, and an online graduate option. The SOE C&I Masters has a STEM option. The SOE also houses an EdD in School Improvement. The SOE is home to the Ingenuity Center, a STEM Education Research and Development Center.

Essential Functions

• Pursue an active scholarly research agenda.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in teacher education and curriculum and instruction.
• Seek grant funds to support research and teaching activities.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Actively support local area schools.
• Contribute to the university, the East Texas community, and the profession through service and outreach activities.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Science Education or Curriculum and Instruction focused on Science Education.
• Evidence of ability to conduct a focused and sustained research agenda.
• A minimum of three (3) years of K-12 classroom experience.
• Ability to collaborate with STEM Education faculty in SOE and STEM Colleges for research and pursuit of external funding.
• Evidence of preparation to teach pedagogy, Science content for educators, and science pedagogical content knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of scholarship as measured by peer-reviewed products.
• Evidence of successful university teaching in methods courses or Science courses targeted for educators.
• Evidence of successful K-12 Science classroom teaching.
• Expertise in Science teacher education, STEM Education, instructional coaching, School improvement.
• Ability to teach face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.

Other Information

• Combination of training/experience/coursework may be considered.

About The University of Texas at Tyler

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls more than 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Our beautiful Tyler campus features more than 200 acres nestled along a lake and surrounded by thick pine and oak forests, providing a picturesque location for study and recreation. For student convenience, we also maintain regional campuses in Palestine and Longview, as well as a location in Houston.

We encourage you to visit our campus and see for yourself why UT Tyler is where you’ll feel at home—and find your best path.

Additional Information

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.