Assistant/Associate Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education

About the position The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty position in STEM Education. The University of San Diego seeks faculty with expertise in STEM education to advance educational equity and social justice, across early childhood, K–12, and higher education. Faculty with expertise in STEM Education strengthen the university’s capacity to secure external funding, expand community partnerships, and develop innovative, culturally responsive programs. The successful candidate will be a scholar-practitioner committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a demonstrated ability to prepare educators to meet the needs of diverse learners. This individual will serve as a lead for STEM education–related curriculum development within the Department of Learning and Teaching, provide leadership in the Single Subject program, and report to the Chair and Associate Chair of the department.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level courses in STEM across early childhood, K–12, and higher education contexts
• Serve as lead for the Single Subjects 7th-12th programs
• Integrate equity-centered, culturally responsive, and critical pedagogies into teaching and curriculum design
• Develop and maintain an active, sustainable research agenda addressing inclusive education in STEM
• Pursue external funding to support research, program development, and community partnerships
• Mentor and advise credential candidates, master’s students, and doctoral students, fostering academic success, professional growth, and well-being
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement innovative curricula, programs, and pathways that advance inclusive excellence
• Engage in service at the department, school, and university levels
• Build and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and professional associations

Requirements

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education, STEM/STEM Education from an accredited institution (ABD candidates may be considered with evidence of degree completion prior to appointment)
• Valid K–12 teaching credential (preferably in California)
• Demonstrated STEM K-12 classroom teaching experience
• Experience teaching online and in-person in higher education settings
• Demonstrated experience implementing culturally sustaining, trauma-informed, and inclusive instructional practices STEM classrooms.
• Proven ability to create equitable and inclusive learning environments that honor students’ whole selves including their cultural identities, abilities, and diverse lived experiences.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity in STEM education
• Evidence of potential for continued publication in peer-reviewed outlets
• Experience developing STEM curricula, inclusive pedagogies, mentoring frameworks, or pipeline programs.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and mentorship skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities within academic or professional settings
• Capacity to contribute to institutional governance and shared leadership

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with historically underrepresented or marginalized communities in STEM particularly in science and mathematics
• Experience advocating for equity and access for marginalized learners within STEM
• Record of professional leadership in organizations or initiatives promoting equity, student wellness, and social justice
• Commitment to culturally responsive, evidence-based, and equity-centered pedagogy
• Demonstrated interest in and/or record of securing external grants for research, program development, or community initiatives.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• a retirement contribution given to you by the University
• access to on-campus Fitness Centers

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