Assistant Professor, Science Education

About the role

The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a 9‑month, tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Science Education position beginning Fall 2027 at Texas A&M University‑Corpus Christi. The role involves contributing to undergraduate and graduate educator preparation through teaching, an active research agenda, and service to the department, college, university, and profession. The department of Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences offers top‑rated programs including a B.S. in Early Childhood Education (EC‑3), Elementary Education (with specializations in bilingual, elementary generalist, and mathematics 4‑8), and Special Education; post‑baccalaureate alternative certification; master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Reading, Secondary Education, and Special Education; and a doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction (with specializations in Literacy Studies, Curriculum Studies, Instructional Design and Educational Technology, Kinesiology, and Special Education). The position is located in Corpus Christi, Texas and is a faculty (tenure‑track) appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in science education and related areas.
• Mentor students.
• Contribute to program development.
• Establish a productive research agenda including scholarly publications, presentations, and pursuit of external funding.
• Demonstrate a commitment to effective science teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with educational partners.
• Support the university’s teaching, research, and service missions.

Requirements

• Earned doctoral degree in Science Education, Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Science Education, or a closely related field (ABD considered if degree conferred by appointment).
• Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Science Education or a closely related area.
• Familiarity with educator preparation and certification standards.
• Evidence of an emerging research record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of PK‑12 science teaching experience.
• Membership and active involvement in professional organizations.
• Demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication in science education.
• Experience teaching, mentoring, supervising, or advising students at the university level.
• Experience with instructional technology and online course development.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.
• Commitment to student success, collaboration, and service to the department, college, university, and profession.