Job Information
University of South Carolina Open Rank (Tenure Track Faculty in STEM Education) in Columbia, South Carolina
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
College/Division: College of Education
Department: CED Instruction and Teacher Education
Advertised Job Summary:
The University of South Carolina seeks exceptionally qualified applicants for an Open Rank, 9-month appointment in STEM Education to begin Fall 2025. At the University of South Carolina, we strive to ensure an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity at work is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to sustainability. The university is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. We encourage applications from candidates who identify with groups that are historically underrepresented and underserved in a range of P-12, university, and community education settings. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum that is culturally responsive to all students.
Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: (a) teaching both undergraduate and graduate education, mathematics education, science education, and STEM education courses; (b) delivering K – 12 transdisciplinary STE M problem-based education content and pedagogy; © engaging in curriculum development and research in Middle Level and STEM education; (d) connecting and developing partnerships with local schools; and (e) supporting the service needs of the Middle Level Education and the EdD in Educational Practice and Innovation with a concentration in STEM Education programs; the department of Teacher Education, and the College of Education.
Advertised Salary Range: Salary is competitive commensurate with experience.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
Candidates must have earned a PhD or EdD in Mathematics Education, Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, STEM Education, or a related field. Experience with online teaching/learning platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Zoom) with the ability to incorporate innovative pedagogies around school- and community-based learning and professional development is required. Candidates must have excellent teaching skills, the ability to mentor teacher candidates and doctoral students; evidence of a continued record of research/scholarly productivity, professional development, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues.
Three years of experience working with pre-adolescents/adolescents and/or teacher education candidates in schools that serve students from underserved and underrepresented communities is required. Prior experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students is required.
Full/Part Time: Full Time