The University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides a distinctive environment for interdisciplinary STEM education research through its Cato College of Education, Center for STEM Education, STEM-focused graduate programs, and collaborations across the university and with regional schools, community organizations, and STEM industries. In the Cato College of Education at Charlotte, we envision STEM Education as a transdisciplinary field that encompasses all aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, not as distinct silos but as integrated teaching and learning. We place a central emphasis on process-centered STEM learning–how students actively learn and engage in STEM practices–and collaborative discourse. The successful candidate will be an education specialist with expertise in graduate-level STEM education and will bring a proven track record of designing holistic, transdisciplinary, hands-on, project-based, and problem-based STEM experiences that foster deep inquiry and analytic skills. The Assistant Professor will develop a focused research agenda in STEM education and establish active collaborations with colleagues in related areas of interest across the university. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to conducting high-impact STEM education research that connects directly to our academic programs and ultimately enhances educational opportunities and outcomes for all learners.Responsibilities● Teaching: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher licensure and advanced programs using multiple modalities and developing critical coursework in STEM education.● Advising & Mentoring: Advising and mentoring students, including serving on committees for undergraduate honors theses, Master's capstone projects, and doctoral dissertations● Research & Scholarship: Developing and maintaining an active research agenda with evidence of scholarly productivity (publications, presentations, and grant writing).● Funding: Demonstrates strong potential in securing internal and external funding to support research and program initiatives.● Service: Providing service to the department, college, university, and broader professional community.● Collaboration: Developing key interdisciplinary partnerships with colleagues in the Center for STEM Education, within the Cato College of Education, William States Lee College of Engineering, theCollege of Computing and Informatics, and theKlein College of Science. [1]
UNC Charlotte
Assistant Professor - 182202
