Assistant Adjunct Professor - Science Education

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation; Iowa Center (IA); Remote; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Science Education seeks applications for a temporary Assistant Adjunct Professor, starting in January 2027. The position will teach SCI ED 5500: Techniques for Science Teachers—Making Sense of Modern Science, a one-credit course.

The course is online with Zoom meetings on Wednesday evenings during Spring 2027. The role is eligible to be performed remotely within Iowa.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in science education or related field required.
• Relevant professional or practical-oriented expertise appropriate to the assignment.
• Experience with online instruction preferred.

Skills

Online teaching

Science education

Education

Master's degree in science education or related field

Job description

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Science Education seeks applications for a temporary Assistant Adjunct Professor, starting in January 2027. This position will teach SCI ED 5500 Techniques for Science Teachers: Making Sense of Modern Science - From Headline to Phenomenon. This one credit hour course explores current scientific discoveries and emerging research reported in the news and examines the scientific principles, evidence, and questions underlying these developments. Online with Zoom meetings from 7-7:50 pm on Wednesday evenings during the Spring 2027 semester.

This position is eligible to be performed remotely within the state of Iowa. Employees who elect remote work must comply with the requirements of our remote work policy and agreement.

Master's degree in science education or related field plus relevant professional or practical-oriented expertise appropriate to the assignment required.

Job Category: Faculty

Temporary