Assistant Professor of Educator Preparation, Secondary Education

University of Nevada Reno; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Secondary Education beginning July 1, 2027, with summer teaching opportunities. We seek a scholar with a research agenda in learning sciences, teacher preparation, and STEM education (math and CS) whose work connects learning theory to practice and to learning environments.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising Master’s licensure students, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate by July 1, 2027 in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or related field.
• At least three years of K-12 teaching experience or equivalent.
• Ability to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in teacher preparation.
• Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in research and grant acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in Secondary Education and related teacher preparation.
• Advise Master’s students in Secondary First-Time Licensure programs.
• Mentor doctoral students in STEM Education and Curriculum and Instruction.
• Connect research, pedagogy, and teacher development at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Teaching

Grant writing

Research planning

Curriculum design

Education

Documented doctorate by July 1, 2027

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

Job Description

The College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno (R1) invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Secondary Education beginning July 1, 2027. The Assistant Professor will have summer teaching opportunities available.

We seek a scholar with a critical research agenda in teaching and learning, teacher preparation, and STEM-related educational contexts such as mathematics education and/or computer science education. We are particularly interested in candidates whose scholarship is grounded in the Learning Sciences and investigates how people learn, how learning environments are designed and studied, and how research on learning can inform educational practice. Areas of interest may include, but are not limited to, learning and cognition; design of learning environments; technology-enhanced learning; artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in education; collaborative or informal learning; learning analytics; teacher learning; equitable and culturally responsive learning environments; or related areas.

The successful candidate’s work should connect learning sciences scholarship to one or more areas of strategic importance to the College, including mathematics education, computer science education, STEM education, secondary education, teacher education, or the design and study of innovative learning environments. Candidates whose research crosses disciplinary boundaries and creates opportunities for collaboration across education, STEM disciplines, computing, and other university units are especially encouraged to apply.

The faculty will engage in an active, focused research program that results in publications and funded grants and contributes to the profession, university, and community service and outreach. The University’s Office of Research and Innovation supports faculty in conducting research, scholarly, and creative activity.

The faculty will teach courses in Secondary Education and other areas related to teacher preparation, such as courses in learning theory, mathematics education, integrated STEM, and/or general education courses. Teaching responsibilities include advisement of Master’s students in the Secondary First-Time Licensure programs. There are opportunities to advise and mentor doctoral students in STEM Education and Curriculum and Instruction. Candidates should demonstrate ability to connect research, pedagogy, and teacher development at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate by July 1, 2027, in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a related field.

• At least three years of K-12 teaching experience or equivalent.

• Ability to teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in teacher preparation.

• Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in research and grant acquisition.

Preferred Qualifications

• An externally fundable research agenda in learning environments, mathematics education, STEM education, and/or computer science education.

• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to teacher education in secondary education and clinical settings.

• Experience in teaching asynchronous and synchronous online courses.

• Experience in working with populations from diverse backgrounds in secondary education.

• Experience or interest in building researcher-practitioner partnerships with schools and communities.

Compensation Grade

Assistant Professor ($80,000 - $85,000)

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit Salary Schedules and select Academic Faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day.Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at UNR

• Health