Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences in Secondary Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave and disability insurance

Fitness center access

WolfCard discounts

Mountain EAP

Faculty Senate

No state income tax

Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno seeks a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Secondary Education starting July 1, 2027. The role includes teaching courses in Secondary Education and teacher preparation and opportunities to advise Master’s and doctoral students.

We value a scholar with a learning sciences focus, strong research in STEM education, and a collaboration across education, computing, and university units. Salary is competitive and retirement benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate by July 1, 2027 in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Curriculum & 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 Secondary Education courses and related teacher-preparation coursework.
• Advise Master’s students in Secondary First-Time Licensure programs.
• Mentor doctoral students in STEM Education and Curriculum & Instruction.
• Connect research, pedagogy, and teacher development at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Skills

Teaching aptitude

Grant writing

STEM education

Education

PhD in Learning Sciences / Educational Psychology / STEM Education / Curriculum & Instruction / Teacher Education

Job description

University of Nevada, Reno seeks a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Secondary Education starting July 1, 2027. The role includes teaching courses in Secondary Education and teacher preparation and opportunities to advise Master’s and doctoral students.

We value a scholar with a learning sciences focus, strong research in STEM education, and a collaboration across education, computing, and university units. Salary is competitive and retirement benefits are available.