Assistant Professor of Learning Sciences in Secondary Education

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

38 hours ago

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Job summary

University of Nevada, Reno seeks a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in Secondary Education to begin July 1, 2027. The role includes summer teaching opportunities and opportunities to advise Masters and doctoral students in STEM Education and Curriculum & Instruction.

Candidates should connect learning sciences with mathematics, STEM, and teacher preparation. The successful candidate will engage in research across learning, pedagogy, and learner development, and contribute to the

Qualifications

Earned doctorate by July 1, 2027 in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology, Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Curriculum and Instruction, 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 areas such as learning theory, mathematics education, integrated STEM, and general education.
Advise Master’s students in Secondary First-Time Licensure programs and mentor doctoral students in STEM Education and Curriculum and Instruction.
Engage in an active, focused research program resulting in publications and funded grants.