Assistant Professor of Science Education (tenuretrack)

Manhattanville University; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattanville University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Science Education (tenure-track) in the School of Education. The role involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses on campus, online, or in hybrid formats, with emphasis on science methods for Grades 1-12 and possibly Early Childhood.

The position supports scholarly work, service, and professional growth within the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in science education or related field; ABD may be considered.
• Evidence of effective college-level teaching and ability to teach in multiple modalities.
• Experience with curriculum development and standards-based assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in science education.
• Contribute to scholarly work and service to department, school and university.
• Participate in program accreditation processes and curriculum development.

Skills

Science education knowledge

Curriculum development

Standards & assessments

Multi-modal teaching

Learning management systems

Diversity of learners

Scholarship & research

Education

EdD or PhD in Science Education

ABD considered

Job description

Assistant Professor of Science Education (tenure-track)

Applications are due March 1, 2026.

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Science Education (tenure-track)

Department: School of Education

Reports to: Dean, School of Education

Effective Date: July 1, 2026

# of Direct Reports: 0

# of People Supported: 0

Job Description

The Assistant Professor of Science Education will teach courses in the School of Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses taught on campus, online, and/or hybrid formats. Primary teaching responsibilities with be in science teaching methods. Applicants must be comfortable teaching science methods courses at the adolescent (Grades 6-12 ) and childhood (Grades 1-6) levels and possibly science methods in Early Childhood. Duties also include the development and dissemination of scholarly work, service to the department, school and university communities, and a commitment to professional growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in science methods.
• Teach general education courses such as Foundations, Curriculum and Assessment, or Student Teaching seminar as needed.
• Teach 24 credits annually of undergraduate and/or graduate courses in a variety of formats: in-person, hybrid, and online. Reassigned time is available.

Service

• Attend department, school, and university meetings and participate in activities and events designed for student recruitment, retention and graduation.
• Participate in accreditation review processes as well as curriculum and program development.
• Participate in service to the department, college, university, and broader community.

Scholarship

• Enact a research agenda with consistent productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed presentations, peer-reviewed journal publications, grant activity, and other field appropriate scholarly activity.

Professional Development

Engage in various professional development activities and initiatives that contribute to the continuous improvement of one's teaching, service, and scholarship.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of science taught at the PreK-12 level.
• Expertise in curriculum development.
• Knowledge of national and state curricular standards and assessments.
• Evidence of effective college level teaching at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, preferably in multiple modalities.
• Proficient use of learning management systems and technological tools to facilitate teaching and learning.
• Evidence of active participation in professional organizations and a commitment to educating diverse learners.
• Evidence of prior scholarship or potential for scholarship and research.

Qualifications

Education: EdD or PhD in Science education, or a terminal degree in a related field. ABD may be considered.

Required Experience

Experience in PreK-12 Science teaching.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in science teacher preparation, such as teaching instructional methods courses for science teacher candidates and coordinating field teaching practica.
• Evidence of participation in research activities, such as presenting at national or international research conferences or authoring publications.
• Experience in leading or substantively contributing to external grant proposals, such as narrative drafting, collaborator coordination, and submission.
• Experience in data analysis and in data-driven course instruction and educational innovation.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Salary

The annual salary for this position is $63,000 to $74,615

Hours Expectation

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Housing

Housing is not provided.

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