Instructor in Science Education

TopSciNet; Virginia; Hybride; USD 54 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Virginia’s College at Wise invites applications for an Instructor in Science Education. This full-time, nine-month position will teach upper-level Life and Earth Sciences courses for PreK-12 teachers, participate in college committees, advise students, and assist with program assessment.

Applicants must have a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Science Education or a closely related field and demonstrate excellent communication skills, with a capacity for innovative undergraduate

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Science Education or a closely related field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to teach innovatively and engage students at the undergraduate level.

Responsabilités

• Teach upper-level Life and Earth Sciences courses focused on content and pedagogy for PreK-12 teachers.
• Advise and mentor students, especially in the Teacher Education Program.
• Serve on departmental and college committees.
• Assist with assessment and other departmental duties.
• Potentially supervise or conduct outreach/training with local schools.
• Promote engaged and innovative teaching practices at the undergraduate level.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Innovative teaching

Formation

Master’s or Doctoral in Science Education

Description du poste

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA — USA

The University of Virginia's College at Wise Wise, VA USA Posted Nov 21, 2025 Due Nov 10, 2026

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Job Description

Type: Full-Time (Non-Tenure Track)
Salary: $60,000 per year
Posted: 11/10/2025
Location: University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Wise, Virginia
Appointment: 9-month, full-time with potential for summer teaching

Position Overview

The Instructor in Science Education will teach upper-level courses in Life and Earth Sciences for PreK-12 teachers, participate in departmental and college committees, advise and mentor students, and assist with program assessment. Opportunities may include supervising outreach and training activities with local K-12 schools.

Key Responsibilities

Teach upper-level Life and Earth Sciences courses focused on content and pedagogy for PreK-12 teachers

Advise and mentor students, especially in the Teacher Education Program

Serve on departmental and college committees

Assist with assessment and other departmental duties

Potentially supervise or conduct outreach/training with local schools

Promote engaged and innovative teaching practices at the undergraduate level

Required Qualifications

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Science Education or a closely related field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to teach innovatively and engage students at the undergraduate level

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Virginia Standards of Learning

Teaching experience in PreK-12 school settings

Additional Information

UVA Wise encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities

Employee duties include responsibilities under Title IX for reporting sexual misconduct

Campus safety and security information is available in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: www.uvawise.edu/ASR