Visiting Assistant Professor - Science Education

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Visiting Assistant Professor, Science Education (Two-Year Appointment).

Auburn University Department of Curriculum and Teaching is hiring for a nine-month, visiting assistant professor position to begin August 2025. The faculty member will be hired on a two-year, fixed appointment to support the Secondary Science Education and the AUTEACH programs. Successful applicants will teach classes to undergraduate and graduate students in these programs. They will also be expected to pursue a rigorous research agenda associated with science education learning and teaching. The university's commitment to "grounded and groundbreaking" teaching, research, and outreach is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan ( https://auburn.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/). Review of applications will begin May 15, 2025 and it continue until the position is filled. The search committee may review complete applications received after May 15th until the position is filled. For additional inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Melody Russell (russeml@auburn.edu).

The Department of Curriculum and Teaching is housed in the College of Education. The department offers a range of bachelor's, master's, specialist, and doctoral degrees for individuals seeking employment in teaching professions.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

O Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets

O Teach undergraduate-, master's-, and doctoral-level courses in support of the Science Education and AUTeach programs

O Supervise student teaching interns in the Science Education and AUTeach program

O Secure extramural research funding as appropriate to disciplinary focus

O Advise and mentor graduate students

O Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations

O Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and department

O Participate in professional activities as needed to ensure the well-being of the program, department, and college

Visiting Assistant Professor (nine-month contract) at a salary commensurate with experience and other qualifications. Minimum one-year contract, renewable for up to two-years. This appointment may be renewed by mutual agreement, contingent upon availability of funds, the need for services, and satisfactory performance.

O Earned doctorate in Secondary Science Education or related discipline at the time employment begins

O Minimum of three years, classroom experience teaching secondary science education

O Experience or demonstrated potential to teach courses and supervise student teaching interns in a secondary science education program

O Record of research in science education with the potential to publish in top peer-reviewed outlets

O Evidence of extramural support or the potential to be successful in securing extramural support

O Effective interpersonal and communication skills

O Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education

O Record of scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals

O Record of teaching science teaching methods courses and supervising student interns

O Record of participation in external grant activity including administration or stewardship

O Record of advising, engaging, and mentoring undergraduate, masters, and/or doctoral students

O Demonstrated ability to engage in science education and AUTeach program design activities (e.g., curriculum redesign, course development, administrative tasks).

Applicants must apply for the position electronically through https://www.auemployment.com/postings/52157. Please submit the following:

1. A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above

2. Curriculum vita

3. A research statement describing the applicant's research agenda and record of or potential for securing extramural research funding

4. Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring)

5. Contact information for three professional references

Note: Please submit documents 3, 4, and 5 in the Other Documentation section. Candidates for this position must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time of appointment.

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