Assistant Professor - Science Education (Finance)

Department: Curriculum & Instruction Salary: Commensurate with experience
Description:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Houston seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Science Education to serve our teacher preparation, master's, and doctoral programs. The Department offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in multiple areas of specialization. We welcome candidates whose experience in research, teaching, and service demonstrates our commitment to excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in educational settings.

As part of an ambitious Carnegie-designated Tier One research institution, the University of Houston College of Education works to improve health and educational outcomes for all people and communities through inspired teaching, innovative scholarship, and strong partnerships. Housed in the nation's fourth-largest city, UH has more than 47,000 students and 6,200 faculty and staff.

Together, at the University of Houston, we dare to dream big dreams and we collaborate to achieve them. Building on a trajectory of accelerated research activity and rising graduation rates, UH is pursuing a bold initiative to become a top 50 public university. New faculty will join a Big 12 institution with a growing number of nationally funded research centers and an ambitious agenda to leverage science to make a transformative impact locally, nationally, and across the globe. With a relentless focus on student success, we are committed to delivering a high-quality educational experience that empowers students to lead.

The Houston metropolitan area offers scholars rich urban and suburban environments in which to work and live - as well as opportunities for international research and study. The region is home to world-class museums, festivals, and restaurants, as well as the renowned Texas Medical Center and nearly 50 public school districts.

In the College of Education, our faculty and staff are united around five key beliefs: Our responsibility is to improve lives; achieving success for everyone requires inspiring collective action; greater understanding depends on rigorous scientific inquiry; various perspectives and talents fuel excellence; and transformation requires challenging and valuing ourselves and others. These tenets drive us as we prepare future teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, health specialists, researchers and other leaders in their fields. In support of our pursuits, we seek experienced and ambitious colleagues whose research and teaching are strategically aligned with our ongoing work to address educational and health disparities.

We are especially interested in candidates who value collaboration and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines. The successful applicant will contribute to a collegial and academic community by engaging in joint research initiatives, program development, and cross-departmental projects. Candidates whose work fosters partnerships within the College of Education and with broader university, community, and school networks will be viewed with particular interest.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctorate focused on science education or a related field. The successful candidate must demonstrate an active record of scholarship and pursuit of external funding commensurate with experience, as well as effective teaching ability and service to the profession. While a breadth of expertise will be considered, particular focus will be placed on applicants whose scholarship (a) informs evidence-based science education practices; and/or (b) advances science education initiatives across teacher education programs, school, family, and community networks; and (c) connects with other programmatic expertise in the college.

Responsibilities
Primary research responsibilities include maintaining an active research program in science education, seeking and acquiring external funding, publishing scholarly work in high-impact venues, and disseminating work to national and international audiences. Primary teaching responsibilities include expert teaching through face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid delivery of courses in the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. A successful candidate will also participate in course and program development, supervision of graduate student research and teaching assistants, community outreach activities, and service to the Department, College, University, and profession.

Appointment
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is Fall 2026. Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience and will include benefits. Please contact Dr. Sissy Wong ( sissywong@uh.edu ; 713-743-1690), Search Committee Chair, should you have any follow-up questions.

The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

To apply, the following materials should be uploaded online:
1. A cover letter describing your (a) qualifications and interest in the position, (b) evidence of scholarly impact, and (c) history of external peer-reviewed funding
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Teaching Philosophy
4. Research Statement
5. Contact information of at least 3 references

Official transcripts are required for a faculty appointment and will be requested upon selection of the final candidate.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. Individuals conducting research in critical infrastructure areas (i.e., communication infrastructure systems, cybersecurity systems, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment systems, and/or water treatment facilities) are subject to regular review to ensure the security and integrity of the research is maintained.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.