College of Education: Open-Rank, Science Education -- Curriculum & Instruction
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Assistant / Associate / Professor in Science Education

Department of Curriculum & Instruction

College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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The College of Education's mission extends far beyond the classroom: we aim to impact people's lives locally, nationally, and globally. Our world-class faculty and students lead scholarship on critical issues in education and are committed to innovation and discovery. As a top-ranked institution, we develop and apply new pedagogies and practices that improve understanding-supporting traditional, blended, and online learning. The Education at Illinois community shares the ideals of respect for diverse ideas and social identities; dedication to community engagement; and the responsibility to make scholarship accessible and inclusive for all.

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a land-grant, AAU, high research activity institution. The University provides strong support for research and opportunities for collaboration with leaders across campus and in the field.

Position

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction seeks applications for an open-ranked position in science education. This is a full-time, tenure-track, academic year, nine-month position. This faculty member's primary affiliation would be within the Math, Science, and Engineering (MSE) program area. The MSE program area is one of four program areas in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction: Curriculum Research, Early Childhood Education, Aesthetics & Teacher Education (CREATE); Language & Literacy (L&L); Math, Science, and Engineering (MSE); and Digital Environments for Learning, Teaching, & Agency (DELTA).

The MSE program area focuses on research related to teaching and learning in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). This includes scholarship focused on theories of learning in STEM domains, discourse in STEM classrooms, teacher education and STEM teaching practices, curriculum development, sociopolitical perspectives, and STEM education in informal and out-of-school contexts. MSE faculty are national and international leaders at the forefront of their fields. They prepare cutting-edge scholars who raise and address vital questions about mathematics, science, and engineering education. The MSE faculty support and encourage a wide variety of perspectives and research methodologies.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is ranked the 8th best graduate program in Curriculum and Instruction by US News and World Report (2024). We seek an individual who will further this tradition of excellence in research, teaching, and service in the area of science education. The specific area of interest in science education is open but we especially encourage applicants with research interests in the intersection of science education and social-justice, community-engaged scholarship, and science teaching and learning. The successful candidate will contribute to a rich tradition of conducting influential research; securing external grant funding; supporting and teaching courses in the teacher education program; teaching both face-to-face and online/hybrid courses; recruiting, mentoring and advising master's and doctoral students; and providing university, state, and professional service.

The University of Illinois has several world-renowned departments, centers, and institutes conducting cutting-edge research in science; we encourage applicants with the desire to collaborate with faculty and research labs across our campus to conduct innovative and impactful science education research. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in and commitment to both research and teacher education, and priority will be given to candidates who have an interest in leadership opportunities within the program area and the department.

Qualifications

An earned doctorate in science education, learning sciences, curriculum and instruction, or closely related field is required before the starting date. The successful applicant at the assistant professor level will d emonstrate strong potential for developing an independent research program in science education and strong accomplishments in teaching. The successful applicant at the associate or full levels will have a track record of sustained productivity in a significant program of research in science education, including a consistent record of peer-reviewed publications, success in securing external funding, leadership experience, and a strong and successful graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentoring record. Candidates at all levels should have a commitment to equity in teaching and research. Experience teaching in a K-12 setting is considered highly valuable.

Salary and Starting Date

The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 to $90,000 at the Assistant Professor level, $90,000 to $115,000 at the Associate Professor level, and $115,000 to $130,000 at the Full Professor level, for a nine-month service basis. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2025.

Application Procedure

To ensure full consideration, all required application materials must be submitted by 6:00 pm CST on October 4, 2024. Please create your candidate profile through http://jobs.illinois.edu/ and upload your application materials into one combined pdf file: cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching and research interests, and the contact information for three references. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Finalists will be asked to provide up to three examples of publications. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered.

For questions about this search please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Robb Lindgren at robblind@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:

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• Work-Life Balance & Family Friendly Programs

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1026495
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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