Assistant Professor of STEM Education #002068

We invite applications for an Assistant Professor of STEM Education in the Department

of Middle, Secondary & K-12 Education (MDSK) in the Cato College of Education. This

9-month, tenure-eligible position begins in August 2027, and the successful candidate

will teach graduate students in both the master's and doctoral concentrations in STEM

while advancing research and service across the department, college, and university.

We seek a faculty colleague with experience in engineering education and/or

engineering to join a high-achieving and dynamic department committed to preparing

knowledgeable, effective, reflective, responsive, and collaborative professionals.

Vision for STEM Education

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte provides a distinctive environment for

interdisciplinary STEM education research through its Cato College of Education,

Center for STEM Education, STEM-focused graduate programs, and collaborations

across the university and with regional schools, community organizations, and STEM

industries. In the Cato College of Education at Charlotte, we envision STEM Education

as a transdisciplinary field that encompasses all aspects of science, technology,

engineering, and mathematics, not as distinct silos but as integrated teaching and

learning. We place a central emphasis on process-centered STEM learning–how

students actively learn and engage in STEM practices–and collaborative discourse. The

successful candidate will be an education specialist with expertise in graduate-level

STEM education and will bring a proven track record of designing holistic,

transdisciplinary, hands-on, project-based, and problem-based STEM experiences that

foster deep inquiry and analytic skills. The Assistant Professor will develop a focused

research agenda in STEM education and establish active collaborations with colleagues

in related areas of interest across the university. Candidates should demonstrate a

commitment to conducting high-impact STEM education research that connects directly

to our academic programs and ultimately enhances educational opportunities and

outcomes for all learners.