Assistant Professor in STEM​/STEAM Teacher Education; Tenure-Track

Assistant Professor in STEM/STEAM Teacher Education (Tenure-Track)

The School of Educational Studies (SES) at the University of Washington Bothell invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in STEM/STEAM education. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month, tenure track appointment beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be $10,000–$10,555 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate is a scholar-practitioner committed to research, teaching, and service in science/STEM/STEAM education, with a strong emphasis in approaching science education through the lenses of equity and educational justice and with a deep understanding of anticolonial and anti-racist pedagogy. The successful candidate will also have scholarly expertise in K-12 science curriculum, content, and practices that enable them to teach both science methods and science academic breadth courses offered as part of the Elementary Education teacher certification program.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development and revision for science/STEM/STEAM education and collaborate with colleagues to create, revise, and support ongoing and future SES programs, and demonstrate a proven ability to create equitable and inclusive learning environments that honor students' whole selves including their cultural identities, abilities, and diverse lived experiences. Additional research or teaching expertise in areas such as SPED, ESOL, or leadership integration with science education would be welcome.

The successful candidate will build and sustain a productive scholarly trajectory of active publications and presentations in the field of science education that can lead toward promotion and tenure. The potential for community engaged partnership and public scholarship, as well as potential success or interest in seeking sponsored research is desirable.

Additional teaching and mentoring opportunities may make themselves available in our grad programs. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in innovative and effective pedagogy (face-to-face as well as hybrid platforms) and will be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

The School of Educational Studies at UW Bothell prepares educators, scholars, and community leaders to advance equity, knowledge, and inclusive learning. Our interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate level foster critical inquiry, community engagement, and culturally sustaining practices. Our graduates are equipped to challenge systemic inequities, amplify the voices of students and communities, and promote the thriving futures of all learners.

The School of Educational Studies at UW Bothell strives to lead inclusive, community-engaged research, teaching, and learning that transforms lives. Through collaboration, critical reflection, and community-informed advocacy, our students, staff, and faculty reimagine systems, co-create just and sustainable futures rooted in care and hope, and work toward a world where all individuals live in dignity.

Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success.

The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.

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