Assistant​/Associate Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education

Assistant/Associate Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education

Posting #: 5531 |
Position Status: Faculty, Full-time regular |
Location: San Diego |
Position Type: Faculty, School of Leadership and Education Sciences

The Department of Learning and Teaching and USD hosts a fully online PhD program in Education, credential and master’s degree programs in elementary, secondary, special education, and a fully online MEd program for experienced K‑12 teachers. Upcoming initiatives include a TK‑3 and a Bachelor’s in Professional Studies credential. Faculty candidates should be committed to working with diverse students and populations, and to fostering community engagement locally, nationally, and globally.

The School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego invites applications for a nine‑month, full‑time, tenure‑track faculty position in STEM Education. The University seeks faculty with expertise in STEM education to advance educational equity and social justice across early childhood, K–12, and higher education. Faculty strengthen the university’s capacity to secure external funding, expand community partnerships, and develop innovative, culturally responsive programs.

The successful candidate will be a scholar‑practitioner committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service, with a demonstrated ability to prepare educators to meet the needs of diverse learners. This individual will serve as a lead for STEM education–related curriculum development within the department and report to the Chair and Associate Chair.

• Teach undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral‑level courses in STEM across early childhood, K–12, and higher education contexts.
• Serve as lead for the Single Subjects 7th–12th programs.
• Integrate equity‑centered, culturally responsive, and critical pedagogies into teaching and curriculum design.
• Develop and maintain an active, sustainable research agenda addressing inclusive education in STEM.
• Pursue external funding to support research, program development, and community partnerships.
• Mentor and advise credential candidates, master’s students, and doctoral students, fostering academic success, professional growth, and well‑being.
• Collaborate with colleagues to design and implement innovative curricula, programs, and pathways that advance inclusive excellence.
• Engage in service at the department, school, and university levels.
• Build and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and professional associations.

Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.

Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education, STEM/STEM Education from an accredited institution (ABD candidates may be considered with evidence of degree completion prior to appointment).

• Valid K–12 teaching credential (preferably in California).
• Demonstrated STEM K‑12 classroom teaching experience.
• Experience teaching online and in‑person in higher education settings.
• Demonstrated experience implementing culturally sustaining, trauma‑informed, and inclusive instructional practices in STEM classrooms.
• Proven ability to create equitable and inclusive learning environments that honor students’ whole selves, including their cultural identities, abilities, and diverse lived experiences.

• Demonstrated record of scholarly productivity in STEM education.
• Evidence of potential for continued publication in peer‑reviewed outlets.
• Curriculum and program expertise.

• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and mentorship skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities within academic or professional settings.
• Capacity to contribute to institutional governance and shared leadership.

• Experience working with historically underrepresented or marginalized communities in STEM, particularly in science and mathematics.
• Exper…