Assistant Professor, Science Education

Job Title

Assistant Professor, Science Education

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

The College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Science Education to begin Fall 2027. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate educator preparation through high-quality teaching, an active research and scholarly agenda in science education, and service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in science education and related areas, mentoring students, contributing to program development, and establishing a productive research agenda that includes scholarly publications, presentations, and pursuit of external funding, as appropriate. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to effective science teaching and learning, collaboration with educational partners, and the university’s teaching, research, and service missions.

The department of Curriculum Instruction and Learning Sciences (CILS) offers the following top-rated academic programs: bachelor of science in early childhood education (EC-3), elementary education (with specializations in bilingual, elementary generalist, and mathematics 4-8), and special education; post baccalaureate  alternative certification; master’s in  curriculum and instruction, elementary education, instructional design and educational technology, reading, secondary education, and special education; and a doctoral degree in curriculum and instruction (with specializations in literacy studies, curriculum studies, instructional design and educational technology, kinesiology, and special education). For more information about the Curriculum, Instruction, and Learning Science department, please visit: https://www.tamucc.edu/education/departments/cils/index.php.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a vibrant, Hispanic and Minority Serving R2 Doctoral Research Institution that proudly provides a solid academic reputation, renowned faculty, and highly rated degree programs since 1947. The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. TAMU-CC is the only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Doctoral degree in Science Education, Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Science Education, or a closely related field. Advanced ABD will be considered; degree must be conferred by the time of appointment.

• A minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Science Education or a closely related area.

• Familiarity with educator preparation and certification standards.

• Evidence of an Emerging Research Record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years or more of (PK-12) science teaching experience.

• Membership and active involvement in professional organizations.

• Demonstrated record of scholarly research and publication in science education.

• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, supervising, or advising students at the university level.

• Demonstrated experience with instructional technology and online course development.

• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs within the department.

• Commitment to student success, collaboration, and service to the department, college, university, and profession.

TO APPLY: https://www.tamucc.edu/human-resources/careers/index.php

All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the position.

A completed application will include:

• A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed.

• A curriculum vitae.

• A statement of research and teaching philosophy.

• A statement of scholarly activity.

• Copies of unofficial transcripts for graduate coursework.

• A list of three (3) professional references, including name, address, title, telephone number, and email address.

Application Deadline: December 1st, 2026

Position Start Date: Fall 2027

NOTE: Employment may be impacted by the Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025 and the moratorium issued by Texas Governor Abbott on January 27, 2026.  

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.