Tufts University Looking for Assistant Professor in Critical STEM Education at Medford, MA Full Time

Location: Medford,
MA

Description:

The Department of Education at
Tufts University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Critical STEM Education starting September 1, 2024. This is a new
interdisciplinary position in the department that will bridge research and teaching in two different programs, Educational Studies, which
offers a master’s degree, and STEM Education, which offers master’s and doctoral degrees. 

The candidate is expected to maintain an
active program of research at the intersections of STEM Education and Educational Studies, with an emphasis on pK-16 formal and/or informal
educational settings. The candidate will be expected to seek extramural funding to support their work and students. The candidate will teach
two (2) courses in the Educational Studies program and two (2) courses in the STEM Education program annually. Courses may be cross-listed
across both programs as appropriate. The candidate will also mentor graduate students across both
programs. 

Qualifications:

A PhD in Educational Studies, Learning Sciences, STEM Education, or a related
field is required. Candidates who have advanced to candidacy (ABD) will be considered as long as the degree is conferred prior to the start
date. 

The successful candidate will have a strong interdisciplinary approach to research. Candidates should demonstrate foundational
knowledge of critical perspectives and expertise in one or more STEM disciplines through experiences including an undergraduate and/or
graduate degree in a STEM field among others. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to secure extramural funding.

The
candidate must provide evidence of an ability to engage with diverse student populations using culturally relevant and sustaining
pedagogies. A strong preference will be given to candidates who have prior experience teaching courses in critical studies and/or STEM
education.