Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
Boston, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Waltham, Massachusetts
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Posted: 04-Oct-23
Location: Medford, MA
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 133614
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.
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.
All applications are submitted via Interfolio, at apply.interfolio.com/133614
Applicants must submit:
- a cover letter describing prior experience and training relevant to conducting research in critical STEM Education and contributing to the Educational Studies and STEM Education programs at Tufts
- a research statement that describes the candidate's research trajectory and plans for future research
- a statement of teaching philosophy and experience
- a writing sample that exemplifies the candidate's scholarship (this work may be published or in preparation)
- the names of three (3) references who may be contacted to submit letters of recommendation should the applicant advance
Contact michelle.pare@tufts.edu, Department of Education Manager, for questions about the position or application process.
Review of applications will start on November 1, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a background check.
Tufts University, founded in 1852, prioritizes quality teaching, highly competitive basic and applied research, and a commitment to active citizenship locally, regionally, and globally. Tufts University has also committed to becoming an anti-racist institution and prides itself on the continuous improvement of diversity, equity and inclusion work. Current and prospective employees of the university are expected to have and continuously develop skill in, and disposition for, positively engaging with a diverse population of faculty, staff, and students.
Tufts University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff and fostering their success when hired. Members of underrepresented groups are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. See the University's Non-Discrimination statement and policy here https://oeo.tufts.edu/policies-procedures/non-discrimination/. If you are an applicant with a disability who is unable to use our online tools to search and apply for jobs, please contact us by calling the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) at 617-627-3298 or at oeo@tufts.edu. Applicants can learn more about requesting reasonable accommodations at https://oeo.tufts.edu/
