Classification Title: Assistant Professor College/Division: College of Education Department: CED Teacher Education Advertised Job Summary: The University of South Carolina seeks exceptionally qualified applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor appointment (9-month) in Science Education to begin Fall 2025. At the University of South Carolina, we strive to ensure an inclusive environment that is open, welcoming, and supportive of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize diversity at work is essential to providing academic excellence and critical to our sustainability. The university is committed to eliminating barriers created by institutional discrimination through accountability and continuous process improvement. We celebrate the diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences of our employees. We encourage applications from candidates who identify with groups that are historically underrepresented and underserved in a range of P-12, university, and community education settings. The successful candidate will join a department dedicated to the use of curriculum that is culturally responsive to all students. Responsibilities of the successful candidate include: (a) teaching both undergraduate and graduate education, and science education courses; (b) engaging in teaching, curriculum development, and research in Middle Level education; © connecting and developing relationships with local schools; and (d) supporting the service needs of the Middle Level Education program, EdD in Educational Practice and Innovation with a concentration in STEM Education program, the department of Teacher Education, and the College of Education. Advertised Salary Range: Salary is competitive commensurate with experience. Advertised Minimum Qualifications : Candidates must have earned a PhD or EdD in Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, STEM Education, or a related field. Experience with online teaching/learning platforms (e.g., Blackboard, Zoom) with ability to incorporate innovative pedagogies around school- and community-based learning and professional development is required. Candidates must have excellent teaching skills, the ability to mentor teacher candidates and doctoral students; evidence of a continued record of professional development and scholarly productivity, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues. Three years of experience working with pre-adolescents/adolescents in schools that serve students from underserved and underrepresented communities is required. Prior experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students and/or teacher education candidates, and a focus on minoritized science education is desired. Full/Part Time: Full Time