NC State University - Assistant Professor

The College of Education at North Carolina State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Computer Science Education to join our faculty in the Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education. This faculty member will join one of our STEM Education programs and emphasize Computer Science Education for K-12 or informal learning spaces. This includes researching, teaching, and mentoring students in the field of computer science education and/or computer science teacher education, education-focused artificial intelligence (AI), programming, web design, data analysis, robotics, and/or computational thinking.

About the Program

The Department of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education comprises over 24 full-time faculty members, 400 undergraduate students, and 150 graduate students. STEM Ed advances education through scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. Faculty in STEM Ed prepare professionals who have deep content knowledge, demonstrate a strong working knowledge of effective discipline-based pedagogies, and realize the potential of digital technologies to enhance learning.

Position Details:

The Assistant Professor would be expected to develop a program of research in the area, teach undergraduate and graduate courses for STEM Education, and participate in service activities. They will also be expected to integrate critical thinking and analysis and engage all learners through their teaching. The successful candidate will have a strong background in both computer science and STEM education, with a focus on conducting research related to computer science education and applying computer science concepts and skills to K-12 and teacher education or informal learning settings.

Required Qualifications:
• Requires doctor’s degree, an equivalent degree, or equivalent professional experience.

Application Process:
• Please apply online by Dec 1. Position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Online and on-campus interviews to follow.

More Information:
To read the full job description and to apply, visit: jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/224585

About the NC State College of Education
As one of the nation’s top-ranked public colleges of education, NC State’s College of Education leads the way in North Carolina in preparing extraordinary educators, conducting transformational research, and engaging communities where they are to improve the educational outcomes of all learners and advance the greater good.

The college’s faculty are widely-recognized thought-leaders who use their research to transform the practice of teaching, learning, and leading. They have particular strengths in improving technology-enhanced learning and teaching; fostering community-based learning and PK-16 partnerships; increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education; and innovating leadership and workforce development, educational policy, and evaluation. About two-thirds of the faculty are grant active. They are engaged in over 200 active projects totalling more than $125 million, making them the most productive in terms of research activity compared with other colleges of education in North Carolina and among the Top 5% in the nation. In FY23, the college’s research expenditures exceeded $14 million.

The college has over 1,600 students studying across five graduate certificates, seven undergraduate majors, two undergraduate minors, 13 master’s degrees, three Ph.D., and two Ed.D. programs housed in three academic departments: Educational Leadership, Policy, and Human Development; Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education; and Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with approximately 130 tenure-track and professional-track faculty, 110 support and professional staff, and about 160 graduate and teaching assistants. The College of Education is also home to the Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research and the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation. The college has over 18000 living alumni, with over 6,000 working in public schools in North Carolina. Those who are teachers rate the highest in effectiveness on surveys of school employers in North Carolina.

About NC State University
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State’s land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution’s mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Review of materials will begin Dec. 8th

If interested, please apply: https://apptrkr.com/673