Description
Brown University’s Department of Education seeks to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor of Education with expertise in Science Education at the secondary level. The department is multi-disciplinary with a strong applied focus and commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships with urban schools and the local community. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who, through their teaching, service, or research, contribute to the department's mission to understand and improve education.
The faculty member will teach and advise students in our intensive one-year, urban-focused Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program and our Education Studies undergraduate concentration. Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in teacher education (including science methods); mentoring and supervising student-teachers' experiences; advising undergraduate and graduate students; and supporting the professional development of teachers and alumni in the local area. This is a three-year renewable-term position that includes summer teaching and supervision responsibilities, beginning in summer 2026, with potential for promotion.
Requirements
Applicants must have a master's degree or a doctorate in Education or a related field. The most qualified applicants will have experience in K-12 teaching; teaching and supervision of new teachers; strong knowledge of and expertise in the research and pedagogy on science education; an ability to work closely and productively with school and university colleagues; and a commitment to advancing educational equity in urban schools.
Review of applications will begin December 8, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Apply online at [https://apply.interfolio.com/177394]. Applicants should include a letter of interest speaking to their qualifications and experience, including how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching mission of our diverse and inclusive university community. They should also include a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and the names of three references. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Katie Rieser (Katherine_Rieser@brown.edu), Chair of the Search Committee, and questions regarding the application process can be directed to Leah Meyer (leah_lebel@brown.edu). Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
