Assistant Professor in STEM/STEAM Teacher Education (Tenure-Track)

Position Overview

Organization: Educational Studies

Title: Assistant Professor in STEM/STEAM Teacher Education (Tenure-Track)

Position Details

Position Description

The School of Educational Studies (SES) at the University of Washington Bothell invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in STEM/STEAM education. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a full-time basis for a nine-month, tenure track appointment beginning September 16, 2027.

The base salary range for this position will be $10,000–$10,555 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The successful candidate is a scholar-practitioner committed to research, teaching, and service in science/STEM/STEAM education, with a strong emphasis in approaching science education through the lenses of equity and educational justice and with a deep understanding of anticolonial and anti-racist pedagogy. The successful candidate will also have scholarly expertise in K-12 science curriculum, content, and practices that enable them to teach both science methods and science academic breadth courses offered as part of the Elementary Education teacher certification program.

The successful candidate will lead curriculum development and revision for science/STEM/STEAM education and collaborate with colleagues to create, revise, and support ongoing and future SES programs, and demonstrate a proven ability to create equitable and inclusive learning environments that honor students' whole selves including their cultural identities, abilities, and diverse lived experiences. Additional research or teaching expertise in areas such as SPED, ESOL, or leadership integration with science education would be welcome. The successful candidate will build and sustain a productive scholarly trajectory of active publications and presentations in the field of science education that can lead toward promotion and tenure. The potential for community engaged partnership and public scholarship, as well as potential success or interest in seeking sponsored research is desirable.

Additional teaching and mentoring opportunities may make themselves available in our grad programs. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in innovative and effective pedagogy (face-to-face as well as hybrid platforms) and will be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. All University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service.

The School of Educational Studies at UW Bothell prepares educators, scholars, and community leaders to advance equity, knowledge, and inclusive learning. Our interdisciplinary programs at the undergraduate and graduate level foster critical inquiry, community engagement, and culturally sustaining practices. Our graduates are equipped to challenge systemic inequities, amplify the voices of students and communities, and promote the thriving futures of all learners.

The School of Educational Studies at UW Bothell strives to lead inclusive, community-engaged research, teaching, and learning that transforms lives. Through collaboration, critical reflection, and community-informed advocacy, our students, staff, and faculty reimagine systems, co-create just and sustainable futures rooted in care and hope, and work toward a world where all individuals live in dignity.

Located in the heart of the Puget Sound region, the University of Washington Bothell is one of the most dynamic public universities in the state of Washington. UW Bothell is a student-centered campus known for engaging students through classes, team projects, and research in which students connect what they learn or create in the classroom with the broader community. This is achieved through close relationships with faculty members as teachers and mentors, and staff dedicated to student success. The academic work of the campus focuses on cross-disciplinary research, connected learning, and community engagement, and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond.

The campus offers more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in five schools. Current UW Bothell enrollment is over 6,000 students. More than 90% of undergraduates are from Washington State, and approximately 40% are first-generation college attendees. The priorities of the University’s current Strategic Plan – “Expanding Access, Achieving Excellence”, are to enhance community and campus engagement, and advance cross disciplinary teaching and scholarship. In addition to award winning faculty and staff, UW Bothell has been recognized for innovations in academic programming and support services designed to help students graduate on time and debt-free. It has also earned both recognition and awards for its work in the area of environmental sustainability and is just one of twelve institutions selected to join the launch cohort of the Postsecondary Data for Action Network (PDAN), a new national initiative co-led by the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) and the Association for Institutional Research (AIR). This selection places UW Bothell among a small group of colleges and universities collectively committed to using data in smarter, more student-centered ways.

Qualifications

Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Ph.D. in science/STEM/STEAM Education from an accredited institution (ABD candidates may be considered with evidence of degree completion prior to appointment).
• 2+ years K-12 science teaching experience

Instructions

To ensure full consideration of your application, please submit all materials by October 15, 2026. Priority will be given to those applications received by this date. Applications will only be accepted via Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/188588. The position will remain open until filled.

Applications should include the following materials:

Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are currently unable to consider visa sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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