What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, STEM Education Research position at Louisiana Tech University?
Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.
The College of Engineering and Science at Louisiana Tech University is soliciting applications for a tenure-track faculty position with a focus on STEM Education Research.
Candidates must hold a doctorate or equivalent degree in a STEM field within the College of Engineering and Science. We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests related to curriculum design, technology integration in education, assessment methodologies, recruitment / retention of STEM students, and hands-on / project-driven experiential education. Candidates with backgrounds aligned with Louisiana Tech's other Research Centers will find significant opportunities for collaboration within the ISERC fields of interest.
Link to Research Centers :
https : / / coes.latech.edu / research / institutes-centers /
Aligned with our Integrated STEM Education Research Center (ISERC), successful tenure-track candidates are expected to actively participate in multidisciplinary research efforts; initiate, build, and sustain an externally funded research program; and supervise masters and doctoral students. Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong teaching abilities, and a commitment to high-quality university and professional service are also expected. The College is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and / or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
Candidates will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their disciplinary field. In addition, successful candidates will have the opportunity to teach in any of our freshman / sophomore curricular threads, including Living with the Lab and Living with Cyber curricular threads, as well as the integrated math and science courses across the various curricula.
Living with the Lab and Living with Cyber :
https : / / livingwiththelab.com /
https : / / coes.latech.edu / living-with-cyber /
Interested candidates should compile a single PDF application that includes :
1. A cover letter
2. A curriculum vitae
3. A description of research experience and interests
4. A description of teaching experience and interests
5. The names and contact information for at least three references
It is expected that candidates will include their experiences and plans to support the participation of underrepresented groups in STEM throughout their application.
Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Posting Close Date : This position will remain open until filled.
Please Note : Applications must be completed by 11 : 59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.
Note to Applicant :
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
