Job Description

About the Department
The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE) is in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University. ECEE is a vibrant, multi-focused, and interdisciplinary department with 25 world-class faculty of multiple scholarly disciplines. ECEE prepares early childhood and elementary education teachers, scholars, and community and school leaders with seven degree programs, four endorsements, and several research and training programs. We provide learning opportunities for educators in and out of the classroom, ensuring that cutting-edge research, the latest technologies, and innovative teaching inform our programs. Our faculty is dedicated to serving children and families from all backgrounds and abilities.
Position Description
The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Georgia State University seeks a full-time, tenure-track assistant or associate professor of elementary education (grades PreK-5) with expertise in science education. Georgia State University is an innovative urban public Research 1 with considerable emphasis on recruiting productive scholars.

The faculty member is expected to maintain a balanced research, scholarship, teaching, and service portfolio. Primary scholarly responsibilities include maintaining a productive research agenda, including publications of research and scholarly work, seeking external funding for research and/or training, participating in professional organizations, and disseminating research at conferences. Teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to the science education of elementary students and others based on expertise. Some teaching could be conducted at local partner school sites. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, supervising students’ field experiences, serving on departmental, college, and university committees, and service to the professional community. A range of research methodological expertise is valued. We seek applicants committed to addressing educational disparities, supporting community needs, and ensuring academic success for all students from all backgrounds.
Required Experience
Required Education

Earned or anticipate earned doctorate in science education or closely related field by August 1, 2027.
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
· Expertise in standards-based P-5 science pedagogy and content
· Scholarly focus on early childhood and elementary science education
· Scholarly focus on STEAM/STEM education and curricular integration
· Three years of professional experience with K12 students
· Strong evidence of developing a research agenda and potential for attracting externally funded research and scholarly activities
· Experience teaching science education courses in a university setting is beneficial
· Demonstrated research through publications and presentations are preferred.

In addition, for candidates to be considered/hired at the rank of Associate Professor, experience includes: At least 3 years of experience in P12 teaching, and at least 7 years of prior experience in an academic position with a strong record of research productivity, including publications in top-tier journals and successful external funding.