Associate or Full Professor - STEM Education Cluster
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 12572
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Position Information
Associate or Full Professor - STEM Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), the Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID), the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) and the College of Sciences (COS), seek applicants for 3 positions at the Associate and/or Full Professor level, to be appointed as a University of Texas System (UT System) Research Excellence Regents' Professors. Successful candidates will be part of a strategic cluster hiring initiative focused on STEM Education, with an anticipated start date in the Fall of the 2025-26 academic year.
The University of Texas System recently approved the creation of the Regents' Research Excellence Program across its four Emerging Research Universities (ERUs), including UTSA. UT System has allocated $55 million across all four ERUs to fund the recruitment of research-active faculty to dramatically grow its national research prominence and federal funding opportunities. UTSA's allocation from UT System translates to approximately 40 new faculty positions for new, mid- to senior-level faculty over the next several years who will add expertise in research areas that will enhance competitiveness, help solve societal needs and advance the university's capacity to meet UT System and state goals as outlined by the Texas Legislature.
UTSA is utilizing our Clustered & Connected Hiring Program (CCP), which is designed to recruit and hire some of the best and brightest minds of varying backgrounds and experiences in select fields to The University of Texas at San Antonio to join in efforts to address some of today's most significant challenges.
For the STEM Education cluster, the 3 positions open are in the following areas:
Associate/Full Professor in STEM Education and/or AI, Machine Learning, and/or Data Science
- This position seeks a tenured professor with a proven record of advancing research in AI, machine learning, data science, or STEM education within higher education contexts. Candidates for this position must demonstrate strong evidence of high-impact scholarly work that contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly within STEM education. Candidates should have a strong track record of securing external funding and leading collaborative research projects. https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5720387&targetURL=[MT1] A deep understanding of how systemic inequities affect STEM education, along with a record of broad sustaining teaching practices, is critical. The candidates' work should reflect an innovative approach to integrating AI and machine learning techniques into STEM curricula, with a particular emphasis on enhancing the learning experiences of students in various educational settings. This may include exploring how AI and machine learning can be leveraged to support bilingual students and how data-driven approaches can improve teaching practices in multilingual classrooms.
Associate Professor in Professional and Workforce Development in STEM
- This position seeks a tenured professor with a robust academic and research background in mentoring, industry partnerships, and community-based initiatives within the STEM fields. The candidates' research should reflect a commitment to addressing the skills gap in STEM fields through the creation of innovative programs and partnerships that prepare a broad workforce. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a strong history of fostering collaborations between academic institutions and industry, aiming to bridge the gap between education and workforce needs. The candidates' research should also explore innovative models of workforce development, including the integration of cutting-edge technology, such as AI and data science, to enhance workforce readiness and adaptability in rapidly changing industries. A deep understanding of addressing systemic barriers in STEM and workforce development is highly valued.
Associate Professor in STEM Education with a Focus on Bilingual Education and Literacy
- This position seeks a tenured professor with a strong academic and research background in STEM education, with specific expertise in bilingual/multilingual education and literacy across the K-20 continuum. The ideal candidates should have experience in preparing educators to teach in various, multilingual classrooms, particularly in STEM subjects such as computer science, mathematics, engineering, and the sciences. Their research should focus on developing pedagogical strategies that support bilingual/multilingual students in STEM through interdisciplinary collaborations. The candidates should be committed to advancing literacy in STEM fields, recognizing the unique challenges faced by bilingual/multilingual students. The candidates should also engage in teacher education, preparing future educators to navigate the complexities of bilingual and multilingual classrooms.
Faculty members in the STEM Education Cluster will be appointed to a primary department with a secondary appointment within one of the three colleges—KCEID, COEHD, and COS—according to the candidate's expertise. A percentage of their time will be distributed among these units to fully embrace the interdisciplinarity of the cluster.
The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in digital economy, human health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness, the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation, and the world.
In August 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized the UT System to begin integrating UTSA and the UT Health Science Center at San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand the capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
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Colleges
Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design
The Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (KCEID) at UTSA is a dynamic college that serves over 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students, supported by 120 tenure/tenure-track and fixed-term faculty, along with a dedicated team of staff. KCEID's three departments—Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering—and two schools—Architecture and Planning, and Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Management—offer unique opportunities for innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration. KCEID provides a comprehensive curriculum that spans undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. UTSA's KCEID is one of the fastest growing colleges of engineering in Texas. Our multidisciplinary college focuses on identifying and solving grand challenges where humanity intersects the physical world. KCEID also serves as an incubator for academic research and inquiry across disparate, yet complimentary, academic fields that work cohesively to improve the world around us. Recognized as a leader for social mobility, our students are challenged to leverage their unique skills and perspectives in hands-on, experiential learning opportunities preparing them to excel in the workplace. Graduates of KCEID's academic programs emerge with specialized skills and cross-functional knowledge required to succeed immediately in a fast-paced and increasingly competitive employment market.
College of Education and Human Development
The UTSA College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) prepares educators, administrators, counselors and health professionals with a global perspective on the educational, psychological, social and health needs of communities. It is the leading source of educators in the San Antonio area, with more than 600 teacher educators completing the teacher certification and professional certification programs each year. The college is ranked No. 3 in the United States for the number of education bachelor's degrees that it awards to Hispanics according to Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education. COEHD is a national and international model in innovative teaching practices, health professional development and binational/bicultural issues. It offers more than four dozen degrees and certificate programs to educate future teachers, principals, counselors, psychologists and kinesiologists in areas such as bilingual education, mental health counseling, educational leadership, nutrition and dietetics, and athletic medicine. More than 5,000 students are enrolled in the college, including the largest graduate enrollment at the university. Students study in one of six departments: (1) Bicultural-Bilingual Studies, (2) Counseling, (3) Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, (4) Educational Psychology, (5) Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching, and (6) Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. A broad community enriches the educational experience at UTSA, where nearly 60 percent of students are from various minorities and about 45 percent will be the first in their families to earn a degree. Additionally, the college has a large number of community outreach initiatives underway such as mobile health screenings, counseling services and literacy programs. These community engagement opportunities provide much needed services to the community while preparing UTSA top-tier students with hands-on experience in their fields.
College of Sciences
The College of Sciences (COS) at UTSA is committed to innovation and excellence in the classroom and laboratory and is dedicated to producing the next generation of well-educated, highly trained professionals and leaders. COS offers 17 undergraduate degree programs and 19 graduate degree programs in the life sciences, physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics, which is supported by over 300 faculty members across 8 academic departments. COS is the UTSA's second largest college in terms of undergraduate and graduate student enrollment. In Fall 2023, it recorded its highest student enrollment in college history with 5580 undergraduate students and 610 graduate and post-baccalaureate students. COS is major contributor to UTSA's Carnegie R1 status with its strong commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and addressing real-world challenges. COS has grown its annual research expenditures to approximately $50 million with over 300 actively funded research projects in areas like brain health, infectious disease and artificial intelligence among other fields. COS is aligned with numerous research centers and institutes, including the South Texas Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute, Brain Health Consortium, and the Center for Innovative Drug Discovery. COS is also a collaborator with the National Security Collaboration Center and the School of Data Science. The COS faculty have been recognized for their excellence in research and includes several NSF CAREER recipients, AAAS fellows, National Academy of Inventor members, and senior members of national and international professional societies.
Position Summary
The STEM Education Cluster aims to recruit distinguished scholars for three key faculty positions at the Associate/Full Professor level, dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research and practice in STEM education with a focus on bilingualism/multilingualism. This cluster emphasizes the integration of emerging technologies, workforce development, literacy, and bilingual and multilingual education within STEM fields. The overarching goal is to develop high-impact collaborative research and innovative educational strategies that address the various needs of students and the broader community, particularly within the context of the region served by UTSA to create both national and international impact on STEM education.
Faculty members in this cluster will lead interdisciplinary research projects, secure external funding, and support UTSA's mission and commitment to advancing scientific knowledge. The STEM Education Cluster will play a crucial role in mentoring students, junior faculty, and early-career researchers, and preparing a broad student population, with a strong emphasis on supporting bilingual and multilingual learners. Through these efforts, the cluster aims to prepare the next generation of STEM professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing world with complex challenges.
Qualifications
The successful candidates will possess the following qualifications:
- Record of developing scholarly products that are critical to advancing research with an ability to collaborate and align within the interdisciplinary cluster of STEM Education, particularly in the three areas related to the cluster.
- Demonstrate a record of leadership in high-quality, collaborative research, and strong evidence of external funding.
- Ability to work with and be sensitive to the educational needs of first-generation and low-income students while affirming and supporting the University's commitment to thrive as a Hispanic Serving Institution.
- Experience mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and early-career researchers in relevant fields.
- Expertise in designing and implementing community engagement and outreach strategies.
- Evidence of service to the university, field, and profession through leadership in STEM Education at the national and international level.
- Evidence of integrating technology into instruction, online teaching, or using other emerging technologies.
- Strong publication record in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and active participation in relevant professional organizations related to STEM and bilingual STEM education.
Please refer to the description of each position above for additional details on research expertise and focus areas.
Preferred Qualification
- Demonstrate successful mentoring of graduate students and junior faculty (e.g., doctoral graduates, postdoctoral researchers and fellows, etc.).
- Experience and record of research activities in bilingual education contexts and teacher education contexts.
- Strong evidence of contributions that address the STEM education needs of the culturally, linguistically, and educationally diverse populations of Texas, particularly through partnerships serving those populations.
- Understanding of the intersections of systemic barriers that reproduce STEM inequities.
- Evidence of effective, engaged, and culturally sustaining teaching and learning scholarship and practices that support historically marginalized populations.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, to ensure the fullest consideration please submit your materials no later than November 10, 2024.
To apply applicants must upload the following:
- A current curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- A research statement (2-page limit)
- A teaching and mentoring statement (2-page limit)
- A statement highlighting potential areas for transdisciplinary collaboration (2-page limit)
- Copies of 3 significant publications demonstrating expertise in the research and focus areas described above
- Complete contact information for at least three professional references
Tenure is contingent upon Board of Regents approval, and applicants must show a demonstrated commitment.
Cluster Hiring Interview Process
UTSA aims to bring transdisciplinary and collaborative groups of faculty researchers to the university through its CCP program. As such, the on-campus interview for these positions will be conducted as a collaborative group interview, during which all on-campus candidates for a position will meet with UTSA faculty and staff simultaneously. This collaborative process allows candidates to discuss potential research collaborations with fellow candidates and current UTSA faculty. Additionally, each candidate will be given the chance to present their job talk and engage the faculty, staff, and students from their discipline's home department.
Additional Information
- UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
- This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
- Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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