Tenure-Track Assistant Professor- Institute for STEM Education

The Institute for STEM Education and the Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Clarkson University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor Faculty position with a background in Engineering Education starting on August 1, 2026. The Institute for STEM Education focuses on pedagogical research and has an especially strong tradition of collaborative work with other departments and with faculty across the university. The Institute is looking to grow research capacity in the area of Engineering Education in support of educational development and assessment efforts in the Coulter School. The successful candidate will be appointed to the Institute for STEM Education (possibly) with a joint appointment to an appropriate engineering department.

Clarkson University and the Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences are well known for a commitment to hands-on experiential learning inside and outside of the classroom and incorporation of co-curricular activities in the student experience. We seek exceptionally qualified applicants with expertise in Engineering Education, with a focus in areas including, but not limited to, pedagogical development, student learning, and assessment. Clarkson University encourages interdisciplinary research among its faculty. Clarkson University also has a long history of engaging students at both the undergraduate and graduate level in research activities. Candidates who extend and enrich this culture will find this environment to be particularly productive and professionally fulfilling. Clarkson expects candidates to excel as both teachers and researchers while making clear collegial contributions to the operation of the institute.

For more information on research and affiliations in the Institute for STEM Education and the Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Clarkson University, please visit
https://www.clarkson.edu/stem and https://www.clarkson.edu/academics/schools-colleges/engineering.

* Develop and maintain a vibrant externally funded collaborative engineering education focused research program; develop scholarly collaborations with Clarkson faculty and external collaborators; engage and mentor graduate and undergraduate students in scholarly activities.
* Teach first-year engineering courses and assist in future re-design of the first year engineering curriculum; teach other discipline specific undergraduate and graduate courses which may include technical or educational focused classes.
* Advise and mentor students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
* Perform service at Institute, School, University and professional levels.

Minimum Qualifications include a Ph.D. in Engineering Education, a record of publication and/or research experience in Engineering Education, potential to obtain external research funding and an ability to teach within an engineering discipline. Candidates near completion of their Ph.D. will be considered with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be earned by/prior to Fall 2026.

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University's Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records