Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - STEM Methods (Tenure Track - 10 months)

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Start Date: September 1, 2026

Salary Range - AFT - U22 Step 1-8 $69,373 - $93,659

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Job Summary

Ramapo College of New Jersey invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Teacher Education with a focus on STEM Methods. The successful candidate will play a vital role in preparing the next generation of teachers while also contributing to two signature initiatives: advancing programming supporting Ramapo’s Climate Change initiative and helping facilitate experiential STEM education at the Meadowlands Environmental Center.

This position requires an individual who can design and deliver science and math methods courses that explicitly address STEM requirements in teacher preparation and align with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards. The role ensures that pre-service teachers are prepared to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics effectively into K–12 classrooms. These efforts emphasize sustainability, climate literacy, and place-based learning, and offer unique opportunities for collaboration across the College and with regional schools.

Applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a closely related field by the start of the appointment. We especially welcome candidates who are dedicated to serving a diverse student body, including first-generation students, and who bring scholarly and professional expertise that will enhance our mission.

Ramapo College of New Jersey, a public liberal arts institution, seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking faculty member whose teaching, research, and service reflect a deep commitment to the College’s core academic pillars: international, intercultural, interdisciplinary, and experiential learning. We welcome candidates who are passionate about integrating emerging technologies and AI into their pedagogy and scholarship, and who bring both personal and professional dedication to student success. The ideal candidate is energized by community engagement and committed to educating students from the broad range of backgrounds Ramapo proudly serves— including first-generation college students, as well as bi- and multilingual and multicultural learners of all ages (ORincluding first-generation college students and those from racially and linguistically diverse communities). If you believe education should be inclusive, empowering, and transformative, we invite you to help shape the next chapter of Ramapo’s mission. Join us in building a future where every student thrives and your impact resonates far beyond the classroom.

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awareness training, and promptly report potential security incidents in accordance with institutional
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The successful candidate will:

• Teach science and math methods courses within the Teacher Education & Certification Program, as well as other courses across the teacher education curriculum.
  
• Ensure that STEM requirements are addressed in alignment with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), preparing teacher candidates to integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into K–12 instruction.
  
• Supervise and mentor pre-service teachers during fieldwork and clinical placements.
  
• Maintain an active program of research and scholarship in science/math education or related fields.
  
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students.
  
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and accreditation efforts.
  
• Engage in service to the College, School, and community, including active participation in shared governance.
  
• Pursue professional development to remain current in the field of science/math education and pedagogy.
  
• Collaborate on initiatives connected to Ramapo’s Climate Change grant, including integrating sustainability, climate literacy, and environmental justice into teacher preparation.
  
• Help facilitate programming and experiential learning opportunities at the Meadowlands Environmental Center, supporting students in engaging with authentic, place-based STEM education
  
  

Required:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Teacher Education, Science/Math Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field (degree must be completed by September 1, 2026).
• Either an undergraduate, Master’s, or Doctorate (EdD/PhD) degree in mathematics or science, or math or science education.
• NJ Science certification and a minimum of three years teaching in the public schools, K-12, or NJ Mathematics Certification and a minimum of three years teaching in the public schools, K-12.
• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in teaching at the college/university level.
• Experience teaching science methods and/or working with pre-service teachers.
• Evidence of or potential for scholarly productivity in the field.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and in a team model.
• Demonstrated interest in an active program of research.
  

Preferred:

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, advising, and scholarship.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students from racially, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds, including first-generation college students.
• Experience with interdisciplinary or experiential approaches to teaching and learning.
• Interest in integrating emerging technologies, including AI, into pedagogy and scholarship.
• Ability to foster community partnerships that enhance teacher preparation and student success.
• Experience in environmental education, sustainability, or climate literacy, particularly in K–12 or teacher preparation contexts.
• Experience designing curriculum, supervising fieldwork, or conducting teacher preparation explicitly aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Teaching online or hybrid (partially online) courses
  
  

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