University of Delaware Hiring for Continuing Track Assist Professor in Social Studies Education, Dept of History at Delaware, United States Full Time

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Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University’s Notice
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Job No: 499136
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Newark/Hybrid
Categories: History, Full Time

The Department of History at the University of Delaware invites
applications for a Continuing Track Assistant Professor position in
the Social Studies Education program to begin on August 16, 2023.
We are seeking applicants with expertise in social studies teaching
whose knowledge and skills will complement and enrich current
program strengths. This nationally accredited program prepares
future social studies educators and provides professional
development opportunities for current social studies educators. The
program emphasizes state and national standards; culturally
relevant and responsive pedagogies; civic engagement; and engaged,
equity-centered community scholarship, instruction, and service.
The program also houses the Delaware chapter of the National
Council for History Education and has successfully obtained
external funding for teacher professional development. Program
faculty actively recruit teacher candidates from underrepresented
groups and partner with community organizations to represent the
histories of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and other people of
color.

Continuing track faculty have opportunities to pursue research, are
eligible for promotion and sabbaticals, and receive full and
generous benefits, including family-friendly benefits, as part of
their compensation package.

Responsibilities: As a continuing track faculty member, the
successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate Social
Studies Education courses; mentor student teachers, oversee student
teaching supervisors, and establish/maintain ties with partner
schools; serve in program administration roles such as preparing
accreditation reports, coordinating student teaching, and advising
majors; and contribute to school/university collaborations and
community partnerships. The candidate is also expected to engage in
some scholarship that will contribute to the Social Studies
Education program and/or the Department of History.

The position carries with it opportunities to engage in other
teaching, committee work, and professional development activities
in accord with individual qualifications and interests, including
teaching undergraduate history courses and collaborating with other
Secondary Education programs and/or the College of Education and
Human Development.

Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must
possess a doctorate in History, Education, or closely related field
by the start date; demonstrate excellence in teaching history,
social studies, or social studies education; engage in scholarship
that will enhance the Social Studies Education program and/or
contribute to the strengths and needs of the Department of History;
and demonstrate commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion and
fostering equity.

Preferred Qualifications: College-level teaching experience
and/or familiarity with equity-oriented social studies teacher
preparation research and practices.

Desired Qualifications: Experience mentoring pre-service or
in-service teachers; knowledge of program accreditation processes
(such as CAEP); experience in teaching either middle or high school
social studies; experience in creating or maintaining partnerships
between the university and schools/communities; and/or experience
in securing external grants.

The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware
offers exceptional educational experiences including integrated
instruction, research and public engagement. With 24 academic
departments and more than 25 centers, programs and institutes, the
College serves close to 7,000 undergraduate students and over 1,000
graduate students with CAS majors, but also every single University
student through foundational course work. The College’s 600 faculty
members emphasize the enduring value of an arts and science
education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship
and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. The College
has departments in the arts, humanities, social sciences and
natural sciences, and features outstanding research and teaching
facilities. Faculty and staff encourage and support innovative
interdisciplinary collaborations and students engage local,
national and global audiences through research and creative
activity. With annual research expenditures of approximately $38
million and growing, the College currently houses several large,
interdisciplinary grants with significant funding from the NIH and
NSF.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s
oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and
innovation. The university recognizes and values the importance of
diversity and inclusion in enriching the experience of its
employees and in supporting its academic mission. We are committed
to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and
backgrounds, and we strongly encourage applications from educators
from under-represented groups. UD provides equal access to and
opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without
regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender,
age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender
expression.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive
and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD
benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The University of Delaware is an
Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from members
of underrepresented groups. The University’s Notice of
Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit the following materials: 1)
a cover letter that summarizes their interests and qualifications;
2) a recent CV; 3) the names and contact information for three
references; 4) a teaching portfolio with a teaching statement and a
sampling of materials that demonstrates effectiveness in a range of
teaching experiences; 5) a scholarship statement; 6) a writing
sample; and 7) a statement that summarizes past and planned
contributions in terms of diversity, equity, and community
engagement.

Review of applications, including letters uploaded by the referees,
will begin on September 9, 2022 and will continue until the
position is filled.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Hannah Kim,
Chair of the Search Committee, [email protected].

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Action
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on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital
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characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment,
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scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and
University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits
unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual
violence.

Applications close:

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