Assistant Professor of History -Social Studies Teaching/History Education
Colorado State University
Application
Details
Posted: 22-Sep-23
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: 70000 - 74000
Categories:
University
Required Education:
Doctorate
Additional Information:
Employer will assist with relocation costs.
The Department of History at Colorado State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of History with a specialization in Social Studies Teaching/History Education beginning August 16, 2024. While the research field is open, we seek candidates with a teaching focus on world/non-U.S. history (including pedagogy of world/non-US history) who are committed to equity-driven research, teaching, and/or service. The successful candidate will be appointed untenured and at the rank of assistant professor.
Responsibilities include:
Teach EDUC 465 Methods and Materials in Social Studies Teaching and HIST 477 Teaching History
Teach one of the department’s lower-division surveys of non-U.S. history (world, Asian, Islamic or European history, modern or pre-modern)
Teach upper-division undergraduate and occasional graduate history courses in the candidate’s field of specialization
Serve as a liaison to CSU’s School of Education/Center for Educator Preparation
Advise and mentor History majors in the social studies teaching licensure concentration
Support the development and growth of the department’s social studies teaching program
Meet research and publication requirements for tenure and promotion
Maintain an equity-driven focus in research, teaching, and/or service
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
11/01/2023
Required Job Qualifications
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in History or closely related field such as Education, Social Studies Education, or Teaching of Social Studies at the time of appointment
Knowledge of teaching and/or at least one year of experience teaching world/non-U.S. history (teaching experience may include student teaching, internship, graduate teaching assistantship, or similar experience)
At least one year of experience teaching in secondary schools (teaching experience may include student teaching, internship, or similar experience)
Educational background, pedagogical experience, and/or scholarship that addresses underrepresented, disadvantaged, or minoritized populations
Demonstrated record of ongoing research and/or publication in candidate’s area of specialization
Preferred Job Qualifications
At least one year of experience teaching history or social studies in secondary schools (teaching experience may include student teaching, internship, or similar experience)
At least one year experience in teacher education/mentorship
Demonstrated ability to teach a lower-division survey of modern or pre-modern world history
Colorado State University is Colorado’s first and only Land Grant University with an enrollment of about 30,000, is a public, land-grant institution classified as RI (highest research activity) in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The university is located in Fort Collins, a dynamic community of 167,000 located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 65 miles north of Denver. Northern Colorado is known for its natural beauty, economic vitality, and abundant cultural and recreational opportunities. The CSU main campus sits at the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains, one hour north of metro Denver. It offers excellent access to transportation, outdoor interests, and a mild climate with abundant sunshine.
The College of Liberal Arts is a community of arts, humanities, and social science scholars who create and extend knowledge and artistry that develops reflective citizens and confident leaders. We value diversity and inclusion in the workplace, aspiring to a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, where their talents are fully utilized, and where all individuals can bring their full selves to the role. We promote the CSU Principles of... Community – Inclusion, Integrity, Respect, Service, and Social Justice – https://inclusiveexcellence.colostate.edu/resources/principles-of-community/. We therefore encourage applications from all individuals who share these values and we prioritize a fair and equitable search process that strengthens a diverse, creative and effective community.
The History Department strives to educate, counsel, and support undergraduate and graduate students; and to support the teaching, research, and service of the faculty.
