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Assistant Professor, Secondary Education, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
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Job Overview
The School of Education in the College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services is seeking applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position specializing in research, teaching and mentoring related to social studies education. The prospective faculty member will have a primary appointment within the Secondary Education and Curriculum and Instruction programs in the School of Education.
The Secondary Education program is responsible for teacher education licensure (grades 6-12), coordinating the secondary social studies education degree, teaching social studies methods courses for prospective secondary (6-12) teachers and graduate level social studies education courses, and masters and doctoral student advising.
The Curriculum and Instruction program trains graduate students primarily through the MA and PhD programs and serves the School of Education with a range of course offerings grounded in principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. The Curriculum and Instruction program values diverse research and pedagogical approaches, offering courses in critical pedagogy, diversity education, educational foundations, and democratic education.
Essential Functions
- Teach undergraduate level social studies teacher education methods courses.
- Teach graduate level courses in curriculum and instruction, such as but not limited to: Teaching and Learning in Diverse Classrooms, The Role of Teachers in a Democratic Society, and Curriculum and Instruction: Theories and Trends.
- Maintain an active research agenda by conducting original research, in applicant’s area of expertise.
- Collaborate on and support others’ research.
- Mentor graduate students and supervise their research.
- Engage in university, professional, and program service, including participation in continuous program improvement and new program development, as appropriate.
- Other responsibilities may include supervising field experiences and meeting accreditation (CAEP, SPA) requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Prior to effective date of appointment, all of the following are required:
- Doctorate degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Social Studies Education, or a closely related field.
- One (1) academic year of experience teaching in secondary education.
- A demonstrated record of scholarly publication, as evidenced by at least 1 publication.
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply online. In addition to completing the online application, applicants must include the following:
- Cover letter describing their qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement
- Teaching statement
- One page statement describing their commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Names, titles, and contact information for at least three, but no more than five, professional references
Please use the ‘Additional Documents’ option as needed for these documents.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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Assistant Professor, Secondary Education, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services
Date:
Oct 13, 2023
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility:
Main Campus
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