University of Mary Washington Looking for Assistant Professor, Secondary Education (Social Studies, Art, or Foreign Language) at Fredericksburg, VA Full Time

The College of Education at the University of Mary Washington invites applications for a tenure-track position at Assistant Professor rank
to begin August of 2023. The College seeks a secondary education professional to teach content courses in the area of history/social
studies, art, or foreign language and general courses in assessment, research methods, data-driven instructional methods, classroom
management, or human growth and development. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching practices in a variety of
modalities and have experience teaching in secondary (grades 6-12) environments. Candidates must demonstrate teaching experience and
commitment to teaching in an inclusive environment that embraces diverse talents and backgrounds. We especially seek candidates whose
interests and experiences will help achieve the university’s goal to develop a diverse and inclusive curriculum that meets the needs
of our changing student demographic.

General Description of Position

This nine-month position
requires the successful candidate to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, engage in scholarship, and participate in service.
The successful candidate will have expertise in secondary (grades 6–12) instructional methods in the fields of history/social studies,
art, or foreign language and be expected to:

a. consistently demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in
education;

b. teach undergraduate and graduate courses, providing quality instruction in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modes
of instruction, during the day and in the evenings;

c. supervise field-based student internships;

d. advise
undergraduate and graduate students;

e. mentor student research projects;

f. engage in scholarly activity; and

g. engage in service to the college, university, community, and broader professional disciplines.

Required
Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education with coursework or concentration in secondary education or a related
  field, with a doctoral degree conferred by time of hire
• At least three years of experience teaching history/social studies, art, or
  foreign language in grades 6-12
• Expertise in any of the following general education areas: assessment, research methods,
  data-driven instructional methods, classroom management, human growth and development
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality
  teaching practices in a variety of modalities (e.g., in-person, online, and/or hybrid)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity,
  equity, and inclusion in educational spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Record of and future agenda for
  engagement in scholarship in educational contexts (i.e., conference attendance/presentations, publications, professional development,
  grants, participation in accreditation teams, research with students)
• Demonstrated commitment to field-based practice, including
  supporting preservice teachers, school partnerships, and/or community initiatives
• Knowledge of U.S. public schools

UMW
is a public liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to effective teaching.  A CAEP-accredited provider, the College of Education
offers a B.S.Ed in elementary education and programs in secondary education (biology, chemistry, computer science, English, Earth science,
history and social sciences, mathematics, and physics), PreK-12 education (theater arts, visual arts, music—vocal or instrumental, and
foreign language—French, German, Latin, and Spanish), and special education for undergraduate students. Additionally, the College of
Education offers six Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs for adults who have earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to obtain teaching
credentials in the areas of elementary education, secondary education, middle grades education, PreK-12 education, special education:
general curriculum, and special education: adapted curriculum. These programs are designed to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses
offered in the evenings and/or offered in a blended or online format. The College of Education recently moved into its newly-renovated home
in Seacobeck Hall, which includes state-of-the-art spaces for supporting future teachers like a makerspace, curriculum lab, model K-12
classroom, and team rooms. The appointee can look forward to joining a faculty of 12 who are committed to teaching, scholarship, and service
activities that prepare high-quality future teachers. The normal teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester. In addition to the regular
annual 9-month contract, opportunities for summer teaching and research are available.

Recently recognized as a “Great
College to Work For” by the Chronicle of Higher Education, UMW is centrally located between Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. UMW was
founded in 1908 as a normal school, resulting in over a century of preparing teachers recognized in the surrounding areas for their
excellence. The College of Education has active partnerships with five surrounding school divisions; students complete practicum and
internship placements in these divisions, and faculty frequently are invited to collaborate with local teachers via grants or professional
development opportunities. Furthermore, the College of Education has recently piloted five Professional Development School (PDS)
partnerships to create strong clinical collaborations between area schools and the university.

For full consideration, complete
applications are due by 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on January 5, 2023. To apply, please visit: http://careers.umw.edu . Complete applications will include:

• A cover letter, which should address (1) secondary
  teaching experience in history, art, or foreign language and (2) expertise in at least one of these areas: assessment, research methods,
  data-driven instructional methods, classroom management, human growth and development (1-2 page limit)
• A curriculum vitae (CV)
• A teaching statement, which should address (1) a commitment to high-quality teaching practices in a variety of modalities and (2) a
  commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational spaces (1-2 page limit)
• A research statement, which should address
  scholarship the candidate has already completed in educational contexts and their plan for future scholarship (1-2 page limit)
• Contact information for 3 references who will be contacted if the candidate advances to the interview stage
• Unofficial
  transcripts

Kyle T. Schultz, PhD
[email protected]
Search Committee Chairperson