Assistant/Associate Professor Secondary Education,Social Studies

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: Permanent
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor Secondary Education,Social Studies
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/30603
College Watson College of Ed - 314 College
Dept/School SEC ED - 31440
Vacancy Number 16F-581
Position Number 6949
Location of Workplace
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations, and Secondary Education (ITFSE) within the Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), seeks an outstanding faculty member for an Assistant or Associate, nine-month tenure-track position in Secondary Education – Social Studies beginning August 2024.
The department has a diverse group of faculty from different racial, ethnic, religious, and philosophical backgrounds. This diversity inspires our creativity and allows us to embrace multiple perspectives, and to productively work together across those differences. Our faculty members are active researchers and dedicated teachers with an incredible commitment to providing high quality, rigorous academic programs that have a positive impact on the community. We are seeking a colleague who shares that commitment and has the potential for excellence in research and teaching.
Teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses (9-12) in Social Studies Education, supervision of secondary social studies candidates in field experiences/internship, and other teaching responsibilities related to Secondary Education. Additional responsibilities may include collaborating with colleagues to maintain and grow our secondary licensure programs; collaborating with campus, community, and state education partners through community-engaged scholarship and professional development; advising students in the secondary program; and participating in program development and accreditation processes.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants for this position must hold a terminal degree in social studies education, or a closely related field (e.g., social/cultural foundations, secondary education, educational leadership) with a concentration in social studies. ABD candidates may be considered depending on the expected completion date.
Minimum of 3 years social studies teaching experience in middle or high school.
Promising research agenda related to social studies education.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Demonstrated evidence of ways research, teaching, and service contribute to building and sustaining equitable and inclusive communities.
Experience teaching Social Studies Methods or Methods equivalent at university level.
Evidence of successful pre-service teacher supervision and knowledge of edTPA and the Candidate Preservice Assessment of Student Teaching (CPAST) assessment tool.
Experience teaching in multiple modalities.
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations, and Secondary Education prepares educators/professionals for leadership positions in instructional technology and secondary education. Our commitment is to the development of highly competent professionals to serve in educational leadership roles. The Secondary Education Program prepares students to teach high school (9th-12th grade) in a variety of education settings, including traditional high schools, and small “alternative” high schools in urban, suburban, and rural environments. The program has both a Secondary Undergraduate and Secondary MAT program options for students seeking high schoolteacher licensure in the core subjects of English, mathematics, science, and social studies.
The Secondary Education program has several distinctive features: Small class sizes offering personal attention and guidance; Extensive field experiences integrated throughout the program; Excellent relationships with public school teachers and schools; Dedicated secondary faculty; Opportunities for international experiences. Programs leading to teacher licensure are offered in the fields of biology, chemistry, geology, English, anthropology, history, sociology, political science, and mathematics.
College/School Information
The Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed ) is a rapidly growing college with over 65 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master’s programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs, a newly developed laboratory school, and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region.
The Watson College of Education is committed to the essential and vital work of building a diverse professional community that — with intention and conviction –has at its center the inherent value of equity, inclusion, and social justice. As a college of education, we must be committed to the intrinsic value of all learners in all communities, who represent the totality of who we are as human beings. As we build, we must also dismantle racist and colonizing structures and practices in our college, at our university, and in our world. Therefore, we seek colleagues who will contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity inclusion, and social justice by sharing in our ongoing work and struggle to create the college and professional community our world needs.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
Candidates will provide a cover letter speaking to their interest in the position and relevant experience and credentials. Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.
Position Type Permanent
Job Posting Date 12/07/2023
Job Close Date 02/13/2024

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