Assistant/Associate Professor of Elementary Social Studies Education
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Position Number: 00102966
Primary Function of Organization Unit: The College of Education prepares teachers, administrators, counselors, researchers and analysts for careers in education from K-12 to post-secondary. It emphasizes global cultural awareness and the use of technology for enhanced learning. The mission of the Department of Elementary Education at North Carolina State University is to develop teacher leaders who have a deep, general content knowledge with a focus in science and mathematics, expert pedagogy, and a commitment to equity and social justice. The Department of Elementary Education within the College of Education offers both a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters in Elementary Education. Both of these programs are uniquely designed to prepare education professionals for the 21st century. In addition, students will be prepared to teach diverse populations.
Essential Job Duties: Establish and maintain a scholarly research, publication, and grant-writing record in Elementary Education that is aligned with a Research University with Very High research activity (Research Extensive). Provide leadership for the Elementary Social Studies program. Contribute to the overall departmental mission through research, teaching and service. Teach undergraduate and graduate social studies methods courses to prospective elementary teachers. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses on diversity and social studies education. Provide advising for undergraduate and graduate students. Assist in department and college outreach. Assist in ongoing program revision and assessment. Collaborate with faculty in other departments and colleges to strengthen courses for elementary teachers.
Minimum Education/Experience: Earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Social Studies Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Learning Sciences or related fields with a research focus related to elementary education and diversity or social studies education. Potential to establish or proven scholarly research and publication record appropriate for a Research University with very high research activity (Research Extensive) - breadth and depth of scholarly work needs to be commensurate with rank. Strong methodological training in research. Capacity to teach Social Studies methods courses. Capacity to teach courses focused on diversity with attention to race, class, culture, consequences of poverty, rural and urban populations, and linguistic diversity. Commitment to social justice, innovation, and collaboration in working with schools and university colleagues.
Department Required Skills : Earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Social Studies Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Learning Sciences or related fields with a research focus related to elementary education and diversity or social studies education. Potential to establish or proven scholarly research and publication record appropriate for a Research University with very high research activity (Research Extensive) - breadth and depth of scholarly work needs to be commensurate with rank. Strong methodological training in research. Capacity to teach Social Studies methods courses. Capacity to teach courses focused on diversity with attention to race, class, culture, consequences of poverty, rural and urban populations, and linguistic diversity. Commitment to social justice, innovation, and collaboration in working with schools and university colleagues.
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: Teaching experience in K-6 schools or equivalent settings. Expertise on ELL populations. Experience in integrating technology into teaching.
Necessary Licenses and Certifications: n/a
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