| Position Number: 40032 School/College: School of Education Job Description: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position. We seek a candidate in the field of Social Studies, with visionary leadership to guide and lead the growth of our programs through excellence in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarship. Duties will include engaging in appropriate scholarly activities such as grants, presentations, research and publications in refereed journals, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, providing service to the university and the profession, working collaboratively with faculty and administrators to meet accreditation requirements, and developing university/school partnerships to enhance programs. Faculty in the School of Education are committed to preparing professionals to work with diverse populations of young and adult learners, from both urban and rural settings, as well as culturally and linguistically diverse populations. This requires an interdisciplinary approach to teacher preparation that includes explicit instruction in disciplinary literacy, sheltered instruction for emerging bilingual students, critical theory, and problem-based instruction. The ability and commitment to address issues of social justice, equity, and diversity through interdisciplinary instruction that cuts across multiple content areas is a priority. EEO Statement: UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and family-friendly environment in which all faculty and staff can excel and achieve work/life balance irrespective of, race, national origin, age, genetic or family medical history, gender, faith, gender identity and expression as well as sexual orientation. UAB also encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and veterans. Department: Curriculum and Instruction Assignment Category: Full-Time Tenure Status: Tenure Track Required Qualifications: Earned Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, or related field, or anticipated earned Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, or related field by July 2020
Elementary credentialing (30+ hours of graduate credit)
Demonstrated potential for maintaining an active research and publication agenda
Three or more years of elementary teaching experience (K-6) in public school settingsPreferred Qualifications: Ability to integrate social studies and issues of social justice through literacy and the arts
Social studies related experience in research, service, and teaching in grades 3-6.
Knowledge and application of critical theory
Knowledge of edTPA
Experience supervising teacher candidates in the field
Ability to teach interdisciplinary courses cutting across multiple domains
Experiences working with diverse populations of young and adult learners, from both urban and rural settings, as well as culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Demonstrated potential for building community partnerships
Experience teaching both face-to-face and online
Experience with grant writing and/or management
Knowledge of accreditation processPre-Employment Background Check: A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment. |
