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History/Social Studies Education. Appalachian State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in history/social studies education beginning August 2024. Ability to teach history courses in area of specialization, as well as history/social studies education-preparatory courses, required. Ph.D. in history or a related field, teaching experience in higher education, active research agenda, and years of demonstrated experience teaching history/social studies at the secondary level and/or developing curriculum work in the discipline, expected. In addition to instructional duties, faculty members are expected to conduct field supervision of student teachers as their academic area consultant, participate in service activities that include committee assignments pertinent to the university’s teacher preparation program, and support Appalachian State University's Strategic Priorities. Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires completion of all doctoral requirements by August 2024.

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls about 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/41849. The initial review of complete applications will begin on November 20, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Rwany Sibaja, at sibajaro@appstate.edu.

• Ph.D. in History or a related field (ABD will be considered for this position. Evidence of successful defense of the dissertation must be received by July 31 for a fall hire or November 30 for a spring hire.);
• Teaching experience in higher education;
• Active research agenda;
• Ability to teach history courses in area of specialization, as well as courses in history/social studies education;.
• Years of demonstrated teaching experience in high school (9-12) settings and/or developing curriculum work in the discipline expected.

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Appalachian State University - History Department At Appalachian, we believe in the power of community. This is evident in our mission, vision and values. Our commitment to sustainability shows in our classrooms, our operations and our community. This commitment to environmental preservation, as well as economic and social equity, means we are working toward a more just and sustainable future for all. Appalachian State University is committed to providing equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students or employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, gender identity and expression, age, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Appalachian also actively promotes diversity among students and employees. Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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