Assistant Professor of History Education

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Department Information

Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling Department

Job Summary

The position of Assistant Professor of History Education is a ten-month, tenure-track faculty position in the Teacher Education, Leadership, & Counseling Department in the College of Education and Health Professions. The start date for the position is January 2026.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties &

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating the undergraduate and graduate programs in History Education, effective teaching and advising at the graduate and undergraduate levels (face-to-face, blended, and fully online); designing, implementing, and assessing History Education programs of study; supervising student teachers, interns, and practicum students; engaging in research and scholarly activities, to include mentoring doctoral students, serving on and chairing doctoral dissertation committees; performing service to the program, department, college, and university;

working closely with faculty in the Middle and Secondary Education fields as well as content faculty in the College of Letters and Sciences; and participating actively in History Education professional development and leadership activities.;
The successful candidate will perform service and administrative tasks necessary to enhance program, department, college, and university goals and objectives, foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, work in continuous improvement of educator preparation and educational research, demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty and the community of practice, and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.;
The successful candidate will be a community role model who fosters an environment of professionalism, scholarship, continuous improvement in History Education program design and delivery, and collaboration with university faculty and public-school personnel. Additionally, the candidate will be a strong advocate for the History Education programs within the university and community  Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling department at Columbus State prepares candidates to be student-centered teachers and leaders who promote engagement and success for all learners.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include:
Candidates must have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in History Education (expertise in both middle and secondary history education preferred) or a related field from a regionally accredited institution; experience and knowledge in education as a middle and/or secondary history teacher (public, U.S. schools preferred), curriculum director, or administrator; excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills;

a record of successful research and publication or strong evidence of potential; a demonstrated record of membership and participation in relevant professional organizations; a record of service and involvement in the profession; and the ability to use technology for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include:
Preference will be given to candidates who have the ability to bring innovative strategies to the teacher education program; have evidence of successful teaching at the college level in both traditional and online environments; have middle and secondary grades history teaching certification and teaching experience in U.S. public schools; and have evidence of collaborating with middle and secondary schools/partners in Professional Development Schools.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Required Documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Letter…