Education – Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy​/Social Studies

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Education – Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy/Social Studies

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Education

The Hope College Education Department invites applications for atenure-track position in the Elementary (PK-3 & 3-6) program with a strong emphasis on literacy and social studies beginning inthe Fall 2027 semester. We seek candidates who will effectivelyteach both the first literacy course in the elementary sequence,which introduces the literacy processes and key concepts thatundergird the teaching of literacy in the elementary classroom, andthe PK-3 social studies course, which explores instruction,standards, and curricula.

Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections of undergraduate courses, advising teacher candidates, researching ina related educational field, fostering positive relationships and partnerships with local schools in and around the Greater Holland Community, and actively participating in college and departmentalservice, including serving on the elementary and accreditationteams.

The Hope College Education Department consists of a dynamic groupof 14 faculty and three support staff. The department offerscertification in Elementary (including a minor in Early Childhood Education) and Secondary with endorsements in Special Education (LDand EI) and ESL . The State of Michigan consistently ranks Hope’steacher education program as one of the top-tier teacher education programs in Michigan. The Hope College Education Department hasfull national accreditation.

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Assistant

General qualifications include a valid teaching certificate with anelementary endorsement, a record of excellence in teaching literacy and social studies, a robust scholarly agenda and dissemination ofwork, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and acommitment to diversity in education. To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Ph.D. or E.D., a focused researchagenda, and teaching expertise.

Specifically, applicants need experience in literacy instruction that helps candidates address topics like:
What does it mean to beliterate? How do children learn to speak, listen, read, and write?

The importance of using culturally responsive practices in creating an environment and teaching literacy, and the importance of understanding the vital role literacy plays in one’s life,especially related to communication. Applicants should also have experience teaching key social studies concepts, including powerfulsocial studies instruction as defined by the National Council for Social Studies, the C3 Framework, and the Anti-Bias Standards. Thiscontent is especially important as the field continues to shifttoward representing traditionally marginalized perspectives that students may not have learned in their own elementary experiences.

While teaching this content, instructors will model Core Teachingpractices and other pedagogical approaches that students can use intheir own clinical experiences and future classrooms.

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines;
Occasionally involves movingitems over 10 pounds; frequently will move between differentoffices/work spaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.

Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”

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08/28/2026

10/26/2026

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