Assistant Director of Civics Education

Position Information

Posting Number: SF2267P

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Civics Education

Position Type:
Professional/Salaried

Department:
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences – Troy

Division:
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Campus:
Troy

Work Status:
Full-Time (FT)

Temporary:
No

Location:

Montevallo

The Assistant Director of Civics Education position in the College of Education is a 12‑month position located on the campus of American Village in Montevallo, AL. This position is responsible for assisting with the development and delivery of a civics curriculum using primary source documents to teach students to interpret, analyze, and understand various aspects of civics as outlined in the Alabama Course of Study and the High School civics exam;

assisting with the development, promotion, and implementation of programs and initiatives; building relationships with school districts and community partners; serving as a liaison between American Village and Troy University; assisting with preparation and delivery of regular progress reports; assisting with directing utilization of the ACCESS program; assisting with the organization and delivery of the Trojan Patriot Academy, and other job duties as defined by the supervisor.

The Assistant Director will be expected to travel from the American Village to the Troy University campus in Troy, AL, for various meetings and events and will attend education and civics conferences to share information about educational materials and programs when needed. The Assistant Director should be able to present sessions to students, educators, and community members, as well as coordinate logistical efforts for all learning endeavors.

• Earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as American History, Government, Political Science, or Education.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. History, Alabama History, and U.S. Government.
• Classroom teaching experience in K-12 and/or college, using immersive student experiences and/or research activities to enhance student achievement.
• Experience using technology to enhance instruction.
• Strong organizational skills/project management.
• Strong formal and informal communication skills (written, oral, and multi‑media).
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to utilize common software suites (e.g., Microsoft Office).

• Earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as American History, Government, Political Science, or Education.
• Leadership experience with an educational institution, school system, historical society, museum, or similar organization.
• Experience in effective strategies and utilization of distance learning.
• Knowledge of the state Social Studies Course of Study and familiarity with the Alabama Civics Test.
• Experience in performance assessment, budget management, etc.
• Knowledge of Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide (ACCESS)

Will this position require driving? Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.

Work Hours:

Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm and/or as needed according to job requirements.

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position: NA

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? No

Posting Date: 05/06/2026

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff… (Affirmative Action) employer.

Troy University participates in eVerify.