Social Studies Coordinator Assistant Professor, History

CSocial Studies Coordinator -- Assistant Professor Final date to receive applications

October 15, 2026

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Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Social Studies Coordinator in the Department of History. The position is at the rank of assistant professor specializing in history and social studies and will be a joint appointment with the Department of Educational Innovation and Technology. The successful candidate will work with the Department of History, Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and School of Education to oversee the educator preparation program that leads to state certification in Secondary History and Social Studies (grades 4-12).

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The History Department is currently composed of 13 faculty—5 US historians, 4 European historians, and 4 World (Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America) historians—and boasts approximately 200 history majors. Nearly two-thirds of our majors are social studies education majors. Our social studies education program is one of the most well-established and widely respected in Connecticut. The department has three other areas of strength: public history, game studies, and international education.

Coordinator responsibilities include the following:

• Teach social studies education classes and academic courses in a field commensurate with one’s historical fields of expertise
• Advise secondary education History and Social Studies students
• Prepare materials consistent with NCSS standards to maintain CAEP accreditation
• Recommend and collaborate with university supervisors for student teaching
• Serve on the Central Teacher Education Network (CTEN) committee
• Promote and support pedagogical innovation, particularly through the thoughtful integration of technology into teaching and learning

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

• All applicants must possess a Ph.D. in History (or in related discipline) in hand or due to be conferred by December 31, 2027

• One of the following:

• Evidence of employment in public middle or high school setting as a licensed, certified social studies teacher

OR

• Demonstrated experience working within teacher education programs or teaching courses related to teacher preparation

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Field of specialization in US History, in particular, Vast Early America
• Ability to contribute to History department’s other areas of strength—public history, game studies, and international education

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Mark Jones, Search Committee Chair, at  or jonesm .

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for . Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP .

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and…