"Assistant Professor of History Education"

Assistant Professor of History Education

Job ID: 288979
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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 at large. The 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 of Application (Addresses how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research Interests
5. Transcripts (Official transcripts must be received prior to the second round of interviews; unofficial transcripts may be submitted early for consideration. Electronic transcripts preferred. Please direct them to Dr. Jan Burcham at burcham_jan@columbusstate.edu or COEHP, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907)
6. Copy of recent paper presentation or publication
7. References with current emails and telephone numbers

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jan G. Burcham, Associate Dean in the College of Education and Health Professions, Columbus State University, 4225 University Avenue, Columbus, GA 31907; Phone: 706-507-8519; or e-mail to burcham_jan@columbusstate.edu.

Special Applicant Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled. Applications for all faculty positions must include transcripts of all academic work, and official transcripts must be received prior to second round interviews if selected. Applicants must have the ability to meet Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) guidelines, in particular a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:
- Transcripts (Official Transcripts from all institutions attended must be received prior to second round interviews. Unofficial Transcripts may be submitted for early consideration. Electronic transcripts are preferred, and they should be sent to Dr. Jan Burcham at burcham_jan@columbusstate.edu)
- Letter of Application (Addresses how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Teaching Philosophy
- Statement of Research Interests
- Copy of recent paper presentation or publication
- 3 current references with emails and telephone numbers