"Assistant Professor Secondary Social Studies Education"

Assistant Professor Secondary Social Studies Education

Job ID: 290712
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us
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Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!
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Location
With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.
Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information
Within this setting, the Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education offers programs in initial and advanced educator preparation to prepare effective middle grades, secondary, and ESOL educators. We provide rich and varied learning experiences and embedded practitioner-based opportunities to our students, and we are guided by a commitment to meet the changing needs of an array of communities.

Job Summary
Reporting to the Middle Grades and Secondary Education department chair, the Assistant Professor in Secondary Social Studies Education requires teaching, research, and service responsibilities. The position is an academic (10 month), tenure-track appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in Secondary Social Studies Education, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in Social Studies Education and/or Social Studies content, by August 1, 2026.
• Minimum of three years of effective full-time teaching experience in social studies grades 7-12
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and university
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience effectively teaching secondary education courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level(s)
• Experience in the supervision of pre-service teacher candidates and/or practicum students in field placements
• Qualifications to teach in other areas of teacher education
• More than one year full-time teaching experience in US public schools
• Demonstrated effectiveness teaching and working with a broad range of student backgrounds, educational needs, and achievement levels
• Experience in a variety of public school settings
• Experience using technology in instruction, particularly in online and/or hybrid settings
• Established record of a program of research and scholarship focused on issues in secondary social studies education
• Experience with school-university partnerships

Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach
A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date
Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 23, 2025 and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information
Dr. Scott Beck
salbeck@georgiasouthern.edu
912-478-0354