Assistant/Associate Professor in Secondary Social Studies Education and Teacher Education

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 23, 2025.

The University of Rhode Island's Feinstein College of Education invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in Secondary Social Studies Education and Teacher Education, beginning Fall 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate the Secondary Social Studies Teacher Education Program, including curriculum development, program evaluation, and collaboration with local schools and certification organizations.
Teach social studies teaching methods course and assist in supervising social studies student teachers.
Advise and mentor preservice and graduate students in teacher education.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in secondary education and social studies methods, and contribute to the doctoral program through teaching and mentoring doctoral students.
Maintain an active research agenda, with potential for securing external funding.
Build and sustain school-university partnerships that enhance social studies education across Rhode Island.
Collaborate with History faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure consistency between the programs and students' access to required courses.
Contribute to college and university service, including committee work and program development.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D/Ed.D. in Education or closely related field at time of hire.
Record of scholarly activity commensurate with level of professional experience.
Three or more years experience as a social studies teacher, with at least two years teaching in a public school setting.
Experience in pre-service or in-service teacher education.
Proficiency in oral communication skills.
Proficiency in written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

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Assistant/Associate Professor in Secondary Social Studies Education and Teacher Education

University of Rhode Island

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