Department of Curriculum and Instruction (Program in Secondary Social Studies)

Position: Assistant Professor of Secondary Social Studies Education (Tenure Track)

Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate in social studies education or curriculum and instruction with a specialization in social studies
• At least 2 years of teaching experience at grades 7-12
• Ability to pursue a research agenda and external funding
• Ability to teach courses in social studies methods and curriculum and instruction
• Ability to work collaboratively with Arts and Sciences faculty
• Ability to teach with a multicultural perspective
• Ability to prepare students to teach in diverse settings
• Ability to integrate technology into instruction

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to teach courses in cultural studies and multicultural education preferred
• Bilingualism preferred
• Experience and interest in undergraduate teacher education preferred
• Knowledge of distance education, Web-assisted, and other alternative delivery models preferred

Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in social studies and curriculum and instruction
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Direct student research, theses, and dissertations
• Maintain an active research/publication record and pursue external funding
• Coordinate and supervise practicum and internship experiences
• Collaborate with Professional Development Schools
• Collaborate in ongoing development of innovative undergraduate and graduate programs
• Provide service within the University, to state and local educational agencies, and to related professional organizations

Further information about the program and college is accessible at www.education.ua.edu.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Liza Wilson at ewilson@bama.ua.edu

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Starting Date: August 16, 2008

Benefits:
• Health and Life Insurance
• TIAA-CREF Available
• Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama
• Summer employment available on an as needed basis
• International Teaching Opportunities Possible

Application Deadline: Applications may be sent electronically to bcspence@bamaed.ua.edu. The review of credentials will begin December 1, 2007, and will continue until the position is filled. Please identify the position for which you are applying. Send letter of application, vita, samples of professional writing, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

Chair, Secondary Social Studies Education Search Committee
College of Education
The University of Alabama
Box 870231
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0231

Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

The University of Alabama is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employed. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Title XV, Section 504 ADA Employer.