Assistant Teaching Professor of History and Social Studies Education

The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS, US
Full-time

The History program in the School of Humanities invites qualified applicants for a full-time, 9-month, teaching-track Assistant Teaching Professor in History who will coordinate our undergraduate program in Social Studies Education.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Teach undergraduate courses for the History (Social Studies Education) BA program
  • Supervise student teacher field experiences
  • Advise undergraduate students in Social Studies Education
  • Participate in program assessment and prepare reports for external accrediting bodies
  • Fulfill service obligations appropriate to a faculty member
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

A Masters degree in history or a related field by time of appointment and three years of teaching experience at the middle or high school level Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office software Preferred Qualifications

A record of excellence in teaching and training in pedagogy and evidence of successful teaching experience in courses related to Social Studies education

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