Assistant Professor, History/Adolescence Education Social Studies

State University of New York • New York, NY

466d • $62,000 - $65,900

About The Position

The State University of New York at Cortland is seeking a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in History/Adolescence Education Social Studies, starting in Fall 2025. The successful candidate will contribute to a dynamic History Department that supports undergraduate majors and an online master's degree in history. The role emphasizes teaching, research, and service, particularly in preparing secondary social studies teachers and engaging with diverse student populations.

Requirements

• Doctorate in History or a related field relevant to adolescent social studies education by time of appointment.
• Substantial graduate-level training and coursework in the discipline of history.
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness teaching college-level history.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated commitment to social studies teacher preparation and history education.
• Research and publications in the Scholarship on the Teaching and Learning of History.
• Experience in grades 7-12 teacher preparation.
• Secondary-level social studies teaching experience or certification.
• Leadership experience in secondary social studies teacher preparation.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise secondary social studies teacher candidates.
• Teach graduate courses on the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning of history.
• Pursue a robust research and publication agenda in history, including social studies education.
• Collaborate with grade 7-12 school partners for outreach and development.
• Engage in department, school, university, and professional service opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Supportive environment for diversity and inclusion.
• Engagement in a collaborative academic community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree