Assistant Professor in Social Studies Education and History

ChristianUniversityJobs; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianUniversityJobs seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Social Studies Education and History at Mississippi Christian University. The appointee will lead and coordinate the Social Studies Education Program, develop innovative curriculum, participate in scholarly communities, and model active Christian faith.

Collaboration with Teacher Education and Leadership for licensure and placements is expected. The appointment begins August 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field at time of appointment or a master degree in History or related field with extensive teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and Christian community

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester
• Hold office hours for student advising and mentoring
• Curriculum and program development
• Participation in departmental and university governance structures
• Coordinate student teaching and supervise student teachers in K-12 schools.

Education

PhD in History or related field

Master's degree in History or related field with extensive teaching experience

Job description

The Department of History and Political Science at Mississippi Christian University is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor in Social Studies Education and History within the Department of History and Political Science. The position is available beginning August I, 2027. A dynamic scholar-practitioner is sought to lead and coordinate MC's Social Studies Education Program, contribute to innovative curriculum development, engage in intellectual community, and exemplify a personal and active Christian faith. The candidate is expected to collaborate with the Department of Teacher Education and Leadership for licensure requirements and placements for student teachers. This position reports to the chair of the Department of History and Political Science.

Responsibilities

• Teach four courses per semester
• Hold office hours for student advising and mentoring
• Curriculum and program development
• Participation in departmental and university governance structures
• Coordinate student teaching and supervise student teachers in K-12 schools.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History or related field at time of appointment or a master degree in History or related field with extensive teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive to the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and Christian community

Preferred Qualifications

• K-12 teaching experience
• Teaching license
• History of actively pursuing academic research
• Teach Mississippi History and Geography