Education – Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy/Social Studies

Hope College

Holland (MI)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Responsibilities include teaching multiple undergraduate sections, advising teacher candidates, researching in a related educational field, and fostering partnerships

Qualifications

Valid teaching certificate with an elementary endorsement.
Excellence in teaching literacy and social studies.
Robust scholarly agenda and dissemination of work.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to diversity in education.

Responsibilities

Teach multiple sections of undergraduate courses in Elementary Literacy and Social Studies.
Advise teacher candidates.
Conduct research in a related educational field.
Foster partnerships with local schools in the Greater Holland Community.
Participate in college and departmental service, including accreditation teams.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Social studies education

Teaching excellence

Scholarly agenda

Diversity in education

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D.

Elementary teaching certificate

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Education – Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy/SocialStudies

Classification Title

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Department

Education

Job Description

The Hope College Education Department invites applications for atenure-track position in the Elementary (PK-3 & 3-6) programwith a strong emphasis on literacy and social studies beginning inthe Fall 2027 semester. We seek candidates who will effectivelyteach both the first literacy course in the elementary sequence,which introduces the literacy processes and key concepts thatundergird the teaching of literacy in the elementary classroom, andthe PK-3 social studies course, which explores instruction,standards, and curricula.

Responsibilities include teaching multiple sections ofundergraduate courses, advising teacher candidates, researching ina related educational field, fostering positive relationships andpartnerships with local schools in and around the Greater HollandCommunity, and actively participating in college and departmentalservice, including serving on the elementary and accreditationteams.

About the Education Department

The Hope College Education Department consists of a dynamic groupof 14 faculty and three support staff. The department offerscertification in Elementary (including a minor in Early ChildhoodEducation) and Secondary with endorsements in Special Education (LDand EI) and ESL . The State of Michigan consistently ranks Hope’steacher education program as one of the top-tier teacher educationprograms in Michigan. The Hope College Education Department hasfull national accreditation.

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Rank

Assistant

Qualifications

General qualifications include a valid teaching certificate with anelementary endorsement, a record of excellence in teaching literacyand social studies, a robust scholarly agenda and dissemination ofwork, effective interpersonal and communication skills, and acommitment to diversity in education. To be considered for thisposition, candidates must have a Ph.D. or E.D., a focused researchagenda, and teaching expertise.

Specifically, applicants need experience in literacy instructionthat helps candidates address topics like: What does it mean to beliterate? How do children learn to speak, listen, read, and write?The importance of using culturally responsive practices in creatingan environment and teaching literacy, and the importance ofunderstanding the vital role literacy plays in one’s life,especially related to communication. Applicants should also haveexperience teaching key social studies concepts, including powerfulsocial studies instruction as defined by the National Council forSocial Studies, the C3 Framework, and the Anti-Bias Standards. Thiscontent is especially important as the field continues to shifttoward representing traditionally marginalized perspectives thatstudents may not have learned in their own elementary experiences.While teaching this content, instructors will model Core Teachingpractices and other pedagogical approaches that students can use intheir own clinical experiences and future classrooms.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing positionfor frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves movingitems over 10 pounds; frequently will move between differentoffices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communicationabilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) thatrequire(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may berequested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.Some positions may have position specific requirements, such aseducation/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drugscreening, credit checks and/or transportation recordreview.”

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

2026-007FR

Job Posting Open Date

08/28/2026

Job Posting Close Date

10/26/2026

Open Until Filled

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https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5572

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