Social Studies Coordinator -- Assistant Professor, History

Critical Playground LLC; New Britain (CT); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Social Studies Coordinator in the Department of History. The position is at the rank of Assistant Professor and will be joint with the Department of Educational Innovation and Technology to oversee the educator preparation program for state certification in Secondary History and Social Studies (grades 4-12).

The candidate will join a department with strengths in public history, game studies, and international

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in History (or related discipline) by Dec 31, 2027.
• Evidence of employment in public middle or high school as a licensed social studies teacher.
• Experience in teacher education programs or courses related to teacher preparation.

Responsibilities

• Teach social studies education classes and related history courses.
• Advise secondary History and Social Studies students.
• Prepare materials to maintain CAEP accreditation (NCSS standards).
• Collaborate with university supervisors for student teaching.
• Serve on the Central Teacher Education Network (CTEN) committee.
• Promote pedagogical innovation with technology in teaching and learning.

Skills

US History

Public history

Game studies

International education

Education

Ph.D. in History

Job description

CSocial Studies Coordinator -- Assistant Professor

Application Deadline

October 15, 2026

Full-Time Regular

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[C26-045]

Social Studies Coordinator

History Department

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time, tenure track Social Studies Coordinator in the Department of History. The position is at the rank of assistant professor specializing in history and social studies and will be a joint appointment with the Department of Educational Innovation and Technology. The successful candidate will work with the Department of History, Ammon College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, and School of Education to oversee the educator preparation program that leads to state certification in Secondary History and Social Studies (grades 4-12).

As we recently celebrated 175 years of academic excellence and innovation, we invite you to be a part of our mission at CCSU. Explore the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the broader community, please visit CCSU to learn more.

About CCSU’s History Department

The History Department is currently composed of 13 faculty—5 US historians, 4 European historians, and 4 World (Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Latin America) historians—and boasts approximately 200 history majors. Nearly two-thirds of our majors are social studies education majors. Our social studies education program is one of the most well-established and widely respected in Connecticut. The department has three other areas of strength: public history, game studies, and international education.

Position Profile

Coordinator responsibilities include the following:

• Teach social studies education classes and academic courses in a field commensurate with one’s historical fields of expertise
• Advise secondary education History and Social Studies students
• Prepare materials consistent with NCSS standards to maintain CAEP accreditation
• Recommend and collaborate with university supervisors for student teaching
• Serve on the Central Teacher Education Network (CTEN) committee
• Promote and support pedagogical innovation, particularly through the thoughtful integration of technology into teaching and learning

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education:

• All applicants must possess a Ph.D. in History (or in related discipline) in hand or due to be conferred by December 31, 2027

Experience and Training:

• One of the following:

• Evidence of employment in public middle or high school setting as a licensed, certified social studies teacher

OR

• Demonstrated experience working within teacher education programs or teaching courses related to teacher preparation

Ideal Candidate

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Field of specialization in US History, in particular, Vast Early America
• Ability to contribute to History department’s other areas of strength—public history, game studies, and international education

Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Mark Jones, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-2819 or [e-mail] .

Compensation and Employee Benefits

In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2024-2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP .

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources .

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.