Tenure-Track Faculty: Elementary Literacy & Social Studies

Hope-College; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy/Social Studies beginning Fall 2027. The role includes teaching literacy and social studies courses, advising teacher candidates, conducting research, and engaging with local schools in the Holland area.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. or Ed.D., a strong scholarly agenda, and a commitment to inclusive excellence in a liberal arts setting.

Qualifications

• Valid teaching certificate with an elementary endorsement.
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. and a focused research agenda.
• Record of excellence in teaching literacy and social studies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of undergraduate courses in literacy and social studies.
• Advise teacher candidates.
• Conduct research in a related educational field.
• Foster relationships with local schools in the Greater Holland community.
• Participate in college and departmental service, including accreditation teams.

Skills

Literacy instruction

Social studies instruction

Interpersonal communication

Diversity in education

Scholarly agenda

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D.

Teaching certificate with elementary endorsement

Job description

Hope College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Elementary Literacy/Social Studies beginning Fall 2027. The role includes teaching literacy and social studies courses, advising teacher candidates, conducting research, and engaging with local schools in the Holland area.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D. or Ed.D., a strong scholarly agenda, and a commitment to inclusive excellence in a liberal arts setting.