Assistant Professor 104380 Pensacola - Main Campus, Florida, United States Teaching, Leadership and Research School of Education Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty Faculty Full-time POSITION DETAILS Employment based visa sponsorship will be considered for this position. Position Number: 104380Classification Title: Assistant Professor of Professional/Clinical PracticeWorking Title: Assistant Professor of Social
StudiesDepartment: Teaching, Leadership and ResearchFLSA Status: ExemptSalary Range: Commensurate with education and experiencePay Basis: Annually POSITION OVERVIEW JOB SUMMARY: The School of Education at the University of West Florida (UWF) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education to support undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral education programs. The successful
candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service with knowledge of elementary (K–6) social studies teaching and learning, civic education, inquiry-based and interdisciplinary instruction, and the preparation of preservice and in-service teachers.This position focuses on strengthening social studies preparation within the elementary education program, supporting graduate and doctoral student mentoring, and
advancing the School’s mission of preparing effective teachers through strong partnerships with K–12 schools and communities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to connect research and practice in elementary social studies, integrating civics, history, geography, and economics with literacy and other content areas, in ways that prepare teachers to serve all learners in Northwest Florida and beyond. The
salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Social Studies Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field by start date.- At least three years of K–12 classroom teaching experience, which includes social studies.- Evidence of effective teaching or strong teaching potential at the postsecondary
level, including preparing preservice elementary teachers.- Demonstrated knowledge of elementary social studies content, standards, and pedagogy.- Demonstrated or emerging scholarly agenda in social studies education appropriate for a tenure-track appointment.- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, teachers, schools, and communities representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and academic
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