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Howard University, Department of Curriculum and Instruction

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Howard University consist of two undergraduate programs (B.S. in elementary education and a secondary education minor program), three master’s degree programs in elementary, secondary, and special education, and has several school and university partnerships. 

Howard University

Howard University is a federally chartered, private, coeducational, nonsectarian, Historically Black University in Washington, D.C. It has a Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education status of RU/H: Research Universities (high research activity). Howard University’s commitment to preparing educators dates back to our charter in 1865. The School of Education seeks to improve and expand educational opportunity and access, particularly for African Americans and other underserved communities with a strong institutional commitment and capacity for advancing educator preparation, research, and practice.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks a scholar and experienced professional for a full-time, tenured/tenure-track position at the rank of associate professor or full professor to begin in August 2021. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction seeks candidates who are committed to academic excellence and innovation at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teacher Education

Preferred candidates should have demonstrated: a) an academic foundation in theory and practice related to educational psychology; b) emphasis on equitable assessment for diverse learners; c) evidence of successful university instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels; d) experience teaching in K-12 educational settings; e) excellence in research related to urban education with emphasis on African American learners; and e) established grant and publication record.   

Details

Candidates must demonstrate strong research productivity, including an active record of producing high-quality publications with a focus on African American learners or students from marginalized backgrounds and demonstrated outcomes in seeking external funding. Candidates must commit to: working in a productive, collegial atmosphere; preparing teachers to serve diverse populations in urban environments; developing and delivering undergraduate and graduate courses; advising students, and supporting student scholarship. Other requirements include an earned doctorate in an appropriate field and three or more years of K-12 teaching experience. 

This position will include the appointment as an Associate Chair that will assist the Department Chair in the pursuit and communication of Department goals.  This would include ensuring the interpretation of the School of Education and Department policies into action; monitoring the status of State and program approvals, leading functions around student advisement; and effectively assessing and addressing student needs. 

Application Information: Review of applications will begin December 11, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a completed application package to teach@howard.edu Completed applications include one pdf document that contains: a) letter of application, b) curriculum vitae, and c) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. Candidates should also attach a reprint of a recent publication/writing sample. References will not be contacted before notifying finalists. Visit https://education.howard.edu for more information. Direct queries to the following: Dr. Joy Banks – teach@howard.edu.

Additional information on Howard University, the School of Education and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction may be found at https://education.howard.edu/

Howard University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, marital status, religion or disability.