Open Rank Clinical Professor in Elementary Social Studies Education

The University of Iowa
College of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
Open Rank Clinical Professor in Elementary Social Studies Education

Position

The Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa invites applications for an academic-year clinical-track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor in the Social Studies Education program. The position will begin August 17, 2022.

Description 

This is a full-time academic-year (9 month) clinical track faculty position with an initial three-year appointment. Renewal is possible, dependent on recurrent funding and performance. We seek an individual with broad expertise in elementary education, specifically with experience in elementary social studies and teacher education. The successful applicant will be expected to teach the equivalent of four courses each semester or three courses with other program-related responsibilities. This will include supervising and teaching elementary social studies courses. It will also involve teaching and support in our elementary education program, such as field experiences or other general teacher education coursework. Participation in grant activities, such as proposing and managing professional development grants, will also be important. We seek applicants who actively engage in equity, inclusivity, and anti-racist education.

Education Requirements

Prospective candidates must have earned a doctorate in Social Studies Education or a related discipline by August 1, 2022.

Required Qualifications

(1) Experience in elementary social studies education in K12 settings; (2) demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and anti-racist education; (3) potential for securing external funds for professional and program development; and (4) demonstrated commitment to working and collaborating with culturally, linguistically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse populations.

Desirable Qualifications

(1) Evidence of excellent teaching skills in teacher education in higher education; (3) licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in Elementary Education; (3) experience in building partnerships with local schools and communities; and (4) a record of securing external funds for research, training, and program development.

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include instruction and supervision in elementary social studies education courses; participating in grant activities to secure funding for professional and curriculum development in addition to other professional productivity; and establishing connections with departments across the UI campus, local schools, and communities. The successful candidate will be involved with local, state, and national activities that support social studies education as well as diversity and equity in teacher education. They will also participate in service to the program, department, college, and university. Faculty are required to engage in at least 4 hours per semester of collaboration with teachers in contributing to instruction in K12 classrooms.

Salary

Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support.

Appointment 

Academic year (9 month) clinical-track appointment beginning August 17, 2022.

Applications

Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications noted above, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and graduate college transcripts. To apply for this position, go to our website at https://jobs.uiowa.edu/content/faculty/ and choose requisition number 74321. Address inquiries or nominations to Maia Sheppard (maia-sheppard@uiowa.edu) or call 319-467-3116.

Screening

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

About the Department and Social Studies Education

The Department of Teaching and Learning (T & L) at the University of Iowa includes over 35 faculty members and 900 students. The Elementary Education Program provides instruction to over 300 students each year. The Social Studies undergraduate and graduate programs (MA, MAT) emphasize an interdisciplinary and inquiry-based approach to social education. The Social Studies Education program is committed to preparing educators to teach history and the social sciences in order to prepare students for active participation in a multicultural democracy. Areas of emphasis include democratic education, global perspectives, and social justice. The Department has an active Solidarity Committee to support and guide work on equity, justice, and anti-racist education the Teacher Education Program.

About the College

The College of Education offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.  Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields.  Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning.  The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Iowa Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development.  

The College has a Strategic Plan (https://education.uiowa.edu/office-assessment-and-continuous-improvement/strategic-plan), which includes actively engaging with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. The College is working intentionally through our Anti-Racism Collaborative (https://education.uiowa.edu/about-college/anti-racism-initiatives/anti-racism-collaborative).

About the University and Surrounding Community

The University of Iowa (UI) is world-renowned for its commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities.  UI has been a member of the Big Ten conference since 1899 and the Association of American Universities since 1909.  UI ranks #33 among the nation’s 629 public universities (U.  S.   News & World Report).  More than 32,500 students earn bachelor’s, graduate, and professional degrees from UI’s 11 colleges.  

UI is located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature that is widely recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities.  With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds.  Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding affordable health care, excellent libraries and schools, historic neighborhoods, and a lively downtown.  Chicago, St. Louis, and Minneapolis/St. Paul are a short car or bus trip away, and nearby Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) connects travelers to the world.  The relationship between Iowa City and the UI is very cooperative and supportive. 

The University of Iowa is a founding member of the Central Midwest Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) and is committed to recruiting and retaining the most talented and diverse faculty and staff and assisting dual-career couples. 

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.