Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education (in partnership with African and African American

Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education (in partnership with African and African American Studies)

Job no: 496079

SUNY Budget Title: Assistant Professor (10 month) - EDI
Work type: Full time
Location: Brockport, NY
Department: Education and Human Development
Categories: Faculty & Libraries

Located in Western New York, State University of New York College at Brockport is a nationally recognized and accredited public institution with competitive state health insurance and retirement plan options. SUNY Brockport also includes Brockport Downtown and sponsors the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC), both located in Rochester, NY. We are an inclusive employee-oriented university. Be yourself and start your career here. Help us build a better Brockport! Job Summary: SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a full time, 10-month, tenure track Assistant Professor in the Department of Education & Human Development.
We seek scholars whose teaching and research combine social studies education and African and African American studies by centering African and African American perspectives, experiences, and histories in social studies education. This position includes teaching social studies methods courses in the Education and Human Development department, relevant courses in the African and African American Studies department, and cross-listed courses for both departments. We are interested in scholars who work in the interdisciplinary field of African and African American Studies to prepare social studies teachers by theorizing and teaching strands of social studies education (ex. civics, economics, global and American history, geography, sociology, psychology, and/or other relevant areas) through theories of Africana education and pedagogy, Black critical theory, and/or critical pedagogic theories.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree in education, African and African American studies or a closely related field must be completed within six months of hire from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized college or university.
  
• Proficiency with learning management systems and instructional technologies.
  
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Successful K-12 teaching experience.
  
• Ability to work effectively with students, public, college community and external constituencies, with an appreciation for cultural and group differences.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  
• Evidence of collaborative teaching and planning.
  
• Background in additional areas of expertise that support the Education and Human Development and African and African American Studies departments.
  
• College teaching and advising experience.
  
• Evidence of successful scholarship.
  Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm Salary and Benefits: Minimum Salary is $59,550. May be benefits eligible; more information at Careers@Brockport. Application Instructions: Visit jobs.hr.brockport.edu to complete an application including your letter of application that addresses required and preferred qualifications, resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Background Investigation Statement:
  All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check. New York State Executive Order: Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations via email at info@goer.ny.gov. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Diversity Statement: We are part of an academic community committed to fostering integrity, civility, and justice. We affirm that the dignity of our Brockport community is protected when free speech, academic freedom and individual rights are expressed within a climate of civility and mutual respect. Striving to learn from each other, we value human diversity because it enriches our lives and it is fundamental to the College's commitment to teaching, learning, scholarship and service leading to student success. SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.brockport.edu/cw/en-us/job/496079/assistant-professor-of-social-studies-education-in-partnership-with-african-and-african-american-studies jeid-40973ca19d3ff14f85633d28f2665797