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Assistant/Associate Professor in Secondary Social Studies Education and Teacher Education
 University of Rhode Island | |
 United States, Rhode Island, Kingston | |
 Nov 06, 2025 | |
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Secondary Social Studies Education and Teacher Education Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 23, 2025. Applications received after November 23, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of Rhode Island's Feinstein College of Education invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured Associate Professor position in Secondary Social Studies Education and Teacher Education, beginning Fall 2026. We seek a dynamic scholar-practitioner to lead and coordinate our Secondary Social Studies Teacher Education Program, contribute to innovative curriculum development, and engage in impactful research and partnerships that strengthen educator preparation across the state. POSITION SUMMARY: The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, will enhance the College's commitment to nurturing a diverse range of teachers to meet the needs of the region's schools. The successful candidate will join a collegial and forward-thinking faculty committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. An earned doctorate in Education or a closely related field at the time of hire is required. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level must demonstrate potential for excellence in research, teaching, and service. Candidates at the Associate Professor level must meet the University's criteria for tenure, including a sustained record of scholarly productivity, teaching excellence, and service. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Collaborate with History faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences to ensure consistency between the programs and students' access to required courses. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as required. LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printer, word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: 1. Ph.D/Ed.D. in Education or closely related field at time of hire. 2. Record of scholarly activity commensurate with level of professional experience. 3. Three or more years experience as a social studies teacher, with at least two years teaching in a public school setting. 4. Experience in pre-service or in-service teacher education. 5. Proficiency in oral communication skills. 6. Proficiency in written communication skills. 7. Ability to work with diverse groups/populations. PREFERRED:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT URI AND THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION With over 18,000 students representing 76 countries and 48 states, the University of Rhode Island is a research-intensive university (Carnegie R1 research classification, as of January 2025) with a commitment to high-quality teaching and community partnerships. College faculty benefit from institutional support for research, including grant development resources, interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities, and access to regional school partnerships. Located on URI's Kingston Campus, the Feinstein College of Education fosters a vibrant academic community with strong ties to local schools and educational organizations. The College is a community of educational scholars, leaders, and practitioners with a shared commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion within and outside of schools, bridging research and practice, and serving diverse and underserved populations. Significant opportunities exist for teaching and scholarship with the College's undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagshipuniversity, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. Union: AAUP - American Assoc of Univ Professors Status: Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent Department: COEDU Dean's Office Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter that provides an overview that addresses how you meet required (and if relevant, preferred qualifications) (as one complete document). (#2) A curriculum vitae. (#3) A research statement (limited to 1000-words) that shares details of your research agenda, teaching philosophy and how your teaching and research reflect a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in teacher education (as one complete document). (#4) Other Document - contact information for three professional references. Position Number: 106617 Posting Number: F00494 Posting Date: 11/04/2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes To apply, visit https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15924 jeid-c8846bc3cbc2ba429a1809346135d221 | |