Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education

Posting Details

Position Details

Title
Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education

Appointment Status
Tenure Track

Department
IU Indianapolis School of Education

Location
Indianapolis

Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Education at Indianapolis is seeking an exemplary tenure track Assistant Professor faculty member to contribute to our progressive Urban Teacher Education program with teaching and research strengths in social studies education; a commitment to urban education and communities; and a readiness to partner with local schools to provide transformative teacher education.

The School of Education at IU Indianapolis is an urban serving institution located in the heart of Indianapolis. Our School of Education has approximately 30 full time faculty all of whom are actively engaged in teaching, scholarship of teaching, and research focused on urban education. Many of our faculty have scholarship interests that focus on social justice and anti-racist practices, partnerships with urban communities and schools, and critical perspectives in education. Our Teacher Education program is specifically designed to engage in partnerships with urban schools. For more information, visit our website at: www.education.indianapolis.iu.edu.
Duties:
? Design and implement social studies teacher education curriculum that grounds pre-service teachers in deep understanding of critical social justice pedagogy, human development, and urban communities within strong field-based experiences.
? Collaborate with faculty in the urban teacher education programs to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with local schools.
? Conduct scholarly research, publications, and grant-writing.
? Lead ongoing program development, innovation, and evaluation as program Coordinator for Secondary Education.
? Mentor and advise students in our Urban Education Studies doctoral program, our urban education masters programs, and our undergraduate teacher preparation programs.
? Provide service to School and university committees, professional organizations, and the community.

About the Campus

Since 1969-the year Indiana University and Purdue University came together to create Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)-IUPUI has been recognized for its outstanding teaching and learning, resourceful innovation, commitment to community engagement, research that changes lives for the better, and efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The campus and its 206,000 living alumni have long played a critical role in the metropolitan Indianapolis region, central Indiana, and across the state. In June 2023, the Indiana University and Purdue University Boards of Trustees approved a definitive agreement to formalize separation and realignment of the campus into two entities: IU Indianapolis and Purdue University in Indianapolis. The independent campuses will enable the two major research universities to build upon their legacies of excellence and impact to meet the needs of Indiana and its capital city for decades to come. Following a final year of operations which will serve as a period of transition, the campus officially became IU Indianapolis on July 1, 2024.

Indiana University is an equal employment and Affirmative Action Employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination which includes contact information.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications: ? Doctorate in social studies teacher education, curriculum studies, urban/multicultural education, or foundations of education (in one or more areas- sociology, history, or philosophy of education). ? Professional teaching experience in urban K-12 schools. ? Curricular and instructional expertise in Culturally Relevant/Sustaining Pedagogy and other asset pedagogies. ? Strong methodological training in research and record of scholarship and grant activity. ? Capacity to teach social studies methods courses in the undergraduate programs and graduate courses in the master's programs and the Urban Education Studies doctoral program. ? Record of positive impact with youth in urban schools, universities, and/or communities.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Department Contact for Questions

Direct questions about the position or program to Dr. Lasana Kazembe, Search Committee Chair, at [email protected]. Indiana University Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process should notify Patriece Roulette Landis at [email protected] or the Office of Institutional Equity at [email protected] with appropriate advance notice. We seek applications from People of Color, individuals with dis/abilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and members of other underrepresented groups.

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank

Special Instructions

Application: Interested candidates should submit: (a) letter of application, (b) curriculum vita, ? two samples of written scholarship, and (d) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/26020.

For Best Consideration Date
12/01/2024

Expected Start Date
08/01/2025

Posting/OAA #
IU-101036-2024

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