Assistant Professor and Coordinator of History Education

Assistant Professor and Coordinator of History Education

Posted 1 day ago by Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ.

The Department of History at Northern Arizona University invites applications for a tenure-track position in history/social studies secondary education. The successful applicant will serve as the program’s coordinator.

• Teach history and social studies methods courses in the BS Ed History/Social Studies program.
• Maintain program assessments for CAEP accreditation.
• Assist with program management and student advising.
• Build collaborative relationships with Arizona social studies teachers.
• Coordinate pre‑service and in‑service teacher workshops, and grant writing.
• Conduct an active program of research and scholarship in the fields of teaching and learning, history education, history of education, and/or another related historical field.
• Teach history content courses.

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in history, history/social studies education, or a closely related field conferred by appointment date.
• One year of secondary history/social studies teaching experience.
• Combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above minimum qualifications.

• Demonstrable commitment to serving students of all backgrounds and identities, including Latino and Native American students.
• Two or more years of secondary history/social studies teaching experience.
• Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
• Evidence of a strong research agenda.
• Evidence of scholarly engagement in the field of teaching and learning.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Ability to offer history content courses to augment the department curriculum at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Evidence of potential for contributing to a dynamic social‑studies teacher preparation program and K‑20 collaborative partnerships, such as curriculum development, teacher collaborations, grant writing, and/or digital history.

• Deep knowledge of history and social studies education, including pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment practices.
• Understanding of secondary education standards, policies, and accreditation requirements (e.g., CAEP).
• Familiarity with diverse historical content areas to support undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
• Awareness of current trends and research in teaching and learning, history education, and history.
• Knowledge of inclusive teaching practices and the needs of diverse student populations.
• Understanding of collaborative partnerships and public education systems.

• Strong teaching skills in history/social studies methods courses and history content courses.
• Ability to supervise and mentor students in fieldwork placements and professional development.
• Ability to maintain an active research agenda.
• Program coordination skills, including managing assessments for accreditation and organizing workshops for pre‑service and in‑service teachers.
• Strong communication skills for building collaborative relationships with teachers, colleagues, and community partners.
• Proficiency in digital instructional tools and online learning platforms.

• Ability to mentor students toward careers in K‑12 teaching and academia.
• Ability to balance teaching, research, service, and program coordination responsibilities.
• Ability to foster inclusive learning environments.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and K‑12 educators across diverse settings.
• Ability to contribute to accreditation processes and maintain compliance with professional standards.
• Ability to adapt to evolving educational needs and integrate innovative teaching practices.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training
• Higher Education