Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Glenville, WV
Job Type: Faculty
Job Number: 0485P00019Z
Division: Social Science Department
Opening Date: 05/07/2024
Description

Glenville State University invites for a tenure-track assistant professor in Social Studies begin in Fall 2024. Individuals with a commitment to teaching and scholarly excellence are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will have responsibility for teaching, advising, participating in departmental and university service activities, and participating in professional development. Individuals with interest in or expertise in curriculum innovation as well as a commitment to teaching in their specialties are encouraged to apply. Expertise in instructional technology and online teaching is desirable.

Examples of Duties

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Teach 12 hours of courses in the Social Sciences, specifically elementary and secondary Social Studies/Sciences methods courses and other history, geography, and/or global studies courses as well as interfacing with public school partners to strengthen social studies education in public schools.
• Supervise social studies/science education field placements.
• Evaluate and revise curriculum and courses for social studies/sciences and social studies licensure granting programs.
• Develop, implement, and engage in professional development activities related to teaching social studies.
• Assist with departmental and program assessment, including continued national accreditation for social studies/sciences education program (CAEP).
• Assist with student recruitment and retention.

Typical Qualifications

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Social Studies/History Education or Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with Masters in Social Studies/History Education or closely related field with at least 18 graduate hours in history. A area of expertise outside of American history is preferred. ABD will be considered. Experience in public school teaching is required.
Supplemental Information

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, samples of professional work, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, copies of transcripts (official transcripts needed when hired) and contact information for three professional references. Apply online at
Screening of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Glenville State University is proud of its commitment to diversity. Women, members of minority groups, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As an agency of State government, Glenville State University provides a wide variety of benefits to its employees. Some benefits are mandatory to both the college and employees, while some benefits are elective by employees. Some benefits are free to employees while some benefits require employee contributions.
Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA Web site at www.wvpeia.com or by contacting the GSU payroll department.
Life Insurance: $10,000 free to employees, optional coverage up to $500,000 based on age and salary. Additional plans are available for spouse and child coverage.
Accidental Death Insurance: Optional employee or family plan of $25,000 to $100,000. For details contact the payroll department.
Retirement Plan: The college matches your 6 percent contribution (tax exempt dollars) towards TIAA/CREF or Teacher's Retirement System. Thus, 12 percent of your gross salary is working for your retirement income. New employees must join TIAA/CREF.
TIAA Total Disability Benefits Plan: Optional employees coverage that provides (1) monthly income and (2) payments of premiums to your TIAA/CREF retirement plan to participating employees who suffer total, long-term disabilities. The cost is adjusted according to individual salary on a yearly basis. Employees become eligible upon completion of the first year of employment.