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Assistant Professor of Social Science - School of Education

The School of Education seeks to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position in social science education.  The successful candidate will teach students in pre-service and graduate education courses in elementary and secondary social science methods and supervise students in field experience settings.  Conducting research, advising students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs, and service responsibilities are also primary responsibilities. 

Qualifications:  Must hold by August 1, 2010 an earned doctorate from an accredited university in social science education, curriculum and instruction or related field.  Qualifications and experiences important but not limited to the position include:

• Philosophy of teaching and potential research agenda related to the role of social sciences in teacher preparation (include this in the cover letter)

• Two or more years of teaching experience in a K-12 setting in the United States

• Ability to build collaborative partnerships

• Experience and/or interest in online and hybrid teaching

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Experience/interest in working with diverse cultural groups in urban environments

• A sense of humor in teaching and collaborating with students and faculty

• Knowledge of and/or experience with NCATE standards

• Experience supervising students in field-based settings

• Commitment to excellence and innovation in teacher preparation

• Experience and interest in grant writing

Application packets must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a list of courses completed toward the doctorate and 3 letters of recommendation.  Send packets via US mail to Dr. Paul Blohm, School of Education, IU Northwest, 3400 Broadway, Gary, IN 46408.  Packets received by January 15, 2010 will receive full consideration; the search continues until the position is filled with an anticipated starting date of August 1, 2010.  Summer employment 2010 may be possible if desired.

One of eight campuses of Indiana University, IU Northwest, is located in metropolitan Northwest Indiana, approximately 30 miles southeast of Chicago and 10 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.  The campus has a diverse student population approaching 6,000 students and offers Associate, Baccalaureate and Master degrees in a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in arts and sciences, business and economics, education, nursing and health professions; public and environmental affairs, and social work.  

IU Northwest emphasizes quality teaching, research and service.  As a student-centered campus, IU Northwest is committed to academic excellence characterized by a love of ideas and achievement in learning, discovery, creativity and engagement.  

Indiana University Northwest is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity.  The university actively encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities and members of other underrepresented groups.