Assistant Professor of Adolescence Education (Social Studies)
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Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and masters and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The Universitys residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge. We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acresa beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education was created in 2003 and is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP). Fisher is among just 24 providers in New York state withCAEPaccreditation. The School provides degree options at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels to prepare education professionals for certification as well as teaching and leadership careers in schools, elementary through high school. With the Schools emphasis on social justice, graduates learn how to engage their own students as they develop, making a lasting impact on individual lives and the greater community. Through curriculum and experiential learning opportunities, led by expert faculty and dedicated staff, students develop into the educators and leaders the world needs today.

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Job Responsibilities

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr., School of Education at St. John Fisher University, Rochester, New York is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, advisement, and service. The Inclusive Education Department in the School of Education is seeking applicants for an Assistant Professor of Adolescence Education. The applicant is open for a tenure track or a visiting/term position depending on the qualifications of the finalist. The position will begin August 15, 2025. Of particular interest are candidates with certifications in areas such as special education and/or literacy, and experience with hybrid/online modalities, and a commitment to and experiences with culturally responsive and inclusive education practices at the adolescence level. Opportunities for administrative responsibilities are possible.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate inclusive education courses such as social and historical foundations of Education, social studies methods, diversity, equity, and inclusive focused courses, developmental and general methods. Teaching courses in the liberal arts, general education core curriculum may be required. Additional responsibilities include the following: undergraduate and graduate advising; service (including department, school and university committee assignments), and research.

Education / Experience

Required Qualifications

• Tenure Track Assistant Professor: Ph.D. or Ed.D in in social studies teacher education, curriculum studies, or foundations of education (in one or more areas- sociology, history, or philosophy of education), or in a related field
• Visiting Professor: Masters Degree in in social studies teacher education, curriculum studies, or foundations of education (in one or more areas- sociology, history, or philosophy of education), or in a related field
• Teaching Certification: Social Studies Education in Adolescence
• Experience with inclusive practices and culturally-responsive teaching at the adolescence level, grades 7-12
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, advisement, and service
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the School of Education
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others
• Demonstrated interest in diversity, equity, and inclusive initiatives
• Minimum 2 years classroom teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional Certification: Special Education and/or Literacy Education
• Experience teaching in higher education
• Skills in instructional technology and teaching in hybrid/online modalities
• Scholarly research, publications, and/or presentations
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across the disciplines represented in the department, school, and university
• Interest in administrative roles
• Experience with accreditation
• Experience supervising pre-service teachers in classrooms

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Only qualified candidates will be contacted. St. John Fisher University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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