Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Education
Wake Forest University

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** Cover letter required for all positions and optional for facilities, campus services, and hospitality positions unless otherwise specified. Job Description SummaryThe Department of Education at Wake Forest University expects to fill a non-tenure track Visiting Assistant Professor position in social studies education to begin July 2024. The initial term of this appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. Applicants must hold at least a Master's degree at the time of appointment. The applicant should have at least five years of successful teaching experience in diverse and inclusive school environments.Job Description:

We are a Bachelor's and Master's degree granting department with a strong relationship with and commitment to public schools. This position has a 3:3 teaching load and includes social studies education instruction and supervision of students in school-based field placements. Teaching responsibilities will depend on the qualifications of the applicant and the needs of the department. The primary teaching duties will include but are not limited to EDU 354/654: Teaching Secondary Social Studies; EDU 295/642: Teaching Elementary Social Studies; EDU 364L/650L: Student Teaching Supervision; EDU 365/655: Professional Development Seminars, and EDU 311/712: Learning and Cognitive Science. Additional responsibilities will entail service to the department and university, including serving on department committees and advising undergraduate students.

Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. Founded in 1834, the University is ranked among the top thirty national universities, and 5th for undergraduate teaching among national universities. With 5,440 undergraduates and 3,350 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities and an active athletics community. The University has a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world, as indicated by the motto "pro humanitate." For quick facts about the University, go to http://www.wfu.edu/visitors/quickfacts.html.

Additional Job Description

Interested applicants should apply via the University's career website at: http://www.wfu.careers/. The application should be submitted as a single PDF file, which includes all of the following: (1) a cover letter addressing the candidate's motivation to join our educator preparation program; (2) a CV with contact information for three professional references; (3) a statement that describes the candidate's educational philosophy and prior teaching and mentorship experiences; and (4) copies of university transcript(s) (official copies only required upon employment). References will be contacted only for short-listed candidates with prior approval. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the application process and document submission may be addressed to wakejobs@wfu.edu. Inquiries about the faculty position or department should be directed to Dr. Adam Friedman (friedmam@wfu.edu).

Time Type RequirementFull timeIn order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations for all final faculty candidates being considered for employment.Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate. In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.

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