Open Rank Professor in Social Studies Education

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Oct 20 2026 Job Description:

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Education Leadership at Binghamton University seeks candidates at open rank Professor of Social Studies Education to begin in Fall 2027. The successful candidate will join a dynamic faculty dedicated to improving education for all K-12 students, while also contributing to a vibrant research community at a nationally recognized Research One institution.

Binghamton University believes in and supports diversity and inclusion as integral to academic excellence. We actively seek applications from underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, sexual minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, and women.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching load is two in-person courses per semester and will include graduate courses in secondary social studies education methods and teacher-candidate field supervision. Additional courses may include:

• elementary social studies education methods

• educational foundations

• adolescent development

• culturally responsive-sustaining (CR-S) practices

• undergraduate and doctoral program courses

• Coordinate and/or supervise student teaching experiences.

• Pursue an active research and publication agenda (including external funding as appropriate).

• Contribute to program development.

• Advise graduate students pursuing their Master of Arts degree in adolescent social studies education.

• Engage in professional, national/international, university, and school service.

• Maintain strong connections to and collaboration with area schools and Binghamton University's Master of Arts in Teaching program.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD in social studies education by August 1, 2027.

• Minimum 4 years of teaching experience in grades 7-12.

• Evidence of research and scholarly publication.

Preferred Qualification:

• Demonstrated administrative and leadership experience, including the potential or interest to serve as department chair.

• University teaching experience.

• Prior experience advising and supervising students.

• Record of seeking internal and/or external funding.

Please be advised that H1B visa sponsorship may not be available for this position.

Additional Information:

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Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.