Assistant Professor in History of Education and Social Studies Education (Tenure Track)

Job Summary

Job Summary

The School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a full-time Assistant Professor with expertise at the intersection of the history of education and social studies’ education, beginning in the 2026–2027 academic year.

We seek to hire a scholar with a promising research agenda in the history of education and/or social studies education and who is deeply committed to the preparation of educators who are humanizing, critically conscious, culturally responsive, and civic and democratic engaged. The ideal candidate will mentor doctoral students in one or more of the following graduate program areas: Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice; Humanities Education; Teacher Learning, Research, and Practice. They will also have a record of PK–12 teaching experience, with a preference for experience in elementary settings, and demonstrate a commitment to working with diverse student populations.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Boulder’s School of Education is a collaborative, research-driven community dedicated to transforming education through scholarship, innovation, and partnership. We prepare educators, researchers, and leaders to address complex challenges in learning and educational systems through rigorous research, engaged teaching, and meaningful collaboration with schools, communities, and organizations. Our faculty generates impactful scholarship that informs practice and policy, and our work is grounded in a deep commitment to equity, inclusive excellence, and expanding opportunity for learners across diverse contexts. We are driven by our shared commitments to diversity, democracy, equity, and justice and evidence-based policy and practice.

For more information about the School of Education, please visit: https://www.colorado.edu/education/.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Maintaining an active and innovative research agenda and corresponding publication record that reveals a thoughtful and compelling progression of scholarship. This position will conduct research in an area of specialization related to the history of education in the US; teaching and/or learning in history and social studies; or social and cultural contexts or processes in history/social studies learning.
• Engaging in strong mentoring and teaching and contributing to our teacher education, master’s, and doctoral programs; advise undergraduate students; mentor graduate students; and provide outreach and leadership to the local, school, campus, and larger communities.
• Teaching undergraduate courses in elementary social studies education and undergraduate and graduate courses in history of education, teacher learning and practice, and/or humanities education.
• Supporting the development of socially just and historically grounded teacher education curricula.

What You Should Know

What You Should Know

• This role is located in Boulder, CO.
• The workload for this role is 40% research, scholarly, and creative work, 40% teaching, advising & mentoring, and 20% service.
• Tenure track faculty are expected to teach four courses per academic year, and all courses are typically taught in person on campus.
• As part of the University of Colorado Boulder’s deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check pilot program with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check pilot program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate’s conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination – before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.

What We Can Offer

What We Can Offer

The annual salary range for this nine-month faculty role is $85,000 – $95,000, plus an $8,000 relocation allowance as applicable.

Benefits

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

Be Statements

Be Statements

Be curious. Be inspired. Be Boulder.

What We Require

What We Require

• Doctorate (Ph.D.) in education, history of education, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• A record of scholarly productivity or promise of such in history of education and/or social studies’ education.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: history of education in the US; teaching and/or learning in history and social studies; social and cultural contexts or processes in history/social studies learning
• PK–12 teaching experience in U.S. schools.
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level (undergraduate or graduate).
• A record of working successfully with people from an array of backgrounds and fostering community and belonging.

What We Would Like You to Have

What We Would Like You to Have

• Research agenda that focuses on educational equity, democracy, justice, and access to educational opportunities.
• Three or more years of PK-12 teaching experience in U.S. schools
• Expertise in elementary social studies’ education.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students, including emergent bilingual learners.

Special Instructions

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae.
2. Cover Letter, 3 to 4 pages addressing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications with an emphasis on your scholarly/research agenda.
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy, 1 to 2 pages

During the application process, you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials (sample syllabi), if needed, as the search progresses.

Review of applications will begin January 5, 2026 (preference will be given to applicants who submit by this deadline) and will continue until the position is filled.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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