Troy University
Assistant Director of Civics Education
🇺🇸
Montevallo, AL
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Full-Time
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TBD
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Other
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March 16th, 2026
K-12
Edtech.com's Summary
Troy University is hiring an Assistant Director of Civics Education. The role involves developing and delivering civics curricula based on primary source documents, building partnerships with schools and community organizations, and coordinating educational programs such as the Trojan Patriot Academy. The position requires traveling between American Village and the Troy University campus to support meetings, conferences, and presentations to various audiences.
Highlights
- Assist in developing and delivering civics curriculum aligned with Alabama standards.
- Use primary source documents to teach students critical analysis of civics topics.
- Build and maintain relationships with school districts and community partners.
- Serve as liaison between American Village and Troy University.
- Support coordination and delivery of programs including the Trojan Patriot Academy and ACCESS program.
- Present educational sessions to students, educators, and community members.
- Require travel between American Village and the Troy campus for meetings and events.
- Required to have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields (American History, Government, Political Science, or Education) and knowledge of U.S. and Alabama history and government.
- Experience in K-12 or college teaching with use of technology and project management skills is needed.
- Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, leadership experience, knowledge of Alabama Social Studies standards, and familiarity with ACCESS and distance learning strategies.
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Assistant Director of Civics Education
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Position Information
Posting Number | SF2267P
Position Title | Assistant Director of Civics Education
Position Type | Professional/Salaried
Department | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Troy
Division | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Campus | Troy
Work Status | Full-Time (FT)
Temporary | No
Location | Montevalo
Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Civics Education position in the College of Education is a 12-month position located on the campus of American Village in Montevallo, AL. This position is responsible for assisting with the development and delivery of a civics curriculum using primary source documents to teach students to interpret, analyze, and understand various aspects of civics as outlined in the Alabama Course of Study and High School civics exam; assisting with the development, promotion, and implementation of programs and initiatives; building relationships with school districts and community partners; serving as a liaison between American Village and Troy University; assisting with preparation and delivery of regular progress reports; assisting with directing utilization of the ACCESS program; assisting with the organization and delivery of the Trojan Patriot Academy, and other job duties as defined by the supervisor. The Assistant Director will be expected to travel from the American Village to the Troy University campus in Troy, AL, for various meetings and events and will attend education and civics conferences to share information about educational materials and programs when needed. The Assistant Director should be able to present sessions to students, educators, and community members, as well as coordinate logistical efforts for all learning endeavors.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as American History, Government, Political Science, or Education.
2. Extensive knowledge of U.S. History, Alabama History, and U.S. Government.
3. Classroom teaching experience in K-12 and/or college, using immersive student experiences and/or research activities to enhance student achievement.
4. Experience using technology to enhance instruction.
5. Strong organizational skills/project management.
6. Strong formal and informal communication skills (written, oral, and multi-media).
7. Ability to multi-task.
8. Ability to utilize common software suites (e.g., Microsoft Office).
Preferred Qualifications | 1. Earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as American History, Government, Political Science, or Education.
2. Leadership experience with an educational institution, school system, historical society, museum, or similar organization.
3. Experience in effective strategies and utilization of distance learning.
4. Knowledge of the state Social Studies Course of Study and familiarity with the Alabama Civics Test.
5. Experience in performance assessment, budget management, etc.
6. Knowledge of Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide (ACCESS)
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours | Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
And/or as needed according to job requirements.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No
Posting Date | 02/06/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/43252
Position Title | Assistant Director of Civics Education
Position Type | Professional/Salaried
Department | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences - Troy
Division | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences
Campus | Troy
Work Status | Full-Time (FT)
Temporary | No
Location | Montevalo
Job Summary | The Assistant Director of Civics Education position in the College of Education is a 12-month position located on the campus of American Village in Montevallo, AL. This position is responsible for assisting with the development and delivery of a civics curriculum using primary source documents to teach students to interpret, analyze, and understand various aspects of civics as outlined in the Alabama Course of Study and High School civics exam; assisting with the development, promotion, and implementation of programs and initiatives; building relationships with school districts and community partners; serving as a liaison between American Village and Troy University; assisting with preparation and delivery of regular progress reports; assisting with directing utilization of the ACCESS program; assisting with the organization and delivery of the Trojan Patriot Academy, and other job duties as defined by the supervisor. The Assistant Director will be expected to travel from the American Village to the Troy University campus in Troy, AL, for various meetings and events and will attend education and civics conferences to share information about educational materials and programs when needed. The Assistant Director should be able to present sessions to students, educators, and community members, as well as coordinate logistical efforts for all learning endeavors.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as American History, Government, Political Science, or Education.
2. Extensive knowledge of U.S. History, Alabama History, and U.S. Government.
3. Classroom teaching experience in K-12 and/or college, using immersive student experiences and/or research activities to enhance student achievement.
4. Experience using technology to enhance instruction.
5. Strong organizational skills/project management.
6. Strong formal and informal communication skills (written, oral, and multi-media).
7. Ability to multi-task.
8. Ability to utilize common software suites (e.g., Microsoft Office).
Preferred Qualifications | 1. Earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as American History, Government, Political Science, or Education.
2. Leadership experience with an educational institution, school system, historical society, museum, or similar organization.
3. Experience in effective strategies and utilization of distance learning.
4. Knowledge of the state Social Studies Course of Study and familiarity with the Alabama Civics Test.
5. Experience in performance assessment, budget management, etc.
6. Knowledge of Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators, and Students Statewide (ACCESS)
Will this position require driving (personal vehicle, university vehicle, utility vehicle, or golf cart) in order to perform the job duties? | Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility
Work Hours | Monday-Friday
8am-5pm
And/or as needed according to job requirements.
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position | NA
Does this position have supervisory responsibility? | No
Posting Date | 02/06/2025
Closing Date |
Open Until Filled | Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants |
Quick Link | https://www.troyuniversityjobs.com/postings/43252
Reference Letters
Solicit References Through the System? | No
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference |
Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.
Last Day a Reference Provider Can Submit Reference |
Applicant Special Instructions | Qualified applications will be made available to the department/committee for review immediately upon submission. We ask that you provide email addresses for your reference providers and please be certain that the email addresses you list are accurate. If you are selected as a candidate for consideration by the department/committee, an instructional email will be sent to your reference providers to ask that they submit a reference letter on your behalf via a link to our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position to which you apply (if applicable), so your reference providers will be contacted separately for each application on which you list them. Reference letters will not be copied from one application to another. You can assure your reference providers that our system is secure and that all letters are confidential. If your reference providers have trouble using the reference portal, please advise them to contact jobs@troy.edu.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Troy University employment website (www.troyuniversityjobs.com)
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Higher Ed Jobs
- Social Media website
- Indeed
- Other employment website (please specify below)
- Employee Referral (please specify below)
- Local newspaper (please specify below)
- Professional journal (please specify below)
- Other source (please specify below)
- Please specify:
(Open Ended Question) - * Regarding your current employment status, please select one of the following:
- Not a current Troy University employee
- Current part-time Troy employee (including adjunct faculty)
- Current full-time Troy employee - initial appraisal period complete
- Current full-time Troy employee - still within initial appraisal period (six months for new employees and three months for promoted employees)
- * Do you have an earned Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field such as American History, Government, Political Science, or Education?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Unofficial Transcript 1
Optional Documents
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
- Unofficial Transcript 2
- Unofficial Transcript 3
- Other Document
- Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.
- Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
- Troy University participates in eVerify.
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