Bethany Jay

Bethany Jay is a Professor in the Department of History at Salem State University, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in American history and history education. Her academic work focuses on the history of slavery, African American history, and pedagogical strategies for teaching difficult subjects in the classroom.

Her research interests center on 19th-century American history, particularly the history of American slavery and its educational implications. She is completing an edited manuscript titled Understanding and Teaching American Slavery, which aims to equip educators with content knowledge and teaching strategies for this challenging topic. Her expertise also includes the Civil War, Reconstruction, and historical thinking skills.

Bethany Jay earned her PhD in History from Boston College. Prior to joining Salem State, she served as academic director for multiple Teaching American History grants, reflecting her deep commitment to history education and teacher training.

Bethany is actively involved in curriculum development and teacher preparation, regularly teaching courses such as HST 216 (History of the African American I), HST 315 (Civil War and Reconstruction), and graduate-level methods courses including HST 702 and various EDC courses in secondary history education. Her work bridges academic scholarship and classroom practice, particularly in the areas of social justice and historical pedagogy.

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Bethany Jay advises students in history and education programs and contributes to teacher training through pre-practicum and student teaching supervision. She has been instrumental in developing curriculum for both pre-service and in-service educators, especially through her work with federal teaching grants.

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