Assistant Professor - Secondary Education

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Job Summary

The College of Education seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor to teach graduate and undergraduate core courses across multiple majors, but specifically Secondary Education. This faculty position, based in the Department of Teacher Education, is a 10-month academic year position. This position will teach online graduate and face-to-face undergraduate courses in Secondary Teacher Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, and child development; support teacher candidates in their development into effective Elementary educators; supervise teacher candidates in field placements.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -

Teaching Responsibilities

Teach 4-4 course load each fall and spring semester. Courses are taught both on campus and in an on-line environment and faculty are expected to regularly come to campus.

• Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline
• Regular course meetings and instruction
• Mentoring students
• Other teaching responsibilities

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.

Faculty - Service to Institution -

All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college, and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level, and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support department-level outreach activities.

Service to the Institution

• Committee memberships and offices
• Programs directed and advised
• Participation in special programs or projects
• Other service to the institution

Faculty - Professional Development -

Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.

Academic Achievement/Professional Development

• Publications (editing, citations)
• Presentations at professional meetings
• Publication; peer reviewed scholarship
• Current work in circulation or in progress
• Grants received or applied for
• Membership and participation in professional organizations
• Other professional service of development activities

Other Duties and Responsibilities -

Assist with continual program development.

Participate in program, department, college, and other committees. Participate in student recruitment and placement activities.

Perform administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Terminal degree in a closely related field.

Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements as stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials)).

Required Experience

Evidence of successful teaching (a minimum of 3 years) teaching experience with 6th through 12th grade learners).

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Face-to-face and online course design experience.

Working knowledge of Quality Matters Standards.

Experience with accreditation reporting.

Preferred Experience

Instructor of record for college level classes in the related discipline

Record of scholarly activity, publications, or creative works

Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary is $62,516.

Required Documents to Attach

• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference Letter
• Transcripts
• Teaching Philosophy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship

Engage in continuous professional development

Manage multiple courses and administrative responsibilities

Solve problems and make data-driven decisions

Collaborate with colleagues and participate in service

Demonstrate leadership and take initiative

Adapt to changing institutional needs

Maintain accurate records and meet deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Subject matter expertise and current disciplinary trends

Curriculum design and program outcome alignment

Assessment methods and student learning measurement

Accreditation standards (SACSCOC and discipline-specific)

Academic policies, procedures, and ethics

Adult learning principles and adaptive learning styles

Educational technology and learning management systems

SKILLS

Teaching:

Course design and delivery

Learning activity development and facilitation

Technology integration and LMS proficiency

Instructional adaptation

Assessment:

Valid assessment instrument development

Constructive feedback provision

Data analysis for instructional improvement

Communication:

Clear verbal and written communication

Professional presentation abilities

Active listening and collaboration

Technology:

Discipline-relevant software proficiency

Multimedia and presentation tools

Basic troubleshooting capabilities

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position will not travel

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification