Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Georgia College; Milledgeville (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Georgia College is seeking a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Education to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the John H. Lounsbury College of Education and maintain an active record of scholarship and service.

The successful candidate will contribute to collegewide assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement, including work with GaPSC and CAEP, with reassigned time as needed.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or closely related field.
• Three years teaching PreK-12 learners.
• Face-to-face and online course design experience.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes (GAPSC/CAEP) and program assessment.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the John H. Lounsbury College of Education.
• Engage in research and scholarship of teaching and learning; contribute to service.
• Support collegewide assessment and accreditation activities; participate in committees.

Skills

Teaching

Course design

Learning activities

LMS proficiency

Assessment design

Data analysis

Communication

Technology

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education

Tools

Quality Matters Standards

GAPSC/CAEP accreditation knowledge

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Job ID: 304477

Location: Georgia College & State Univ

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state'sdesignated public liberal arts university, where students learn theessential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-drivenglobal society. The university prepares students for successfulcareers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-longlearning through personalized attention in a residential settingwith opportunities for a variety of transformational experiencesthrough its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only threeselective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offersundergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduateprograms, doctorates in education and nursing, professionalcertificates, and continuing education programs. As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal ArtsColleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal artsenvironment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinaryinquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strongreputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programsaccording to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review andColleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources. Georgia College & State University takes great pride incombining the educational experience of a private liberal artscollege with the affordability of a public university. Faculty andstaff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learningthrough high-impact practices such as internships, service- andcommunity-based learning, leadership development, study abroadopportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstoneproject that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry andcritical thinking. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtownin Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast ofAtlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American authorand alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college communityenjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's formerhome, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by theuniversity. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful LakeSinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students totake full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefitsof being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational andleisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta arelocated within easy driving distances. Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protectingacademic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression asoutlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy andits Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

The John H. Lounsbury College of Education at Georgia College & State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position. The successful candidate will teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the college and maintain an active record of scholarship and service. The facultymember may also be assigned responsibilities supporting collegewideassessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement, including work associated with the Georgia Professional Standards Commission(GaPSC) and the Council for the Accreditation of EducatorPreparation (CAEP). Reassigned time may be provided for theseresponsibilities based on College needs. Georgia College & State University seeks faculty who understandand embrace our public liberal arts mission and are dedicated tothe advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship, andservice. All Georgia College & State University faculty sharethe responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providingfoundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.

Responsibilities

• Faculty - Teaching/Instructing - The successful candidate will teach graduate and/or undergraduate courses offered within the John H. Lounsbury College of Education and fulfill the teaching, scholarship, and service expectations of a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor. The standard teachingload is 4-4 during the fall and spring semesters, with coursesoffered both on campus and online. Faculty are expected to maintain a regular on-campus presence. Candidates must demonstratesuccessful teaching experience.
• Faculty - Professional Development - Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within theprofession. Engaging in scholarly activity that informs classroominstruction is strongly encouraged. Scholarship of teaching andlearning is especially valued. Academic achievement mayinclude:
  • Publications, including editing and citations
  • Peer-reviewed scholarship
  • Presentations at professional meetings
  • Current work in circulation or in progress
  • Grants received or applied for
  • Membership and participation in professional organizations
  • Other professional service and development activities
• Faculty - Service to Institution - All faculty are expected to support the advancement of thedepartment, college, and university mission by providing service tothe institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community, and disciplinary levels. Duties includeservice on college-level and university-level committees, advisingstudents regarding career options, and supporting department-leveloutreach activities. Service may include:
  • Committee memberships and offices
  • Programs directed and advised
  • Participation in special programs or projects
  • Other service to the institution
• Faculty - Public Service - Engage in service to the institution and provide service in thecommunity and local schools.
• Other duties and responsibilities - Assist with continual program development. Participate in program, department, college, university, and othercommittees. The faculty member may also be assigned responsibilities supportingcollegewide assessment , accreditation, and continuous improvement, including work associated with the Georgia professional StandardsCommission (GaPSC) and the Council for the Accreditation ofEducator Preparation (CAEP). Reassigned time may be providedforthese responsibilities based on College needs. Participate in student recruitment and placement activities. Perform administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in Education or closely related field

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

Required Experience

Three years teaching PreK-12 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

• Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.
• CAEP & GaPSC Experience.

Proposed Salary

The proposed salary range is $61,192 - $70,000. Salary is based onrelevant experience.

Relocation is negotiable.

Rank will be determined by the candidate's qualifications andrecord of teaching, scholarship, and service. Appointment at theassociate level requires a record that meets GCSU and College ofEducation criteria for that rank.

Required Documents to Attach

• Transcripts
• List of References
• Teaching Philosophy
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship
• 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
• Ability to be an effective member of a learning community, program,and committee
• Ability to effectively participate in professional development andapply the new knowledge and skills to one's practice
• Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of currentphilosophies, practices, and theories related to the academicdiscipline

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 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundationfor all that we do as an organization, and each USG communitymember is responsible for demonstrating and upholding thesestandards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values andCode 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamentalvalues of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board ofRegents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual'sage, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race,religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). Noindividual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied thebenefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination,harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall anyindividual be given preferential treatment because of theindividual's protected status, except that preferential treatmentmay be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate underfederal or state law.

Other Information

This is a not 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