Assistant Professor Middle, Secondary, and P12

University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Middle, Secondary, and P12 department beginning Fall 2027. The position focuses on literacy education for grades 6-12 and is tenure-track for 10 months.

Summer teaching is possible but not guaranteed. The faculty member will teach courses (face-to-face, hybrid, or online), advise students, conduct research, and participate in program and accreditation activities, while collaborating with public school

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Secondary Literacy Education or closely related field.
• Three years of teaching experience at the secondary level (grades 6–12).
• Strong knowledge of national/state standards and effective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in literacy and teacher education.
• Advise students and mentor mentees.
• Maintain active program of research/scholarship in literacy education.
• Provide service to department, college, university, and public schools.
• Maintain on-campus presence through classes, meetings, and events.
• Participate in program review, assessment, and accreditation activities.

Skills

Literacy education

Curriculum design

Research and scholarship

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Secondary Literacy Education

Job description

Assistant Professor Middle, Secondary, and P12

University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA

Type: Full-Time

Category: Reading and Literacy; Teacher Education - Secondary Education; Teacher Education - Middle School

Assistant Professor Middle, Secondary, and P12

Job ID: 304454

Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Department Information

UNG's College of Education is committed to serving the children, families, and schools by preparing compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly effective teachers. In addition to academic rigor, which is a hallmark of the College of Education, the Middle, Secondary, and P12 Department is committed to partnerships with regional school systems, which allows us to provide our students with intensive levels of field and clinical experience in public school classrooms. UNG's MSP12 graduates are highly regarded by regional school districts because of the extensive field and clinical experiences they complete as part of their program requirements. Partnerships are designed to create environments that support professional development, personal growth, and academic excellence in the context of service to our students, colleagues, institution, community, and discipline. Faculty in the COE are expected to model professional and personal integrity, good communication skills, passion for teaching, and collaborative support and care of the communities we serve.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia's Middle, Secondary, and P12 (MSP12) Department is seeking applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning Fall 2027. We are seeking faculty with expertise in Literacy Education for grades 6-12. This is a 10-month, tenure-track position. Summer teaching is possible but not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

The faculty member is expected to teach specified courses, prepare course materials, provide support and guidance to students through advising, foster professional relationships with public school partners, maintain records pertinent to accreditation, and participate in collaborative meetings with faculty and leadership relative to programmatic decisions and improvements. Commitment to a collaborative curriculum development model is expected.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses face-to-face, hybrid or online;
• Advise students;
• Maintain active program of research/scholarly activity and publications in area of specialization;
• Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and professional community;
• Maintain an on-campus presence through participation in classes, meetings, and events; and
• Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current national and state standards;
• Knowledge of effective and innovative teaching practices;
• Strong written and oral professional communication skills; and
• Ability to work collegially with other members of the faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in Secondary Literacy Education, or a closely related field is required.
• Three year's teaching experience at the secondary level (grades 6-12).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching Literacy courses at the college level;
• Experience in using and modeling technology in educational settings;
• Successful experience teaching in online environments;
• Commitment to being a collaborative team member;
• Record of scholarly activity; and
• Expertise in the following areas:
  • Literacy at the secondary education level,
  • Development of high-quality digital learning experiences, and
  • Inclusion of AI and other emerging technology tools as instructional tools.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

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.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org

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