Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton, GA invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027, and the position is open until filled.

The role can be tenure-track at the 10-month Assistant Professor level or 10-month non-tenure-track Lecturer depending on qualifications. The successful candidate will join the Department of Education and Wellness and teach courses in elementary mathematics and science education.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Elementary Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field for tenure-track appointment.
• Masters degree with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline for Lecturer (non-tenure-track).

Responsibilities

• Teach elementary mathematics education, elementary science education, or other elementary education courses based on departmental needs.
• Courses may be offered in person, hybrid, or online.
• Faculty evaluation focuses on teaching, student success, scholarship and professional growth, and professional service.

Education

Doctorate in Elementary Education or related field

Masters degree with 18 graduate semester hours in teaching discipline

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education

Location: Tifton, GA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 303971

Job Summary

Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education The School of Social Sciences, Education and Arts at ABAC invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2027. The position is open until filled.

Appointment and Qualifications

Candidates with a doctorate in Elementary Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field may be considered for appointment as Assistant Professor, a 10-month tenure-track faculty position. Candidates with a masters degree in one of these areas may be considered for appointment as Lecturer, a 10-month non-tenure-track faculty position. At minimum, applicants must hold a masters degree and have 18 graduate semester hours in the teaching discipline.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will join the Department of Education and Wellness and teach courses in elementary mathematics education, elementary science education, and/or other elementary education courses based on departmental needs. Courses may be offered in person, hybrid, or online. Faculty at ABAC are evaluated in teaching, student success, scholarship and professional growth, and professional service.

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will have a background or expertise in elementary mathematics and/or science education; although this expertise is preferred, applicants from all elementary education backgrounds will be considered. The ideal candidate will also have experience teaching at the elementary level; experience teaching at the college or university level; experience teaching in both in-person and online learning environments; and hold Doctorate in Elementary Education, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field.

About ABAC

ABAC is a residential state college located in Tifton, GA, a welcoming community recognized as one of the best 100 small towns in America. ABAC also has an instructional site in Bainbridge, GA. The College serves approximately 4,000 students and offers bachelors and associate degrees as well as certificates. The Department of Education and Wellness offers the B.S. in Elementary Education, Elementary Education and Teacher Preparation pathways within the Core Curriculum A.S., and the Certificate in Instructional Support Personnel.

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

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at [phone].