"Assistant or Associate Professor of Education"

Job Details

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F00415P

Classification Title
Open Rank Tenure-Track Faculty

Position Title
Assistant or Associate Professor of Education

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

General information on faculty roles and responsibilities can be obtained from the Faculty Handbook https://faculty.gsu.edu/faculty-handbook/ and the Office of Faculty Affairs website https://faculty.gsu.edu/. All faculty at Georgia State are, as part of their essential job duties, expected to: (1) be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to Georgia State’s in-person educational experience, and (2) be able to teach in each of the following instructional modalities – in-person, online, or blended/hybrid – as determined by their Department Chair or Dean.

Department
Cultural & Behavioral Science

College
Perimeter College

Campus
College-wide

Position Type
Full Time Faculty

Posting Type
Internal/External

About the Department

The Social Sciences Department at Perimeter College is a dynamic, multidisciplinary community dedicated to bringing learning to life. The department’s 64 full-time faculty are committed to engaging students in an access, 2-year environment in meaningful discussions, hands-on learning, and real-world applications of social science concepts. The department offers courses in a wide range of fields, including History, Political Science, African-American Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Education, Social Work, Gerontology, Anthropology, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, and Women’s, Gender, & Sexuality Studies. Whether examining human behavior, political systems, social institutions, or cultural identities, these courses provide the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to understand the world and make informed decisions. Many Social Sciences students go on to earn bachelor’s and advanced degrees and pursue careers in law, business, education, journalism, criminal justice, and public service. Through their studies, students develop essential skills in communication, creative and critical thinking, research, and scientific inquiry—while gaining a deeper understanding of how people interact, grow, and shape the societies in which they live. The Social Sciences Department at Perimeter College opens doors to a better understanding of the human experience and prepares students to thrive in a culturally diverse, ever-changing world.

Position Description

Perimeter College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor position in Education. This is a teaching-focused position: 80% of the workload is instruction, with service and scholarly and creative activity accounting for 10% each. Perimeter faculty are responsible for providing 27-32 credit hours of instruction per academic year and engaging in service to the department, college, and university. Perimeter College faculty maintain a campus presence, and the successful applicant will demonstrate a strong commitment to early undergraduate teaching and learning, and the ability to thrive in a highly diverse academic setting. Perimeter College is a multi-campus access institution, and the teaching assignment may be on any of the college’s campuses.

Required Experience

A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience in the K-12 environment.

For assistant professor: some college teaching experience, which may include graduate teaching assistant work as an instructor of record, part-time instructor work, or similar experience.

For associate professor: candidate must have held the rank previously at a comparable institution for a minimum of one academic year.

Required Education

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in the teaching field is required by the time of the appointment. The teaching field is defined as Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Reading/Language Arts, Math Education, Social Studies, Science Education, Teaching & Learning, Learning Sciences, or Curriculum and Instruction. Other concentrations can be considered pending content review.

Degrees with concentrations in Higher Education, Counselor Education, General Education or Higher Education Administration cannot be considered.

Salary Range for Assistant Professor: $49,082 – $54,082.

Salary range for Associate Professor: commensurate with experience, Candidate must have held the Associate Professor rank previously at a comparable institution for a minimum of one academic year.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Current certification or eligibility for certification to teach at the P-12 level in the State of Georgia
• College teaching experience. One year is preferred and can include experience as a teaching assistant at a college or university.
• Experience teaching online and using a distance learning platform.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in high-impact educational practices, scholarship of teaching and learning, building college-to-career linkages, and/or other pedagogical initiatives that enhance student success.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in scholarship in the discipline and/or scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Experience in collaborating with local school districts or community-based education organizations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach effectively using a variety of methods with a demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to create a sense of belonging for a varied student population and facilitate student learning in both the in-person and virtual learning environments.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills (able to maintain appropriate records).
• Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve discipline, department, or college goals.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

None specified.

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations)

Salary
$49,082- $57,082

Search Chair Contact info

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Karen Wheel-Carter, kwheelcarter@gsu.edu.

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Tenure-track positions are academic year (August-May) appointments, with an 80% teaching, 10% service, and 10% Scholarly & Creative Activity workload distribution.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing 27-32 semester hours of instruction per academic year
• Providing student support and advising
• Maintaining weekly office hours
• Working effectively and professionally with students and colleagues

Expectations also include service to the department, college, and university as well as maintaining a campus presence. Perimeter College encourages and supports innovation and professional growth, expecting the successful candidate to demonstrate career goals that are consistent with the college’s mission.

Percentage Of Time
100

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date
08/01/2026

Open Date
10/20/2025

Review of Applications Begins
11/01/2025

Close Date
11/30/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions Summary

Qualified applicants must provide the following application materials to be considered:

• Letter of interest.
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume.
• Unofficial Transcript of all degrees completed. Official transcripts must be provided if an offer is accepted.
• Foreign Degree Transcript is required for foreign graduate degrees.
• Foreign Degree Equivalency Evaluation is required for all graduate degrees earned outside the United States
• Three (3) professional references.
  Final Candidate: Professional references will provide letters of recommendation via a secured and confidential link provided in a notification email.

Apply at:
https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/6054