Assistant Professor Middle, Secondary, and P12

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.

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

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.
• General faculty responsibilities in the department include the following:
  • 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 Affirmative 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.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

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

About the Organization

The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state's largest public universities. The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate's degrees to professional doctoral programs.

The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.

UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.

The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.

At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN).

Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).

The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

UNG's campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the the Appalachian Trail.

The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.

To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at 706-864-1800, or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.