"Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction"

Job Description

Job ID: 292582
Location: Georgia College & State Univ
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgia's Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct policy. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Georgia College & State University seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Curriculum and Instruction to teach in an online Master of Education (MEd) program and possibly in the hybrid (online and on-campus courses) Doctor of Education (EdD) program. The candidate may also be asked to teach online courses in the Teacher Leadership Education Specialist (EdS) program.

The candidate may also teach graduate courses in related fields/areas of expertise and/or undergraduate GC1Y (typically freshmen)/GC2Y (typically sophomores) core courses. Georgia College & State University seeks faculty who understand and embrace our public liberal arts mission and are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship, and service.

All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
Teaching Responsibilities

Teach 4-4 course load each fall and spring semester

Courses are taught both on campus and in an online environment

Courses a candidate may be asked to teach could include the following: curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, student-centered pedagogy, diversity in education, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific disciplines

Support candidates in their development into curriculum specialists and leaders; and develop and maintain collaborative relationships with school-based partners

Faculty are expected to come to campus regularly for program meetings, committee meetings, and instructional purposes and to attend convocation and graduation

Opportunities for summer teaching are often available

Regular course meetings and instruction

Mentoring students

Other teaching responsibilities

Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty are expected to conduct research and develop within the profession.
Academic Achievement/Professional Development

Publications (editing, citations)

Presentations at professional meetings

Publication; peer reviewed scholarship

Current work in circulation or in progress

Grants received or applied for

Membership and participation in professional organizations

Other professional service of development activities

Engaging in scholarly activity that informs classroom instruction is strongly encouraged

Scholarship of teaching and learning is especially valued

Faculty - Service to Institution -
All faculty are expected to support the advancement of the department, college and university mission by providing service to the institution. Service may be at the department, college, university, community and/or disciplinary level. Duties include service on college-level and university-level committees, advising students regarding career options, and support of department-level outreach activities.
Service to the Institution

Committee memberships and offices

Programs directed and advised

Participation in special programs or projects

Other service in the institution

Faculty - Public Service -
All faculty are expected to engage in service to the institution and provide service in the community/local schools.

Other duties and responsibilities -
Assist with continual program development

Participate in program, department, college, and other committees

Participate in student recruitment and placement activities

Perform administrative duties as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Educational Requirements: Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in Curriculum and Instruction or closely related field

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

Required Experience
Evidence of successful teaching (a minimum of 3 years teaching experience) with Pre-K through 12th grade learners.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Face-to-face and online course design experience.

Experience with accreditation reporting.

Preferred Experience
Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.

Required Documents to Attach

• Transcripts
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to be an effective member of a learning community, program, and committee

Ability to collaborate with others

Ability to effectively participate in professional development and apply the new knowledge and skills to one's practice

Ability to develop and demonstrate knowledge of current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline is especially valued.

Build positive student relationships and provide mentorship

Engage in continuous professional development

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

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

Current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline

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

Strong interpersonal skills

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 26 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

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is 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