Assistant Professor of Science Education (Tenure Track)

Job Summary

The School of Education at Dalton State College seeks applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Science Education position beginning on August 1st, 2026. Candidates must be prepared to teach undergraduate-level courses in Science Education. Faculty may also be tasked with teaching general education or freshmen experience courses. Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day June 11, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

A complete application must include:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter
• Teaching philosophy
• List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer.
• Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment

Minimum Annual Salary: $56,500.00

Responsibilities

• The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester (usually, teaching four courses in the fall and spring semesters).
• Actively participate and serve on committees in the college, school, and community
• Other such duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Education
• Faculty may be required to teach day, evening, or online courses.
• Advise students using Banner/Degree works each semester for the subsequent semesters, assist with graduation applications, mentor students, and assist with career placement.

Required Qualifications

• Earned a masters in a science discipline(biology, chemistry, physics)with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the subject matter.
• At least (3) years of teaching as a licensed, pre-K-12 science teacher
• Expertise/experience in one or more areas: (a) curriculum and instruction (b) knowledge of general elementary/secondary education
• Evidence of quality service to the teaching profession and the broader community

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching in post-secondary educational settings
• Demonstrated potential of scholarly productivity
• Commitment to collaboration with public schools and colleagues
• Experience working with students similar to the population at DSC
• Earned Doctorate or master's in biology or closely related discipline
• Ability to teach courses in math methods at the elementary level