"Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Elementary Education"

Job Summary

The College of Education seeks a tenure track Assistant Professor to teach courses in Elementary Teacher Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, and child development. This faculty position, based in the Department of Teacher Education, is a 10-month academic year position.

The successful candidate will teach online graduate and face-to-face undergraduate courses in Elementary Teacher Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, child development; support teacher candidates in their development into effective Elementary educators; and supervise teacher candidates in field placements.

Georgia College & State University seek faculty who understand and embrace our public liberal arts mission and are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship, and service. All GCSU 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 ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey. Any offer of employment is contingent upon final funding allocation for Fiscal Year 2027.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching -

Teach online graduate and face-to-face undergraduate courses in Elementary Teacher Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, child development; support teacher candidates in their development into effective Elementary educators; supervise teacher candidates in field placements. May also teach GC1Y (typically freshmen)/GC2Y (typically sophomore) core courses; and/or other courses in areas of expertise.

Teach 4-4 course load each fall and spring semesters.

Courses are taught both on campus and in an on-line environment and faculty are expected to regularly come to campus.

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

Faculty - Service -

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

Other Duties and Responsibilities -

Participate in student recruitment and placement activities.

Perform administrative duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in Elementary Education or closely related field.

Other Required Qualifications

Collaboration and collegiality with program, department, college, and university faculty. Demonstrate an ability to work with individuals of various backgrounds.
Able to conduct face-to-face (classroom-based) and online classes.

Required Experience

Evidence of successful teaching (a minimum of 3 years teaching experience with Pre-K through 5th grade learners).

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

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Face-to-face and online course design experience.
Working knowledge of Quality Matters Standards.
Experience with accreditation reporting.

Preferred Experience

Evidence of successful teaching in higher education.

Proposed Salary

Salary range starts at $56,000.00 to $61,000.00.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

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

Knowledge of Elementary Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, and child development.

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

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
Professional presentation abilities
Active listening and collaboration
Technology:
Discipline-relevant software proficiency
Multimedia and presentation tools
Basic troubleshooting capabilities