Assistant Professor of Education

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 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.

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 Department of Social Foundations and Leadership Education includes programs in the College of Education that seek to prepare students for teaching in our global society. Our Social Foundations of Education program provides students a foundation in the field that demonstrates the significant role that they will have as educators in the future. The graduate degree and certificate programs we offer extend beyond this foundation, reflecting the UNG mission by providing a rigorous academic environment focused on community partnerships, research, and creativity. Students who are pre-service and current teachers and administrators benefit from the expertise of our faculty who model successful pedagogy, service, and scholarship. 

The University of North Georgia’s Social Foundations and Leadership Education Department is seeking applications for the position of a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Education with expertise in the field of Curriculum & Instruction beginning Fall 2024. This 10-month, tenure-track position will begin in August 2024. Summer teaching is possible but not guaranteed. This position will also serve as the Program Coordinator for the Curriculum & Instruction degree online program. 

The faculty member is expected to teach specified courses; prepare course materials; provide support, guidance, and advising to students; maintain records pertinent to accreditation; guide students in the completion of field placements related to the degree program; attend data days and state meetings related to Curriculum and Instruction; work with the department head and college to ensure compliance with state rules and standards; work with Graduate Admissions on recruitment; and assist with continuous improvement efforts as related to programming in Curriculum and Instruction. Commitment to a collaborative curriculum development model is expected. The primary teaching responsibility will be in the Curriculum and Instruction online program but other online and face-to-face teaching opportunities may exist, depending on expertise, credentialing, and departmental need.
General faculty responsibilities in the department include the following:
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses face-to-face, hybrid or online;
Guide and track candidates¿ field and clinical experiences associated with specific program courses;
Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities; and
Participate in student success activities in the areas of teaching, research, and service. 
General Program Coordinator responsibilities in the department include the following: 
Lead recruitment activities in conjunction with the Graduate Admissions Office; 
Serve as advisor for students in the program; 
Lead assessment, accreditation, and program review activities in conjunction with the department head and the COE Assessment and Accreditation Office; 
Support full-time and part-time faculty teaching in the program; 
Participate in meetings or other opportunities related to Curriculum and Instruction at the state level; and 
Perform other duties as assigned. 

• Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field, is required;
• Record of, or strong potential for establishment of, a scholarly research agenda; and
• A minimum of three year’s experience in K-12 teaching.

• Experience teaching courses at the graduate level; and
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching in the fully online environment.

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

• Ability to work collegially with other members of the College faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Knowledge of current national and state standards, as well as GaPSC program standards for Curriculum & Instruction or a related field.
• Familiarity with learning, teaching, and equity and justice-oriented educational theories;
• Professional written and oral communication skills; and
• Evidence of effective and innovative teaching practices.

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.

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.

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.

• Position of Trust + Education

• 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/members.htm.