The Department of Teaching and Leading in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at Augusta University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in teacher education. The position is intended to be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commensurate with education and experience. The position emphasizes engaging teaching, fostering community in the classroom, and promoting student success. The position further requires the candidate to maintain an active research agenda, including regular publications, professional presentation, and external grant submissions.
Responsibilities
Teaching - 60%
Developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in teacher education.
Supervising fieldwork.
Research - 30%
Conducting and mentoring research.
Publishing scholarship.
Pursuing external funding.
Participating in other scholarly activity
Service - 10%
Providing service to the college, the university, the community, and the profession.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate degree from an accredited university in Education Curriculum and Instruction or related field. Ability to develop national/international reputation for research and obtain external research funding.
Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member
Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, or experience
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
Consistent with the southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation
Evidence of ability as a teacher
Evidence of activity as a scholar ability in all other duties assigned
Successful experience
Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in early literacy, K-12 teaching experience, higher education teaching experience, experience engaging in research in P-20 settings, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and to mentor students.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.
Assistant Professor-Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Associate Professor-Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website:hhttps://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5135068&targetURL=
The Department of Teaching and Leading in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) at Augusta University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position in teacher education. The position is intended to be filled at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commensurate with education and experience. The position emphasizes engaging teaching, fostering community in the classroom, and promoting student success. The position further requires the candidate to maintain an active research agenda, including regular publications, professional presentation, and external grant submissions.
Responsibilities
Teaching - 60%
Developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in teacher education.
Supervising fieldwork.
Research - 30%
Conducting and mentoring research.
Publishing scholarship.
Pursuing external funding.
Participating in other scholarly activity
Service - 10%
Providing service to the college, the university, the community, and the profession.
Required Qualifications
Earned doctorate degree from an accredited university in Education Curriculum and Instruction or related field. Ability to develop national/international reputation for research and obtain external research funding.
Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member
Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, or experience
Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:
Consistent with the southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation
Evidence of ability as a teacher
Evidence of activity as a scholar ability in all other duties assigned
Successful experience
Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in early literacy, K-12 teaching experience, higher education teaching experience, experience engaging in research in P-20 settings, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and to mentor students.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.
The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.
Assistant Professor-Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Associate Professor-Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website:https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php
College/Department Information
The Augusta University College of Education is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected institution with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.
About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals. Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, etc., as one document.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
