Assistant Professor - Special Education

Assistant Professor - Special Education

Job ID: 299172
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 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. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Job Summary

Teach online and face-to-face undergraduate and graduate courses in Special Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, PBIS, and supervise teacher candidates in field experiences.

The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the department's educational mission. This position requires on-campus teaching, meetings and committee work.

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 and State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing

Teaching Responsibilities:

- Teach online graduate and face-to-face undergraduate courses in Special Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, child development.

- Support teacher candidates in their development into effective Special Education educator.

- Supervise teacher candidates in field placements.

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

- Full-time instructional load teaching in areas of expertise within the academic discipline (4/4 course load).

- Regular course meetings and instruction.

- Mentoring Students.

- Other teaching responsibilities.

- Knowledge and ability to convey current philosophies, practices, and theories related to the academic discipline.

Faculty employees also contribute to the Georgia College & State University core curriculum by teaching topical freshman (GC1Y) or sophomore seminar (GC2Y) courses.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.

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

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

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

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 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 Examples:

- Committee memberships and offices
- Programs directed and advised
- Participation in special programs or projects
- Other service in the institution

Ability to work collegially with others in service to the University; Support the advancement of the department, college and University mission.

Faculty - Public Service
Public Service is often a part of faculty service expectations and might include activities such as the following:
- Consulting work
- Provide continuing education service, instruction, or program development for department, school, college, or university
- Membership and participation in community organizations
- Other significant services to the community

Ability to work collegially with others in service to the broader University community.

Other duties and responsibilities
Assist with continual program development and quality assurance.

Participate in program, department, college, and other committees.

Participate in student recruitment and placement activities.

Perform administrative duties ans needed.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
A Ph.D or Ed.D (terminal degree) in Special Education or a closely related field with 18 hours in Special Education at the time of the appointment is expected. Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org (faculty credentials))

Collaboration and collegiality with program, department, college, and university faculty and staff.

Required Experience
Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals of various backgrounds.

Evidence of three years of successful PreK-12 teaching.

Ability to teach online and face-to-face courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Evidence of methodological innovation and creative teaching strategies is highly desirable.

Face-to-face and online course design experience.

Experience with accreditation.

Working knowledge of Quality Matters.

Successful teaching in higher education.

Proposed Salary

Maximum salary $61,192.00.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not 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

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