Assistant Professor of Education — Teach, Advise & Lead

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Education

Gordon State College

Regular

Full-Time

298801

Primary responsibilities include teaching education courses, observing teacher candidates, and advising majors in the programs. Candidates will also serve on department, school, and college committees and engage in professional development. Student success activities factor into annual evaluation.

• Teaches undergraduate courses appropriate to appointment and credentialing.
• Plans and conducts classes in a manner conducive to creating an effective learning environment.
• Compiles, administers and evaluates examinations and assignments based on student performance.
• Serves as an effective advisor to students on academic curricula, course selection, and graduation requirements.
• Attends and participates in student orientation and registration activities.
• Serves on faculty committees at the department, college, or system level as appointed.
• Serves the college and community by providing expertise in field to colleagues, schools, businesses, and other organizations.
• Maintains the required number of office hours each week.
• Helps with student recruitment when requested.
• Teaches classes at night and off-campus as needed.
• Attends formal academic exercises of the College, including the President's Convocation and Graduation, wearing appropriate academic attire.

• Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction or related field in education or ability to earn doctorates before appointment.
• K-12 public school teaching experience.

• Successful college teaching experience, both face-to-face and online.
• Demonstrated experience working with an access institution.
• At least 18 graduate hours in Special Education, Secondary Education, or Elementary Education.

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial transcripts

• Strong writing, verbal, analytic, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, and educational technology.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Prompt and regular in performing job responsibilities.

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check, confirming credentials and employment history, and a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre‑employment drug test.

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution, recruiting, hiring, and promoting without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as mandated by applicable state and federal laws.

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement