Assistant Professor of Science Education; Tenure Track

Job Summary

The School of Education at Dalton State College seeks applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor of Science Education position beginning on August 1st, 2026. Candidates must be prepared to teach undergraduate‑level courses in Science Education. Faculty may also teach general education or freshmen experience courses.

Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth.

Minimum annual salary: $56,500.00.

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options:
  Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well‑being rewards
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

• The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester (usually four courses in the fall and spring).
• Actively participate and serve on committees in the college, school, and community.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Education.
• Faculty may be required to teach day, evening, or online courses.
• Advise students using Banner/Degree Works each semester, assist with graduation applications, mentor students, and assist with career placement.

• Earned a master’s in a science discipline (biology, chemistry, physics) with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in the subject matter.
• At least three years of teaching as a licensed pre‑K‑12 science teacher.
• Expertise/experience in curriculum and instruction and knowledge of general elementary/secondary education.
• Evidence of quality service to the teaching profession and the broader community.

• Evidence of successful teaching in post‑secondary educational settings.
• Demonstrated potential of scholarly productivity.
• Commitment to collaboration with public schools and colleagues.
• Experience working with students similar to the population at DSC.
• Earned Doctorate or master’s in biology or a closely related discipline.
• Ability to teach courses in math methods at the elementary level.

• Demonstrated ability to teach in face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online classrooms.
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches.
• Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought, and experience.
• All candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to educate and empower the DSC student population successfully.
• Knowledge of and experience with integrating technology in teacher education.

Equal Employment Opportunity. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College. As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status. No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status;

nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties of the position for which the individual is being considered.

As part of the interview process, finalist candidates will be asked to deliver a teaching demonstration on a topic relevant to the position.