Temporary Faculty Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading

Temporary Faculty Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading

Job : 290070
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers.

Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

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Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Job Summary

The Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading is now accepting applications for a pool of part-time faculty positions for the academic year . These positions are on an as needed, semester-by-semester basis. This position is for work to be performed in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses for BSED programs or graduate courses for MAT, MEd, EdS, or EdD programs.

Applicants may be asked to teach in various modalities (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).

Teaching assignments will be based on earned degrees and SACSCOC Faculty Credentials Guidelines.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in one of the following fields:
Educational Psychology, Social Foundations of Education, Reading/Literacy Education, or Master's degree in a related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in one of these three fields

For courses 6000 level or above:
Earned Doctoral degree in Education or one of its related subfields with at least 18 graduate semester hours in either Social Foundations of Education, Curriculum Studies, Educational Psychology, Educational Research, or Literacy Education.

Ability and willingness to teach face-to-face undergraduate courses offered Monday through Thursday.

Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Willingness to teach online courses.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in higher education.

Expertise in at least one or more of the following: learning theory, motivation, assessment, human development, social foundations of education, or reading/literacy education

Proposed Salary

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a resume or curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Contact Information

For questions about this faculty opening, please contact Department Chair Dr. Kent Rittschof at kent_r].

For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the Shared Services Center at  or oneusgsupport.

USG Core Values

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