Assistant Professor

Position Information

Employment Status

Full-time

Faculty/Type Title

Assistant Professor

Area of Study

urban education; equity; diverse populations

Begins

August 17, 2023

About the College

Spelman College seeks teacher/scholars dedicated to excellence in teaching and to the continued enhancement of the academic environment for students and colleagues. Founded in 1881, Spelman College is a private four-year liberal arts college located in Atlanta, GA. The oldest historically Black college for women in the United States, Spelman is a member of the Atlanta University Center Consortium and Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education.

Position Description

The Department of Education invites applications for two candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning August 2023. We seek an outstanding teacher/scholar with expertise in urban education, equity and diverse populations/learners. The successful candidate must have a doctorate in Education Studies, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership or a related field. The candidate should be able to teach courses in two or more of the following areas: advocacy in urban schools, African American education, teaching and learning, or a related education discipline. The preferred candidate will have experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence the ability to conduct scholarly activity at the Assistant/Associate Professor level. Candidates with a demonstrated commitment to working with women and underrepresented minority students through teaching, mentoring, and research are especially encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. Education Studies, Educational Psychology, Educational Leadership
or related field. ABD candidates may be considered only if they will have their degree conferred no later than August 2023.
Preferred Qualifications:
Specialization in Urban Education, three (3) or more years of P-12 teaching experience and knowledge of teacher preparation accreditation standards.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

F358P

Open Date

09/01/2022

Close Date

12/01/2022

Special Instructions to Applicants

Any correspondence regarding the position or your application will be relayed to you by our Faculty Affairs Team. Please do not reach out to any department faculty regarding the position or status of your application. We appreciate your interest and consideration.

EEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO /Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus

Deadline to Receive Letter(s) of Reference

12/08/2022
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter of Interest
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts (unofficial)
4. Research Statement
5. Teaching Philosophy
6. Sample Syllabus

Optional Documents