Limited Term Elementary Education

Limited Term Elementary Education

Job ID: 277907
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, 34 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, diversity, 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, diverse 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, now 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 committed to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting the 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.

Department Information

Mission Statement: Graduates of the John H. Lounsbury College of Education, both graduate and undergraduate, take their places as Architects of Change in the public school systems of Georgia, working in the interest of all young people. While preserving the best of our liberal arts heritage, our graduates are equipped with the intellectual and social
skills they need to serve as advocates for all PK-12 students.

Georgia College 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 faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing
foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.

Job Summary

This position will provide instruction in the Department of Teacher Education.

This position will provide instruction in the areas of Elementary Education and support the department, college and university goals by supporting the academic environment to benefit the educational mission of the University.

The faculty employee is expected to contribute to the department's educational mission. Successful candidates will be expected to instruct our students in the respective disciplines.

The faculty employee is expected to understand the principles associated with teaching and learning.
Demonstrable ability to work collegiality and effectively with individuals.

Responsibilities

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing -
The successful candidate will:
- teach 5-5 course load each fall and spring semesters - 15 credit hours per semester
- teach undergraduate and graduate courses that include pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment
- support teacher candidates in their development into effective educators
- supervise candidates in field placements

Faculty - Professional Development -
Faculty - Professional Development Ability to effectively participate in professional development and apply the new knowledge and skills in the classroom.

Although lecturers are not required to engage in disseminating scholarly activities or research, 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 engage in service. Some examples include:
-committee memberships,
-advisement of students,
-participation in special programs or projects,
-other service to the institution.

Faculty - Public Service -
Provide service in the community/local schools.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Successful candidates are expected to have:
-A Master's level degree in Early/Childhood/Elementary Education
-Evidence of successful teaching (higher education and/or a minimum of 3 years teaching experience with early childhood/elementary learners)
-Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org [faculty credentials])

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
-EdS degrees especially preferred
-PhD, EdD and ABD degrees are preferred.

Required Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• List of References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to effectively participate in professional development and apply the new knowledge and skills in the classroom.
Ability to be an effective member of a committee.
Ability to collaborate with others.

KNOWLEDGE
-Elementary Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum; supervision of teacher candidates
-Working knowledge of INTASC standards

SKILLS
-Collaboration and collegiality with department, college, and university faculty
-Strong communication skills
-Strong mentoring and supervision skills

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

Georgia College & State University is a national award-winning institution in areas of student success and achievement. It strives to achieve excellence in the composition of its community, educational programs, university policies, research and scholarship, campus life, employment practices, extracurricular activities, and community outreach. It is a priority of the university to be a welcoming and inclusive environment so that its campus culture will enhance the ability of its community members to succeed in their endeavors, to be respected as individuals, and to feel a sense of belonging. Please visit Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.


Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Education Verification

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