Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - English Education

The Department of Language and Literacy Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor with expertise in the preparation of secondary English Education grades 6-12 teachers. This is a full-time, tenure track position that begins in August 2022.

English Education is the discipline responsible for the teaching of composition, literature, other textual forms, and language for secondary-level students (grades 6-12). As detailed below, the successful candidate will be an experienced Assistant Professor.

RESPONSIBILITIES will include all of the following:

• Sustain and grow a line of research that contributes to scholarly advancement in secondary English Education
• Collaborate with English Education faculty in innovative redesign of elements of graduate programs and doctoral preparation
• Seek external funding for research
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (face to face, online, and/or hybrid)
• Mentor and advise graduate students
• Engage in departmental, college, university and professional service

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS include all of the following:

• An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in English Education or a related field
• Demonstrates active and impactful scholarship through both publication and presentation
• A minimum of 2 years of successful graduate level teaching (in secondary English Education courses)
• A minimum of 2 years of successful graduate student mentoring
• A minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching of secondary English/Language Arts (Grades 6-12)
• A clear commitment to tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion as evidenced across documented research, teaching, and service

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of two years of successful research, teaching and service as an assistant professor of English Education (or a related field).
• Purposeful engagement with school/university partnerships
• A record of seeking and/or obtaining external funding
• Desired research areas include but are not limited to writing and the teaching of writing, teacher education with a focus on English Education or literacy education, antiracist teaching, or rural teacher education. 

Applicants should submit all application materials electronically at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/224211.

A complete application will require all of the following:

• A letter of application specifically responsive to the position’s responsibilities and required and preferred qualifications as required above
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• The names of three persons who could provide letters of reference if asked.

Official transcripts, sample syllabi and letters of reference will be required from all finalists. Letters of reference will not be sought until the search committee has communicated with the applicant.

Applications received by November 1, 2021 are assured of full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Potential applicants should note that degrees or experience in English for Speakers of Other Languages, Teaching English as a Foreign Language or similar fields are probably not appropriate preparation for this position. Other questions can be addressed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Sara Kajder (skajder@uga.edu).

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The Department of Language and Literacy Education has a faculty recognized nationally and internationally for expertise in multiple overlapping areas including secondary English Education, Literacies and Children’s Literature, Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages, and World Language Education. Information about the department, its programs, and the faculty is available at www.coe.uga.edu/lle . Information about the English Education program and its academic offerings is available at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/englisheducation-programs. The Mary Francis Early College of Education (https://coe.uga.edu/) at the University of Georgia has over 200 faculty members, enrolls nearly 4,000 students each semester (approximately 60% graduate students),and supports graduate programs perennially ranked among the nation’s best.

The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land grant/sea grant institution. Its main campus is located in Athens, Georgia, 75 miles northeast of Atlanta. Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and www.georgia.gov). UGA is consistently ranked among the nation’s leading public research universities and seeks to sustain and advance its history of success through the recruitment and retention of an excellent and diverse faculty. The university offers a competitive compensation package with an affordable cost of living, an attractive location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Atlanta, a mild climate, and an excellent quality of life in a vibrant multicultural community.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

This position is contingent on the continued availability of funding.