Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) - Qualitative Methodology
- Employer
- University of Georgia
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Oct 6, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Education Administration & Leadership, Other Education
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Qualitative Research Program in the Department of
Lifelong Education, Administration, and Policy at the University of
Georgia invites applications for the position of tenure track
Assistant Professor with expertise in qualitative research
methodologies to begin in August 2022.
The Qualitative Research Program offers a Graduate
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Studies (IQS) (https://online.uga.edu/degrees-certifcates/graduate-certifcate-interdisciplinary-qualitative-studies),
which is offered in face-to-face and fully online formats, and a
Ph.D. in Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies (QREM)
(https://coe.uga.edu/academics/degrees/phd-qualitative-research).
Information about the department can be found at www.coe.uga.edu/leap.
Responsibilities:
Contribute to the development and delivery of
coursework for on-campus courses, as well as the online Graduate
Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies.
Teach the equivalent of two graduate-level courses
per semester.
Maintain an active research program, demonstrate
effectiveness in teaching and advising, and mentor students in the
Ph.D. degree in Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies,
as well as serve as methodologist on doctoral committees throughout
the University.
Actively seek external funding.
Participate in faculty governance and professional
service.
Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or similar) at the time
of employment with a specialization in Qualitative Methods or a
closely related field.
Demonstrated interest in qualitative theory,
practice and pedagogy.
A record of or potential for scholarly publication
in refereed journals on qualitative research related to the field
of qualitative research methodology.
Minimum of 1 year university-level teaching
experience, either as an instructor of record or as a teaching
assistant.
Excellent oral and written communication and
interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated effectiveness in delivery of
coursework in online formats.
Evidence of ability and interest in mentorship and
advising of graduate students.
Interests in de/colonizing, anti-racist,
Indigenous, critical race, Black feminist thought, or other
critical approaches to research and methodology.
A record of or strong potential to obtain external
funding.
Evidence of contributions to professional
service.
Appointment:
The 2022-23 academic year, beginning August 1,
2022.
Applicants should submit:
Letter of interest that addresses qualifications in
the areas detailed above
Complete resume or curriculum vitae
Copies of 2 published research articles
Names of three persons who could provide letters of
reference
1-page statement on how their research interests,
teaching, and service contribute to diversity, equity, and
inclusion
Note: Transcripts and
letters of reference will be
required only from finalists.
All materials should be uploaded electronically to:
https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/224285
Questions may be addressed to the search committee
chair, Dr. Kathy Roulston: roulston@uga.edu
Applications received by November 4, 2021 are assured
of full consideration.
As the 4th largest public college of education in the
country, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFECOE)
improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our
instruction, research, and service. Named for Mary Frances Early,
UGA’s first African American graduate, in February 2020, the MFE
COE has a long and distinguished history as a leader in diversity,
equity, and inclusion. Our other strengths include a) partnerships
with multiple units on campus, in the local community, and across
the state of Georgia, b) faculty expertise manifested in well-
regarded scholarship and applied practice, and c) recognition of
our academic programs by external stakeholders.
The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and
sea-grant university with statewide commitments and
responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and
most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked
among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World
Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens,
approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses
in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785
by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered
University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800
full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time
staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students
including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and
professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and
colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University
housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.
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).
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