Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education

Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education

The School of Arts and Sciences at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College seeks to hire an Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Education, with appointment beginning August 1, 2022. Applicants with a Doctorate in Education, Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field are preferred and would be considered for the rank of Assistant Professor, a tenure-track 10-month faculty position. Individuals with a Master’s in Education, Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field will be considered and would be appointed at the rank of Lecturer, a non-tenure-track 10-month faculty appointment. Position is open until filled.

This position will be housed in the Department of Education and Wellness and will teach courses in educational foundations and/or elementary science education. The courses to be offered may include both traditional in-class/on-ground courses, as well as online offerings. Faculty at ABAC are evaluated on their efforts in teaching, advising, student engagement, scholarship, and service. 

The ideal candidate will have: Experience teaching at the university level; Experience or expertise in educational foundations, physical science, environmental science, and/or elementary education; Three or more years of teaching experience at the elementary or middle school level; and A Doctorate in Education, Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field. While a doctorate degree is preferred, applicants are required to have at least a master’s degree with 18 graduate credits in the teaching discipline. ABAC seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a residential state college located in Tifton, Georgia, named one of the best 100 small towns in America. The college offers associate and baccalaureate degrees, including the Core Curriculum A.S. Elementary Education and Teacher Preparation pathways, and the Agricultural Education B.S. degree. ABAC has an approximate enrollment of 3900.

ABAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Institution and solicits applications from qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information.

To apply, please locate the position on the ABAC Careers website (https://link.abac.edu/CAREERS), complete the online application, and upload the following materials: a cover letter explaining your qualifications and interest in the position, a current copy of your CV, copies of unofficial transcripts for all colleges/universities attended, and contact information for three professional references.

For additional information, contact Donna Campbell, Department Coordinator, Department of Education and Wellness, 229-391-5414, dcampbell@abac.edu