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College of Education Faculty Positions for 2008-2009

Salaries for all positions are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Separate application materials must be submitted for each position sought. Please include the log number of the position to which you are applying in your application as well as any other correspondence regarding the position. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

Georgia State University, founded in 1913, has a mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this major research university has an enrollment of more than 27,000 undergraduate and graduate students in six colleges. Georgia State University is the second largest university in the state, is classified as RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity).

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity education institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Associate Dean for Research and STEM Initiatives (09-079)

The College of Education at Georgia State University invites applications and nominations for the Associate Dean for Research and STEM Initiatives, a tenure-track faculty position. The College, comprised of 54 academic disciplines, has programs at the baccalaureate, master, and doctoral level with approximately 3,000 students and 167 full time faculty.

The College is seeking an academic leader to advance the research and scholarship mission, to foster acquisition of new research funding and to serve as liaison to other colleges, agencies and universities. The Associate Dean for Research reports directly to the dean and is responsible, in conjunction with other college administrators and faculty, for enhancing the college’s research focus and strategic external relationships.

Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics education. In addition, the applicant should have a strong record of scholarly accomplishments, externally funded STEM-related research, interdisciplinary research skills, and experience in mentoring faculty and students. Applicants should be qualified for appointment at the rank of professor in the academic unit of their discipline. Advanced associate professors with strong records of research and external funding are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, and the names of three references to the search committee chair: Dr. Gwen Benson, Chair, Search Committee, Associate Dean for School and Community Partnerships, College of Education, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3980.

Early Childhood Education

Tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor – Child Development (Birth-Five) (09-073)

The Department of Early Childhood Education is searching for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor with expertise in the preparation of early childhood educators (birth through five) who are specialized to support culturally and linguistically diverse student populations in urban settings. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service appropriate to the discipline and to the incumbent's academic interests and qualifications. Teaching duties include advising, mentoring, and collaboration in curriculum improvement efforts. All Georgia State faculty are required to maintain an active and productive research agenda. The pursuit of external funding to support research is expected. Experience and expertise in birth through five teacher preparation is required. The individual will also be responsible for serving on department, college and university committees and participating in professional conferences and organizations.

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in an educationally-related field (e.g., child development, infant and toddler development, family and child studies) with expertise in birth through five teacher preparation; evidence of research commensurate with rank sought; three years teaching or comparable experience preferably in settings serving diverse populations ages birth through five.

Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vita, and names and contact information for three references. All materials should be mailed to: Department of Early Childhood Education, Georgia State University, Attention: Carey Cseszko, P.O. Box 3978, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978 or sent electronically to: ececrc@langate.gsu.edu.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Ruth Saxton at: rsaxton@gsu.edu.

Tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor – Multicultural-ESOL (09-074)

The Department of Early Childhood Education is searching for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor with expertise in the teacher preparation of early childhood educators (PreK-5) who are specialized to support culturally and linguistically diverse student populations in urban settings. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service appropriate to the discipline and to the incumbent's academic interests and qualifications. Teaching duties include advising, mentoring, and collaboration in curriculum improvement efforts. The pursuit of external funding to support research is expected. Teaching may be conducted at local professional development school sites. Experience and expertise in English Language Learners is required. The individual will also be responsible for serving on department, college and university committees and participating in professional conferences and organizations. All Georgia State faculty are required to maintain an active and productive research agenda.

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in an educationally-related field with expertise in English Language Learning; evidence of research commensurate with rank sought; three years teaching or comparable experience preferably in settings serving diverse populations in grades pre-kindergarten-five.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Diane Truscott at: dmt @gsu.edu.

Educational Policy Studies

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor – Research, Measurement and Statistics (09-039)

The Department of Educational Policy Studies announces an opening for a tenure-track assistant/associate professor in quantitative methods in the Research, Measurement, and Statistics Program. The College of Education is interested in someone with a strong publication record, demonstrated ability to generate external research funding, willingness to collaborate across departments within the College, and successful teaching, advising, and mentoring of students at the graduate level.

Qualifications include a doctoral degree in statistics, measurement or quantitative methods. Applicants may have a substantive interest in education or a closely related field and expertise in areas such as: multi-level modeling, latent variable/structural equation modeling, program evaluation, measurement theory, analysis of categorical data, longitudinal analysis, or mixed/multiple methods.

Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service appropriate to the discipline and to the incumbent's academic interests and qualifications. Teaching duties include teaching graduate courses; advising and mentoring students and junior colleagues; and collaborating in curriculum improvement efforts. A strong record of securing external funding to support research is expected.

The Department of Educational Policy Studies offers master’s and doctoral degrees in research methods, educational leadership, and social foundations of education. The department provides course work in these areas for other departments in the College of Education.

Inquiries regarding the search should be addressed to Dr. T. Chris Oshima at epstoc@langate.gsu.edu. Applications should be submitted electronically to Ms. Sherry Kirby at epsssp@langate.gsu.edu. The application should include: a letter of interest outlining qualifications and experience; a curriculum vita; samples of scholarly writing; and names of three professional references.

Educational Psychology and Special Education

Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor – Cognitive Development (09-080)

The Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in educational psychology to begin August 2008. Candidates must have expertise in the area of cognitive development of children and adolescents. Preference will be given to applicants whose research has educational implications.

Candidates with research interests in urban contexts or with diverse populations are encouraged to apply. An earned doctorate in educational psychology, developmental psychology, or a related field is required. The applicant hired for this position will conduct research, teach primarily graduate courses, provide university and professional service, advise students, and direct graduate research in educational psychology.

The Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education is committed to excellent college teaching and to strong research programs that are externally funded.

A letter of interest, a curriculum vita, selected publications, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to Ann Cale Kruger, Chair, Educational Psychology Search Committee, Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3979, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3979.

Middle-Secondary and Instructional Technology

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor – Science Education (09-088)

The Division of Mathematics and Science Education in the Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology is seeking a tenure-track assistant or associate professor in science education.

Primary responsibilities include conducting research, seeking external funding to support research as appropriate to area of inquiry, teaching graduate courses in the department’s Master of Education, Educational Specialist, and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in science education, and advising graduate students. Additional responsibilities include supervising teacher education students in internship placements; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and participating in professional conferences and organizations.

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in science education or a related field; expertise in standards-based science teaching; a strong background in current trends and issues in science education; experience and commitment in working with diverse students in urban settings and in professional development schools; and evidence of scholarly work in science education and strength as a researcher as well as a scholar/teacher. Applicants for the associate professor position will have a robust research agenda, national reputation, and a record of external funding for research.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vita, official transcript of highest degree earned, three samples of scholarly work or works in progress and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest. Mail application materials to: Sonda Abernathy, Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology, College of Education Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Geeta Verma at: gverma@gsu.edu.

Tenure-track Associate/Assistant Professor – Literacy/ESOL (09-087)

The Division of Language, Literacy and Social Studies Education in the Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology seeks an individual with scholarly interests and expertise in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The division includes internationally-known faculty with expertise in literacy, social studies, English education, and English as a second language. We believe that out of our many pathways, histories, and multiple identities, we as a faculty of dedicated urban educators and researchers are committed to building a community of inquirers that embodies and respects the rich diversity of cultural, linguistic, and cognitive resources of all members of our multicultural society. We strive to realize our vision of pluralism, equity, and social justice in the design and content of our programs and courses with the intent that the spirit of our work will be made visible in the high quality of our teaching, learning, research, leadership, and service.

This position offers opportunities to engage in research and teaching on developing teachers’ expertise in ESOL through graduate courses in our M.A.T. initial preparation program and in our M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. programs. Primary responsibilities include teaching, research, and service appropriate to the ESOL/Literacy field and to the incumbent's academic interests and qualifications. Additional duties include advising, mentoring, supervision of teacher education interns, and collaborating in curriculum improvement efforts. The pursuit of external funding to support research is expected.

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in ESOL education or a related field; experience and commitment to working with P-12 English language learners in urban settings and in professional development schools; evidence of scholarly work in ESOL education, and strength as a researcher as well as a scholar/teacher. Experience or interest in teaching online courses would be an asset. Applicants for the associate professor position will have a robust research agenda, national reputation, and a record of external funding for research.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest documenting qualifications for the position, current curriculum vita, copies of official transcript of highest degree earned, three samples of scholarly work or works in progress, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.

Mail application materials to: Sonda Abernathy, Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology, College of Education Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Amy Flint, Chair, ESOL Search Committee at: aflint@gsu.edu.

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor – Mathematics Education (09-086)

Primary responsibilities include conducting research, seeking external funding to support research as appropriate to area of inquiry, teaching graduate courses in the department’s Master of Education, Educational Specialist, and Doctor of Philosophy degree programs in mathematics education, and advising graduate students. Additional responsibilities include supervising teacher education students in internship placements; serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and participating in professional conferences and organizations.

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in mathematics education or a related field; expertise in standards-based mathematics teaching; a strong background in current trends and issues in mathematics education; experience and commitment in working with diverse students in urban settings and in professional development schools; and evidence of scholarly work in mathematics education and strength as a researcher as well as a scholar/teacher. Applicants for the associate professor position will have a robust research agenda, national reputation, and a record of external funding for research.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vita, official transcript of highest degree earned, three samples of scholarly work or works in progress, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.Mail application materials to: Sonda Abernathy, Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology, College of Education Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Pier Junor Clarke at pjunor@gsu.edu.

Clinical Instructor – Mathematics Education (Log # 09-121)

The Division of Mathematics and Science Education in the Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology at Georgia State University is seeking a permanent full-time clinical instructor in mathematics education. Situated in downtown Atlanta, GSU is an urban campus rich with research and teaching opportunities.
Primary responsibilities include providing leadership for the for online degree programs in mathematics education which may consist of creating instructional materials, advising graduate students, facilitating online courses, administering a capstone project, and managing online orientations. Additional responsibilities include serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and participating in professional conferences and organizations.
Requirements:
Qualifications include an earned doctorate in mathematics education or a related field; expertise in the domains of the Georgia Framework for teaching at the Accomplished level; exhaustive knowledge of the Blackboard course management software, three to five years of experience teaching in public schools, three to five years of experience teaching college level classes with technology components; a facilitative disposition towards highly motivated adult learners; knowledge of Internet etiquette, fair use and copyright laws, as well as mathematics as it relates to teaching and curriculum development.

Applications/Nominations:
Applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, official transcript of highest degree earned, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest. Mail application materials to: Carolyn McGhee; Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology, College of Education, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3980, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3978. Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Steve Harmon @ swharmon@gsu.edu

The review of applications will begin January 30, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The position is available for Fall Term, 2008 but negotiable.

Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Clinical Assistant Professor– Science Education (Log # 09-122)

The Division of Mathematics and Science Education in the Department of Middle-Secondary Education and Instructional Technology at Georgia State University is seeking a full-time clinical assistant professor in mathematics education. Situated in downtown Atlanta, GSU is an urban campus rich with research and teaching opportunities.
Primary responsibilities include providing leadership for the for online degree programs in science education which may consist of creating instructional materials, advising graduate students, facilitating online courses, administering a capstone project, and managing online orientations. Additional responsibilities include serving on departmental, college, and university committees; and participating in professional conferences and organizations.
Requirements:
Qualifications include an earned doctorate in science education or a related field; expertise in the domains of the Georgia Framework for teaching at the Accomplished level; exhaustive knowledge of the Blackboard course management software, three to five years of experience teaching in public schools, three to five years of experience teaching college level classes with technology components; a facilitative disposition towards highly motivated adult learners; knowledge of Internet etiquette, fair use and copyright laws, as well as science as it relates to teaching and curriculum development.

Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal opportunity educational institution and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.