Southern University, College of Education, Department of Curriculum,
Foundations, and Reading; review begins 10/17/16
Search #67393
The Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading in the College
of Education invites applications and nominations for a tenure track,
Assistant Professor of Educational Research position.
Georgia Southern University, classified as a doctoral/research
institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of
Teaching, is a member of the University System of Georgia. As the
largest and most comprehensive research institution in southeast
Georgia, the University is a residential campus of more than 20,500
students representing 48 states and 89 nations.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on Colleges, Georgia Southern offers a comprehensive array
of baccalaureate degrees and selected master's and doctoral programs
through eight colleges: Business Administration, Education,
Engineering and Information Technology, Health and Human Sciences,
Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, Public Health, Science and
Mathematics and Graduate Studies. With an emphasis on academic
distinction, excellent teaching, research and student success, Georgia
Southern offers both undergraduate and graduate students an attractive
campus environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal
growth.
Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern lays claim to being the most
beautiful campus in the state. Comprising more than 900 acres, the
University grounds are an arboretum-like treasure featuring gently
rolling lawns, scenic ponds and soaring pines. Located in Statesboro,
a safe Main Street community of approximately 30,000 residents not far
from Savannah and Hilton Head Island, Georgia Southern provides the
benefits of a major university with the feeling of a smaller college.
Within this setting, the Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and
Reading, one of three departments within the College of Education,
includes 25 faculty members in five areas: educational foundations,
educational psychology, curriculum studies, reading education, and
educational research. The Department offers undergraduate and graduate
level courses and three graduate programs including a master’s and an
Ed.S. in reading education and a doctoral degree program in curriculum
studies. The current four full-time educational research faculty
members provide comprehensive support for all graduate programs in the
college. However, an additional full-time educational research faculty
member is needed to address the diverse research needs within the
college’s graduate programs. The individual hired in this faculty
position is expected to contribute to the college’s goals of continued
excellence and innovation in teaching, scholarship, and outreach.
Position Description: Reporting to the Chair of the Department of
Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading, the Assistant Professor of
Educational Research will teach graduate courses in introductory and
advanced research methods. The majority of educational research
courses are taught online with limited opportunities for face-to-face
instruction. This individual is expected to supervise graduate student
research as a member of Ed.S. and Ed.D. committees, engage in
productive scholarship in the discipline, and provide service at all
levels of the university and to the profession. This position requires
a terminal degree; teaching, research, and service; and is a 9-month,
tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:
• An earned doctorate in Educational Research or closely related area
by August 1, 2017.
• Coursework in and experience with both quantitative and qualitative
research, with an emphasis on qualitative research
• Willingness to teach online courses
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring graduate student research
• Commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship
• Evidence of an emerging research agenda
• Potential for securing extramural funding for research and/or training
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the
department, college, and university
• Effective communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of
employment without assistance from the institution
Preferred Qualifications
• Teaching experience in higher education
• Experience with online learning as instructor or student
Screening of applications begins October 17, 2016, and continues until
the position is filled.
The position starting date is August 1, 2017. A complete application
consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a
curriculum vitae; copies of graduate transcripts, and the names,
addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three
professional references. Other documentation may be requested. Only
completed electronic applications will be considered. Finalists will
be required to submit to a background investigation. Applications and
nominations should be sent to:
Dr. Meca Williams-Johnson, Search Chair, Search #67393
Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading
Georgia Southern University
E-mail: EdResearch@georgiasouthern.edu
Telephone: 912-478-5252
More information about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or http://coe.georgiasouthern.
Georgia Southern University seeks to recruit individuals who are
committed to working in diverse academic and professional communities
and who are committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and
professional service within the University and beyond. The names of
applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information
may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records
Act. Georgia Southern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal
Opportunity institution. Individuals who need reasonable
accommodations under the ADA to participate in the search process
should contact the Associate Provost.
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