The University of North Georgia
Assistant Professor - Middle Grades, Secondary Education
The University of North Georgia, Dahlonega, Georgia, us, 30597
Overview
Job Title: Assistant Professor - Middle Grades, Secondary Education Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290302 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Responsibilities
The faculty member is expected to teach specified courses, prepare course materials, provide support and guidance to students through advising, foster professional relationships with public school partners, maintain records pertinent to accreditation, and participate in collaborative meetings with faculty and leadership relative to programmatic decisions and improvements. Commitment to a collaborative curriculum development model is expected. General faculty responsibilities in the department include the following: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses face-to-face, hybrid or online; Advise students; Maintain active program of research/scholarly activity and publications in area of specialization; Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and professional community; Maintain an on-campus presence through participation in classes, meetings, and events; and Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities. Required Qualifications
Doctorate in middle or secondary education, or a closely related field is required. Three years teaching experience is required. Experience using and modeling technology in educational settings. Successful experience teaching in online environments. Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching courses at the college level; Record of scholarly activity; and Expertise in the following areas:
Social studies education or structured literacy for middle/secondary education, Development of high-quality digital learning experiences, and Inclusion of AI as an instructional tool.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts Contact information for three professional references Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of current national and state standards; Knowledge of effective and innovative teaching practices; Strong written and oral professional communication skills; Ability to work collegially with other members of the faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration; and Commitment to being a collaborative team member.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the following URL: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php. Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. Other Information
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time This position does not require security clearance. Background Check
Position of Trust + Education Special Applicant Instructions
If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
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Job Title: Assistant Professor - Middle Grades, Secondary Education Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 290302 About Us Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. Responsibilities
The faculty member is expected to teach specified courses, prepare course materials, provide support and guidance to students through advising, foster professional relationships with public school partners, maintain records pertinent to accreditation, and participate in collaborative meetings with faculty and leadership relative to programmatic decisions and improvements. Commitment to a collaborative curriculum development model is expected. General faculty responsibilities in the department include the following: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses face-to-face, hybrid or online; Advise students; Maintain active program of research/scholarly activity and publications in area of specialization; Provide service to the department, college, university, public schools, and professional community; Maintain an on-campus presence through participation in classes, meetings, and events; and Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities. Required Qualifications
Doctorate in middle or secondary education, or a closely related field is required. Three years teaching experience is required. Experience using and modeling technology in educational settings. Successful experience teaching in online environments. Preferred Qualifications
Experience teaching courses at the college level; Record of scholarly activity; and Expertise in the following areas:
Social studies education or structured literacy for middle/secondary education, Development of high-quality digital learning experiences, and Inclusion of AI as an instructional tool.
Required Documents to Attach
Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts Contact information for three professional references Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of current national and state standards; Knowledge of effective and innovative teaching practices; Strong written and oral professional communication skills; Ability to work collegially with other members of the faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration; and Commitment to being a collaborative team member.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at the following URL: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php. Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans. Other Information
This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time This position does not require security clearance. Background Check
Position of Trust + Education Special Applicant Instructions
If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
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