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Assistant Professor - Middle Grades, Secondary, and Science Education

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Assistant Professor - Middle Grades, Secondary, and Science Education Location

UNG-Dahlonega, GA Status

Regular · 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. Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor beginning Fall 2026. We are seeking faculty with expertise in social studies education or structured literacy for grades 6-12. This is a 10-month, tenure-track position. Summer teaching is possible but not guaranteed. Responsibilities

Teach specified courses, prepare course materials, provide support and guidance to students through advising, and 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. Contribute to a collaborative curriculum development model. General faculty responsibilities in the department include: Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses face-to-face, hybrid or online Advise students Maintain an 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 Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities Qualifications

Required

Doctorate in middle or secondary education, or a closely related field Three years teaching experience Experience using and modeling technology in educational settings Successful experience teaching in online environments Preferred

Experience teaching courses at the college level Record of scholarly activity Expertise in: Social studies education or structured literacy for middle/secondary education Development of high-quality digital learning experiences Inclusion of AI as an instructional tool Required Documents

Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts Contact information for three professional references Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

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 faculty and engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration Commitment to being a collaborative team member USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia values integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect. See USG policy for details and codes of conduct. Institutional Values

UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture details at UNG. The university is a regional multi-campus institution and the Military College of Georgia. Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon background investigation, credential verification, and may include a pre-employment drug test. A satisfactory credit check may be required where applicable. Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North 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. UNG is a federal contractor and prioritizes 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. Travel may be 1% - 24% and security clearance is not required. 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 a NACES member evaluation service.

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