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Job ID: 258361
Location: Dalton State College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a diverse, caring community to approximately 5,000 students. We are proud to be recognized in 2020 as one of 79 colleges that are a “Great Colleges to Work For” by ModernThink. A member institution of the University System of Georgia, Dalton State provides broad access to high-quality bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and career certificate programs. Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of Northwest Georgia and surrounded by a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. The college is about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, TN. Dalton State is Georgia’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and attracts students from about 40 countries worldwide. Approximately one third of our student body identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. As an HSI, Dalton State administers a Title V and Title III HSI STEM Grant program for developing institutions serving Hispanic populations. We are searching for candidates with a demonstrated commitment to and a proven success working in a welcoming and diverse multicultural environment.
Job Summary
The School of Education at Dalton State College seeks applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education position beginning on August 01, 2023. Candidates must be prepared to teach undergraduate-level courses in education. Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth.
A complete application must include (1) a letter of interest, (2) a statement of teaching philosophy, (3) a curriculum vita, (4) three current letters of reference*, (5) transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment.
*During the application process, please upload a list with the names of your references. The letters should be sent to [email protected] and should indicate subject: Assistant Professor of Education Position.
Salary Range: $44,455-$57,792 based on education and experience
Review of applications will begin June 16th and will continue until the position is filled.
Responsibilities
- The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester (Usually, teaching four courses in the fall and spring semesters)
- Advise students using Banner/DegreeWorks each semester for the subsequent semesters, assist with graduation applications, mentor students, and assist with career placement
- Actively participate and serve on committees in the college, school, and community
- Other such duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Education
Faculty may be required to teach day, evening, or online courses.
Required Qualifications
- Earned Masters or Specialist in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related field
- Expertise/experience in one or more areas: (a) elementary social studies, literacy, science, or mathematics methods, (b) secondary methods (c) ESOL methods
Preferred Qualifications
* Evidence of successful teaching in post-secondary educational settings
* Demonstrated potential of scholarly productivity
* Commitment to collaboration with public schools and colleagues
* Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse communities
Required Documents to Attach
- Letter of interest
- Statement of teaching philosophy
- Curriculum vita
- Three current letters of reference* During the application process, please upload a list with the names of your references.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment.
*The letters should be sent to [email protected] and should indicate subject: Assistant Professor of Education Position.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms
- Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches
- Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience
- Successfully educate and empower a diverse student population (DSC is a Hispanic-serving institution) and support first-generation college students
- Knowledge of and experience with integrating technology in teacher education
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Dalton State College, as determined by Dalton State College 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. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Dalton State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact Dalton State College’s Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.
Employment opportunities, admissions policies, activities, services, and facilities of the College do not exclude any person on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or disability. Dalton State College is an Affirmative Action Program Institution.