Young Harris College Looking for Assistant Professor of Education (Tenure Track) at Young Harris, GA Full Time

The Young Harris College Department of Education seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor of Education (Tenure track) position. The
candidate should be flexible and collegial with a strong theoretical background in teacher preparation, preferably with experience in a
teacher preparation program at the college level. Additionally, the candidate should have experience/expertise in elementary grades
education with the capacity to teach content classes and supervise students in field studies/clinical placements. The position is to begin
January 2024. Additional summer appointment may be possible contingent upon funding and student demand. Progress in rank will necessitate
demonstration of productivity in teaching, service, and publication.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach
undergraduate level courses in one or more of the following areas: a) elementary reading; b) introductory courses in Foundations of
Education; c) elementary education methods in one or more of the following areas: literacy, mathematics, social studies or science
education; d) social emotional learning and classroom leadership; e) assessment and evaluation.

Successfully deliver instruction in a
live format and in online/digital format if required.

Conduct student advising for assigned students.

Serve on program and
college committees as assigned.

Provide service to the Education profession, YHC Teacher Preparation Program, Young Harris College,
and work with school and community partners to advance initiatives that support the Young Harris College teacher preparation program.

Support teacher candidate field studies through the supervision of student placement, building ongoing relationships with partner schools
and supporting mentor teachers that supervise YHC candidate teachers in field placement assignments.

Conduct scholarship that
supports the goals of the Teacher Preparation Program.

Maintain current knowledge of state licensure/certification procedures for
higher education teacher preparation programs by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.

Contribute to assessment processes
that support the continuous progress and development at the course, program, and institutional levels.

Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Education (or related field) and hold a current state issued
teacher licensure/credential. Individuals who are ABD and will not hold the Ph.D. by the time of appointment will be considered, with the
understanding that the terminal degree must be completed within one year and the rank will be instructor.

Young Harris College is an
undergraduate liberal arts college in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountain region of north Georgia near the North Carolina border. Our faculty
and students are highly engaged in academics, research, music programs, athletics, sustainability and service. Located in a vibrant
community providing outdoor recreation, agriculture, and tourism, Young Harris is committed to offering high engagement education in a small
classroom environment. The Department of Education prepares teachers by training students to think critically and creatively in the liberal
arts tradition.

Young Harris College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts
college, we continually strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes the value of all persons regardless of religion, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic background.

Please include in your application: a cover letter,
current CV, research sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), copies of graduate transcripts, and the contact information
for three professional references. 

For best consideration, application and supporting materials should be received by September
30, 2023. Applicants will submit their materials through https://www.yhc.edu/human-resources/employment.

Questions may be sent to the search committee chair Dr. Diane
Vautrot at [email protected]

Requirements

The Department
of Education at Young Harris College seeks a tenure-track faculty member as a collaborative addition for the Teacher Preparation Program.
Candidates should be deeply committed to undergraduate/graduate education, have a mission to prepare exceptional educators, and have proof
of scholarly undertakings, and there is an expectation of evidence of professional and community involvement/service. The Department is
interested in candidates who can positively impact the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching, research,
and service.

The candidate must be able to teach methods courses for graduate and undergraduates in elementary reading, middle grades
social studies, and/or secondary math, life science, or history as well as introductory courses in Foundations of Education, field studies
seminars, supervise clinical experience candidates, and other related educational courses. Other duties will include mentoring undergraduate
students, providing service to the department, division, and college, participating in research and other scholarly activities.

Qualifications and General Responsibilities:

• Includes the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the
  preparation and grading of examinations, classroom instruction (teaching face-to-face and/or online or remote, and other technology-based
  instruction), as needed, to meet enrollment goals
• Observe office hours for purposes of student conference; meet with students as
  requested/needed and by appointment
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary, middle, and or secondary teaching
  methods and one or more of the following additional areas: literacy, mathematics, or social science education
• Participation in
  activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission, goals, and quality of the College, Division, and Department
  (Teacher Preparation Program) programs
• Provide service to the Education profession, the YHC Teacher Preparation Program, Young
  Harris College, and work with school and community partners to advance initiatives
• Attendance is expected at Department, Division,
  and general College meetings
• Participation in all faculty and administrative meetings, commencement ceremonies, and other
  meetings/events as required
• Maintain current knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic discipline
• Participate
  in professional activity within the faculty member’s field of specialization, or otherwise directed towards the Department/College’s
  mission
• Supervise field experiences of teacher education candidates
• Serve as student advisor
• Contribute to
  assessment processes for making continuous improvements at the course, program, and institutional levels.
• Responsible for
  maintaining a positive work culture and climate by interacting and communicating in a manner to foster teamwork and by providing leadership
  as required
• Other duties as assigned
• Conduct scholarship that supports the aims of the Teacher Preparation Program
• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in the teacher education field (e.g., elementary, middle grades, or secondary literacy, mathematics, or social science
  education).
• A minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in K-12 schools
• Experience in the development of
  instructional materials

Preferred Skills and Knowledge

• Experience in assessment especially as it
  relates to accreditation
• Recruitment and retention of students
• Research and Publication within the candidate’s field
  of expertise that support the goals of the TPP
• Experience working with technology used in public schools
• Current Teaching
  License
• Experience Teaching in K-12 schools
• Experience teaching in higher education is preferred
• Strong knowledge
  of instructional technology
• Knowledge related to technology integration across the curriculum
• Comprehensive knowledge of
  public school practices and current initiatives for school reform
• Strong writing and communication skills

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For priority consideration, please apply by April 24, 2021 and
include the following:

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.
EOE M/F/D/V

Candidates should apply electronically. Required application documents: letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching
statement, graduate and undergraduate transcripts, and three letters of reference. Transcripts should be sent electronically to [email protected] or by mail to Human Resources Director,
Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582. Selected candidates must successfully pass a background check.

Please
submit the following application materials

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three
  Professional References
• Transcript(s) from each degree-granting institution
• Current Teaching License if available