Faculty Positions

Post-doctoral fellowships are available as part of the Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy (RCALL) Initiative at Georgia State University.

RCALL is an innovative collaborative effort crossing colleges and departments. Research is conducted by faculty and students from two colleges (the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Education & Human Development) and 10 departments, including learning sciences, communication sciences and disorders, psychology, applied linguistics and early childhood and elementary education. We have a distinctive interdisciplinary postdoctoral training program focused on the acquisition of language and literacy in children and adults. Our research programs address not only basic conceptual and methodological issues in the area of language and literacy acquisition but also the design and evaluation of interventions that may help individuals overcome challenges in the acquisition of language and literacy. Fellows will work with interdisciplinary teams on one or more funded research projects. For more information about RCALL, visit www.researchlanglit.gsu.edu.

As part of the university’s Next Generation initiative, the two-year fellowship will provide trainees with intensive training in intervention research with special populations, analyses of existing databases using advanced statistical techniques and professional development, including grant writing and professional presentations and publication. We are seeking individuals who bring cutting-edge skills (e.g., in adaptive technologies, virtual reality, neuroimaging, complex methods of analyses) to their own programs of research.

Competitive two-year fellowships are currently available for Fall 2019. To apply, please submit your CV, research statement, examples of publications and three letters of recommendation electronically to Keneé Stephens at kstephens@gsu.edu, with the subject line “Language and Literacy Postdoctoral Fellow Search.” We will begin reviewing applications Jan. 31, 2019.

Questions can be directed to RCALL program co-directors Julie Washington and Rose A. Sevcik.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of department chair, starting Fall 2021. The preferred candidate must have an earned doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related discipline. Georgia State is an urban, public research-intensive university in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, located within the College of Education & Human Development, offers masters and Ph.D. degree programs in speech-language pathology. The department has a strong reputation for excellent teaching, outstanding research and scholarly productivity, and outstanding clinical training with a diverse student body. Faculty and students collaborate with the Center for Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy, the Urban Child Study Center, the Center for the Study of Adult Literacy, the Center on Literacy and Deafness, the Neuroscience Institute, and the Center for Research on Atypical Development and Learning. Faculty have a history of funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Institute of Education Sciences, the U.S. Department of Education, as well as various other private agencies and organizations.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will lead and enhance the research, teaching and service mission by communicating and collaborating with faculty, staff and students. Preference will be given to candidates currently at the rank of Professor. Tenure may be granted to qualified candidates following review. Candidates should have a demonstrated record in academic leadership, including experience with budgeting and resource allocation, academic program assessment, as well as hiring, developing and supervising faculty and staff. An established record of excellence in scholarship, extramural research funding, teaching and experience leading diverse scholars is important. A background in Communication Sciences and Disorders is preferred; related disciplines (e.g., psychology, neuroscience) will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the dean of the College of Education & Human Development
• Represent and advocate for the interests of faculty, staff and students to the dean, the university and the community
• Advance core values, including trust, fairness and accountability
• Demonstrate shared departmental commitment to equity, access and inclusion
• Manage and allocate department budget and resources
• Oversee the growth of departmental external funding portfolio
• Supervise academic program review
• Oversee the quality of instruction, credit hour production and class assignment
• Evaluate faculty annually, and for promotion and tenure
• Oversee faculty hiring and development
• Engage in strategic planning for the department and college

Applications/Nominations: Applicants should send a letter of interest that includes evidence of academic leadership, as well as a statement on each of the following, of approximately one page each: 1) your philosophy of leadership; 2) the role of the scholar-administrator; and, 3) your contributions to diversity. Also submit a CV and an unofficial transcript of the highest degree earned. Candidates selected for interviews will also be asked to submit three (3) letters of recommendation.

Application materials should be emailed as a single pdf file to: csdchairapp@gsu.edu.

Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Cynthia Puranik, chair of the search committee at cpuranik@gsu.edu or 404-413-8086. Learn more about the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders on our department website.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by January 15, 2021, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The expected start date is July 1, 2021. Please be advised that should you be recommended for the position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

School Psychology – Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) at Georgia State University is searching for a tenure track faculty member to join our doctoral and specialist-level programs in school psychology as an associate or advanced assistant professor. The individual chosen for this position will have an earned doctorate in school psychology or a closely related field, preferably from an APA-accredited program. The successful candidate should be eligible for certification as a school psychologist and/or licensure as a psychologist.

The successful applicant will have a systematic line of published research that shows potential for continued work that will make contributions to the literature and result in external funding. While the areas of research are open, preference will be given to candidates with substantive work focused on equity and social justice, advocacy and anti-racist/culturally responsive practices. Similarly, the areas of teaching are open but will include some coursework connected to the candidate’s research. The job responsibilities for this position include maintaining an independent line of research, participation in departmental and university-wide collaborative grant and research projects, a commitment to excellent teaching, mentoring graduate student research, serving on dissertation committees and participating in service activities that may occur at the program, departmental, college and university levels.

The CPS department has nine graduate programs, including three doctoral programs (counseling psychology, counselor education and practice, and school psychology) and three master’s programs (clinical mental health counseling, clinical rehabilitation counseling, and school counseling), as well as the combined M.Ed./Ed.S. degree in school psychology. Our programs and department have a strong commitment to social justice and multicultural issues, and this influences curricula, service as well as faculty and student research.

Highly productive and collaborative research efforts are supported by two active research centers: the Center for Research on School Safety, School Climate, & Classroom Management and the Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma, & Resilience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from both centers, the department and other programs across the CEHD and university.

The school psychology program, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services and Georgia State University has a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates from underrepresented groups (e.g., women, racial and ethnic minority groups, gender or sexual minority groups, religious or spiritual minority groups or persons with disabilities) are especially encouraged to apply. Atlanta is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant metropolitan area that provides numerous opportunities for cultural events as well as professional collaborations within Georgia State and the broader metro-Atlanta area.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, an unofficial or official transcript of highest degree earned and the names of three professional references to Yolanda Parker either via email (yparker@gsu.edu) or mail to Yolanda Parker, Counseling and Psychological Services, P.O. Box 3980, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3980.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by November 15, 2020, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Please be advised that, should you be recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Ga. is searching for a clinical assistant professor in the school counseling program. The individual chosen for this position must have an earned doctorate in counselor education from a CACREP accredited program, paid experience as a certified/licensed school counselor, and membership in regional and national professional organizations. The individual must be prepared to teach courses in the school counseling program, including supervision of school counseling practica and internships, as well as courses in the master’s core. The individual must be eligible for licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia.

Major areas of responsibility for this individual are teaching, program coordination and service to the department, the College of Education & Human Development and the university. This individual will also be expected to develop and foster working relationships with school internship sites, supervisors, district coordinators and college staff and faculty. Candidates should be knowledgeable of and be able to teach about current trends in school counseling, comprehensive, data-driven school counseling programs, the ASCA National Model, antiracist and equity-focused practices and evidence-based interventions.

The School Counseling Program, Department of Counseling and Psychological Services and Georgia State have a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Atlanta is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant metropolitan area that provides numerous opportunities for cultural events as well as professional collaborations within Georgia State and the broader metro-Atlanta area.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by November 15, 2020, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcript of highest degree earned and the names of three references to the CPS Department, Clinical Assistant Professor School Counseling Search Committee, c/o Yolanda Parker at yparker@gsu.edu  or via mail to Counseling and Psychological Services, P.O. Box 3980, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3980. Inquiries should be directed to Erin Mason at emason15@gsu.edu .

Please be advised that should you be recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The Sport Administration program in the Department of Kinesiology and Health invites applicants for a new non-tenure track position at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank (10-month appointment). Clinical faculty are eligible for promotion within the Georgia State University system and manage a 4-4 teaching load. The Sport Administration program offers a BIS in Sport Administration, M.S. degree in Sport Administration, and a doctoral concentration. Additionally, the program houses the Rankin Cooter Sports Business Research Lab and the Center for Sport and Urban Policy. Georgia State is located in downtown Atlanta. The program has a unique opportunity to partner with professional and collegiate organizations, as well as a variety of sport businesses.

Qualifications: Applicants must have an earned Doctorate in Sport Management or related field by the start of the position. Candidates for this position should demonstrate a record of outstanding university-level teaching along with professional experience in the sport industry. Preferred candidates will have expertise in diversity, equity and inclusion as well as have experience with ticket sales, sponsorship sales, and activation; a record of active membership in professional organizations; and sport industry experience.

Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate Sport Administration courses and fostering relationships with local sport organizations. Other responsibilities include program, department and college committee-based service, including student advising and club advisement.

Appointment: The 10-month non-tenure track position begins in August 2021.

Application Process: Interested applicants should email a letter of application, curriculum vita, teaching philosophy, an unofficial transcript of highest degree earned, and three letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Tim Newman                                                        Phone: 404-413-8366

Georgia State University                                            Email: SportAdminSearch@gsu.edu

Department of Kinesiology and Health

P.O. Box 3975

Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3975

*Review of candidates will begin Nov. 1, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.*

Please be advised that if recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in Exercise Science. In addition to a large and diverse B. S. Exercise Science program, the department offers an M.S. in Exercise Science and a Ph.D. in Kinesiology (with concentrations in Exercise Physiology, Psychology of Physical Activity, and Biomechanics & Physical Rehabilitation).

Georgia State, an enterprising R-1 university located in Atlanta, is a national leader in using innovation to drive student success and research growth. Enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching, and learning opportunities in one of the 21st century’s great global cities.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Assistant Professor of Exercise Science is a non-tenure track faculty position with primary workload responsibilities in teaching (80%) and service (20%). The typical teaching load for clinical faculty is four (3-unit) courses per semester. Clinical faculty are eligible for promotion within the Georgia State University system.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching courses and labs in the B.S. Exercise Science program
• Teaching and supervising Pre-Exercise Science courses and labs required for application to the B.S. Exercise Science program (see Area F: Courses appropriate for the major) Managing the B.S. Exercise Science application process
• Teaching courses in the M.S. Exercise Science program as needed Serving the department, college, university, community, and profession

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• An earned doctorate in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or a closely related field by the time of appointment.
• A demonstrated record of teaching excellence, especially in the areas of human anatomy and physiology, physical activity and fitness, exercise physiology, and other Exercise Science major courses.
• A commitment to working within a community of many different socioeconomic backgrounds, racial and ethnic backgrounds, national origins, religious backgrounds, gender and gender identities, sexual orientations, persons with disabilities and those with current or past military service.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the Essential Qualifications above, Preferred Qualifications include:

• Three (3) or more years of university or college-level teaching experience, including online or distance learning
• Evidence of curriculum development, including online course development Experience in student mentoring, advising, supervising (e.g. internships, practicums, service learning, student organizations, etc.)
• Certification (ACSM, NSCA, etc.)
• Evidence of service to university, community, and profession

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via email to KHEXESearch@gsu.edu with “Exercise Science Clinical Assistant Professor Application” in the subject line.

A complete application packet should include the following in a single PDF file:

• Letter of application addressing the specified essential and preferred qualifications Curriculum Vita
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (may include video of teaching, samples of teaching materials, student and/or peer evaluations, examples of curriculum development, etc.) Unofficial transcript of highest degree earned

In addition, three (3) current letters of recommendation are required to complete the application. Recommendation letters may be included in the application document or sent directly to the search committee at the email address above with “Recommendation Letter – Applicant’s Name” in the subject line.

Inquiries should be directed to Chair, Exercise Science Clinical Assistant Professor Search Committee at KHEXESearch@gsu.edu or 404-413-8050. Additional information:

• College of Education & Human Development Current Faculty Positions
• Department of Kinesiology & Health

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, submit all materials by February 1, 2021. Should you be recommended for a position, an offer of employment will be conditional on background verification. The expected start date is August 16, 2021.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. As a university with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented minorities in Exercise Science.

Post-doctoral fellowships are available as part of the Research on the Challenges of Acquiring Language and Literacy (RCALL) Initiative at Georgia State University.

RCALL is an innovative collaborative effort crossing colleges and departments. Research is conducted by faculty and students from two colleges (the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Education & Human Development) and 10 departments, including learning sciences, communication sciences and disorders, psychology, applied linguistics and early childhood and elementary education. We have a distinctive interdisciplinary postdoctoral training program focused on the acquisition of language and literacy in children and adults. Our research programs address not only basic conceptual and methodological issues in the area of language and literacy acquisition but also the design and evaluation of interventions that may help individuals overcome challenges in the acquisition of language and literacy. Fellows will work with interdisciplinary teams on one or more funded research projects. For more information about RCALL, visit www.researchlanglit.gsu.edu.

As part of the university’s Next Generation initiative, the two-year fellowship will provide trainees with intensive training in intervention research with special populations, analyses of existing databases using advanced statistical techniques and professional development, including grant writing and professional presentations and publication. We are seeking individuals who bring cutting-edge skills (e.g., in adaptive technologies, virtual reality, neuroimaging, complex methods of analyses) to their own programs of research.

Competitive two-year fellowships are currently available for Fall 2019. To apply, please submit your CV, research statement, examples of publications and three letters of recommendation electronically to Keneé Stephens at kstephens@gsu.edu, with the subject line “Language and Literacy Postdoctoral Fellow Search.” We will begin reviewing applications Jan. 31, 2019.

Questions can be directed to RCALL program co-directors Julie Washington and Rose A. Sevcik.

The Department of Learning Sciences in the College of Education & Human Development is seeking two outstanding candidates to join the Special Education Teacher Preparation Program at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. The program certifies teachers across p-12 grades in general and adapted curriculums. These positions are full-time non-tenure-track appointments at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor and are created to support the growing teacher preparation program in the area of Special Education. With six campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the university provides its world-class faculty and more than 54,000 students with unsurpassed connections to the opportunities available in one of the 21st century’s great global cities. Georgia State is the national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities: Successful candidates must have a strong interest in and commitment to teacher education, collaboration, inclusion, and diversity. Responsibilities include: a) the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses, b) supervision of teacher candidates’ field experiences, c) advisement of undergraduate and graduate students, d) coordination of the special education teacher preparation program, e) collaboration across departments in both an Early Childhood Dual Discipline and Interdisciplinary Studies program and f) engagement in service to the department, college, university, public schools, and professional community.

Minimum Qualifications: The successful applicant is expected to have a doctorate in Special Education or a related  (i.e., Early Childhood Special Education, Autism, Intellectual Disabilities, or Learning Disabilities) by the time of appointment in August 2021 and experience in the areas of a) coordination and monitoring of multi-department Special Education Teacher Preparation Programs, b) supervision of teacher candidates in field experiences; c) collaboration with area school programs, d) teaching course content directly related to the pedagogy of teacher preparation in the area of Special Education, and e) advisement of undergraduate and graduate students. The candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment, willingness, and ability to address diverse issues in the classroom.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities;
• knowledge of current national and state standards;
• ability to work collegially with other members of the faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration;
• professional written and oral communication skills;
• a minimum of five years of special education teaching experience;
• commitment to creating and leading initiatives that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion within teacher education and higher education; and
• evidence of effective and innovative teaching practices including the modeling of technology in educational

Applications/Nominations: Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a transcript of highest degree earned, and 3 letters of recommendation to LTfacultysearch@gsu.edu Please send all documents in Microsoft Word or .pdf format. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. The position is available beginning fall semester 2021.

All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Judith Emerson, Search Committee Chair at jemerson@gsu.edu.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

The Department of Learning Sciences in Georgia State University’s College of Education & Human Development invites applications for a tenure-track position at the assistant professor level to join the program faculty in Educational Psychology beginning August 2021. The successful applicant will contribute to a dynamic multidisciplinary community of researchers who are committed to advancing the science of teaching and learning and to solving the most challenging issues of our day, especially those of an urbanizing nation and world.

The Department of Learning Sciences at Georgia State is an interdisciplinary unit dedicated to improving the human condition through data-driven investigation of the learning process, through the effective design of innovative learning environments and through the development of learning science professionals. DLS offers high-quality academic programming in five areas: educational psychology, applied behavior analysis, deaf and/or hard of hearing, learning technologies, and special education. Our graduates pursue careers at universities, research labs, school systems, business and industry, government agencies and more. Our faculty and students are involved in a large number of research projects that are at the forefront of advances in cognition, technology and learning. Our work has been and is currently supported by millions of dollars in funding from private, state and federal agencies such as the Institute for Educational Sciences, the Office of Special Education programs, the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the US Department of Education, and the Spencer Foundation.

Georgia State, an enterprising R-1 university located in Atlanta, is a national leader in using innovation to drive student success and research growth. Enrolling and graduating one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, Georgia State provides its world-class faculty and more than 50,000 students unsurpassed research, teaching and learning opportunities in one of the 21st century’s great global cities.

Responsibilities: The selected applicant can anticipate contributing to the research activities of the community, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in educational psychology, providing University and professional service, advising students and directing graduate research in educational psychology.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will have a specialization in developmental psychology, with a specific focus on social justice, diversity, and/or equity in education, broadly defined. Successful candidates will also be qualified to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in these or related areas and possess advanced research methodological competencies necessary to conduct field-leading research. An earned doctorate in educational psychology, learning sciences, developmental psychology, or a related field is required.

How to Apply: A letter of interest, curriculum vitae, no more than two selected publications, an unofficial transcript of highest earned degree, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to EPYfacultysearch@gsu.edu and reference EPY faculty search in the subject line. Please be advised that if recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a criminal background check as a prior condition of employment.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure consideration, submit all materials by January 31, 2021.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, minorities and individuals with a history of mentoring under-represented minorities in educational psychology or related field.