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.

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 February 28, 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.

The Department of Middle and Secondary Education at Georgia State University invites applications for the non-tenure track position of Clinical Assistant Professor with the CREATE Teacher Residency Program, starting Summer or Fall 2021. This is a limited-term, grant-funded position, with current funding expected through Summer 2023.

Position Description: 

Primary responsibilities include supporting Georgia State University’s three-year teacher residency program, titled Collaboration and Reflection to Enhance Atlanta Teacher Effectiveness (CREATE), a partnership between Georgia State and Atlanta Public Schools. This nine-month position with summer work will focus on improving the experiences of CREATE residents and other Georgia State student teachers who are simultaneously engaged in university coursework at Georgia State and student teaching in Atlanta Public Schools (APS). The clinical assistant professor will work closely with university supervisors and cooperating teachers in APS, will collaborate with other CREATE faculty and staff to examine and redesign resident coursework, programming, and overall curriculum across the three-year residency program to ensure curricular coherence and a commitment to racial justice throughout all initiatives and experiences, work in partnership with Georgia State faculty and post-doctoral researchers to understand and document the impact of residency supports through critical lenses (e.g. critical pedagogy, critical race theory, critical whiteness studies), and participate in presenting and publishing findings to impact the field of teacher preparation. Other responsibilities will likely include co-facilitating courses and other professional learning spaces for CREATE residents with CREATE faculty and staff, collaboratively designing community-based Summer Resident Academies for residents, participating in Initial Teacher Preparation meetings and service opportunities in the department/college, teaching undergraduate courses for residents and other Georgia State preservice teachers, co-facilitating professional development for experienced educators in CREATE schools and other assignments as needed to benefit the program.

Qualifications: 

The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate in teacher education or related field. Applicants should have a minimum of five years experience in K-12 classrooms, experience teaching university teacher education courses and/or facilitating educator professional learning, particularly with a diverse group of teachers; and experience serving as a teacher-mentor or cooperating teacher. Applicants with deep expertise in equity-centered elementary and middle-level teacher development and coaching, a clear focus on anti-racist practices in teacher education, including an understanding of the racialized history of preservice teacher education; and experience facilitating deep conversations centered on educational equity, race and oppressive practices in schools are preferred. Applicants with experience developing innovative systems of support for preservice teachers and particularly Black preservice teachers, across the university and school spaces are particularly welcome.

Georgia State University’s CREATE Teacher Residency Program: 

The CREATE program is currently funded through a U.S. Department of Education, Supporting Effective Educator Development (SEED) grant. The program serves teacher candidates from the university as they move into the field of teaching at Atlanta Public Schools (APS), with an overall goal of supporting critically conscious, compassionate, skilled educators who are committed to practices of teaching that prioritize racial justice and interrupt inequities in schools. CREATE approaches this work from three angles, simultaneously: (1) recruiting and supporting new teachers who want to start and stay in APS schools, (2) developing teacher leaders in APS/CREATE schools and (3) addressing systemic induction challenges through deeper Georgia State-APS-community collaboration.

All CREATE residents are enrolled in a teacher preparation program at Georgia State during the first year of their residency — either the BSEd in Middle-Level Education in the Department of Middle and Secondary Education or the B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education. Faculty in these programs aim to prepare highly-skilled, compassionate and advocacy-oriented teachers whose content knowledge and instructional practice honor students’ diversity and promote equity. Coursework emphasizes political, historical and cultural community contexts and integrates a strong justice and equity orientation that aims to support teachers as change agents. To find more information about the CREATE Teacher Residency Program, please visit the program website (https://education.gsu.edu/create/).

Department of Middle and Secondary Education:

The CREATE program is housed within the Department of Middle and Secondary Education (MSE) and is run collaboratively by faculty in MSE and in the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education (ECEE). MSE and ECEE faculty are among the leading researchers and teachers in their fields, come from countries around the world and are committed to bettering the human condition. Specific to MSE, the department’s mission is to engage in research, teaching and service in urban environments, with people from multiple cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. Faculty and staff work collaboratively with people in schools, communities and organizations in Atlanta and around the world, and are committed to innovation and creativity and pushing the boundaries of knowledge and practice. We strive to realize our vision of pluralism, equity and social justice where individuals have equal access to meaningful learning opportunities throughout their lives and the chance to apply their knowledge and skills for the greater good. For more information on the Department of Middle and Secondary education, please visit our website: https://education.gsu.edu/mse/.

Deadline and Process: 

Applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, a transcript of the highest degree earned, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.

Applications should be emailed as a PDF file to Gwen Kearney at gkearney@gsu.edu, with “CREATE Clinical Assistant Professor Application” in the subject line.

Ms. Gwen Kearney
Department of Middle and Secondary Education
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3978
Atlanta, GA 30302-3978

The review of applications will begin on March 5, 2021, and continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is June or August 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.