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 (CSD) at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of clinical instructor/clinical assistant professor, starting Fall 2022. Georgia State is an urban, public research-intensive university in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

CSD, located within the College of Education & Human Development, offers master’s 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. The department has several exciting clinical partnerships and community outreach programs. Students gain clinical experiences at our on-campus clinics at the Atlanta and Clarkston campuses. Faculty and students have collaborative opportunities across the university including 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 Neuroscience Institute and the Center for Research on Atypical Development and Learning.

Qualifications: Doctorate (preferred) or earned master’s degree in speech-language pathology, speech and hearing science, or communication sciences and disorders. Candidates must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience, CCC-SLP, and be eligible for Georgia licensure.

Responsibilities: This is a teaching position that requires a four-four teaching load along with service requirements. Teaching responsibilities include: supervising graduate students in on­ campus and/or off- campus practicum experiences in speech-language pathology; teaching undergraduate or graduate classes as needed. Service requirements include participating in service to the program, department, college, university and the profession.

Applications/Nominations: Qualified applicants are asked to submit electronically:

1. cover letter discussing interest, qualifications, and areas of expertise
2. curriculum vitae
3. three letters of recommendation
4. official transcript of highest degree earned

Application materials should be emailed to csdfacultysearch@gsu.edu.  Include SLP Search in the subject line. Inquiries should be directed to Debra Schober-Peterson, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, dspeterson@gsu.edu

Find more information about the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders visit their website.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by January 15, 2022, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Expected start date is August, 2022. 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.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of Clinical Instructor, starting Fall 2022. Georgia State is an urban, public research-intensive university in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

CSD, located within the College of Education & Human Development, offers master’s 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. The department has a newly approved audiology assistant certificate program and will offer coursework and supervised clinical experiences to prepare students for the ASHA certification exam and credentialing. The full implementation of the certificate program would be available to Georgia State students at the Atlanta and Clarkston campuses.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or Au.D. in Audiology. Candidate must have a minimum of three years of audiology clinical experience, CCC-A, and eligibility for Georgia state licensure.

Responsibilities: This is a teaching position that requires a four-four teaching load along with service requirements. Teaching responsibilities include: supervising graduate students in on­ campus and/or off-campus practicum experiences; teaching undergraduate or graduate classes as needed. Service requirements include participating in service to the program, department, college, university and the profession.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applications: Qualified applicants are asked to submit electronically:

1. cover letter discussing interest, qualifications, and areas of expertise
2. curriculum vitae
3. three letters of recommendation
4. official transcript of highest degree earned

Application materials should be emailed to csdfacultysearch@gsu.edu. Include Aud Search in the subject line. Inquiries should be directed to Akilah Heggs, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, aheggs1@gsu.edu.

Find more information about the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders visit their website.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by January 15, 2022, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Expected start date is August, 2022. 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.

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services at Georgia State University is searching for a permanent part-time clinical assistant professor to begin Fall, 2022.

Qualifications:  The individual chosen for this position must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Possess CRC Certification and a LPC by start date
• Earned doctorate in counselor education or rehabilitation counseling
• Have experience teaching core and specialized courses within the clinical rehabilitation counseling curriculum
• Possess clinical supervision experience in clinical rehabilitation counseling

Responsibilities: Major areas of responsibility for this individual are teaching, supervision and service to the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, College of Education & Human Development and to Georgia State University. The individual chosen for this position will be expected to teach two courses a semester that include both foundational rehabilitation counseling courses along with practicum and internship. This individual will be expected to develop and foster working relationships with clinical rehabilitation counseling practicum and internship sites throughout greater metropolitan Atlanta area.

Additional responsibilities may include participating in curriculum assessment and development, admissions, contributing to program administration, advising and mentoring students and participating on the rehabilitation counseling advisory board.

The Department of Counseling and Psychological Services and Georgia State University have a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates from underrepresented groups (e.g., racial and ethnic minority individuals, women and gender minority people, sexual minority individuals 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.

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

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by October 1, 2021, 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 is searching for a tenure-track faculty member to join our doctoral and specialist-level programs in school psychology as an advanced assistant or associate professor with the opportunity for a leadership position within the Center for Research on School Safety, School Climate and Classroom Management. 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 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, it is expected that the primary area of research will be compatible with the research foci of the Center for Research on School Safety. 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 active involvement in an independent line of research; assisting with administration of the Center for Research on School Safety; 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 departmental, college and university levels. In addition, the successful candidate should be eligible for certification as a school psychologist and licensure as a psychologist.

Our program and department have a strong commitment to social justice and multicultural issues, and this influences curricula, service, and faculty and student research. Our department has seven 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), and offers an Ed.S. degree in school psychology. Highly productive and collaborative research efforts are supported by two active research centers: the Center for Research on School Safety and the Center for the Study of Stress, Trauma and Resilience. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with researchers from both centers, the department, the college and other programs across the university.

The school psychology program, the Department of Counseling and Psychological Services and Georgia State University have a strong commitment to diversity. Candidates from underrepresented groups (e.g., BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities) are especially encouraged to apply. Atlanta is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant metropolitan area that provides numerous opportunities for cultural events and 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 Ms. Yolanda Parker via email (yparker@gsu.edu) or mail to Ms. Yolanda Parker, Counseling and Psychological Services, P.O. Box 3980, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3980. Reference letters will be required if candidates are selected for an interview.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by Oct. 1, 2021. 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 again 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 Early Childhood and Elementary Education in the College of Education & Human Development at Georgia State University is seeking two full-time, tenure-track assistant professors in elementary education (grades PreK-5) with expertise in mathematics education. Georgia State is a Research I institution with considerable emphasis on recruiting productive scholars.

Responsibilities: Each faculty member is expected to maintain a balanced portfolio of research, scholarship, teaching and service efforts. Primary scholarly responsibilities include having an active and productive research agenda, including publications of research and scholarly work, participation in professional organizations and presentations at conferences. Teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to the mathematics education of elementary students. Some teaching could be conducted at local partner school sites. Additional responsibilities include mentoring graduate students, supervising field experiences of students and serving on departmental, college and university committees, as well as service to the professional community.

Qualifications: Qualifications include: an earned doctorate in early childhood and/or elementary education or relevant field with a mathematics education focus; expertise in standards-based mathematics instruction; and experience in and commitment to working with diverse students in urban elementary schools. Successful applicants will have three years of professional experience with K-12 students. Demonstrated research through publications and presentations is a plus, along with experiences teaching mathematics education courses in a university setting. For one of the positions, the successful hire is expected to have expertise related to mathematics education in dual language immersion elementary school settings. For the other position, the successful hire is expected to have expertise related to mathematics education in urban elementary school settings.

Applications/Nominations: Interested applicants should submit: a letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, an unofficial transcript of highest degree earned, three letters of reference and a one to two-page description of research plans accompanied by a sample of recent scholarly writing that is not the dissertation but can be a dissertation chapter. Email application materials to La’Twan Roddey at COEECEJOBS@gsu.edu. Inquiries should be addressed to Susan Auslander, Ph.D. at sauslander@gsu.edu. For more information about the department visit their website.

Review of applications will begin September 15, 2021 and continue until the positions are filled. The positions are available beginning Fall Semester, 2022.

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 Educational Policy Studies (EPS) at Georgia State University invites applications for the tenure-track position of assistant/associate professor starting August 2022. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in research methods (or another closely related field like educational policy or social/cultural foundations with a graduate certificate or minor/ concentration in qualitative research). Georgia State is an urban public research I institution in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

EPS, located in the College of Education & Human Development, offers graduate degrees and certificates. The department has a strong reputation for excellent teaching, outstanding research and scholarly productivity and a diverse student body. Twenty tenured/tenure-track faculty and clinical faculty in the department contribute to Georgia State’s ranking as the second-best undergraduate teaching university by U.S. News & World Report magazine in 2018. Faculty and students collaborate with the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State, the Urban Child Study Center, and the Center for Evaluation and Research Services, among other centers. The department houses The Principals Center, which is a collaborative effort to provide cutting-edge professional development for school leaders. Faculty expertise spans research methodologies, critical approaches to educational theory and practice, technology in leadership and socio-cultural investigations across a wide spectrum of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields of study.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate with an emphasis on qualitative research methods in education. If the doctoral degree is not in research methods, the ideal candidate will have a graduate certificate or a minor/concentration in research methods with a focus on qualitative inquiry. We are especially interested in a candidate whose research might align with critical approaches to methodology and methods such as intersectional research, critical race methodology, decolonizing methods and other theoretical perspectives that center race.

Additionally, the candidate should be able to teach courses such as introductory and advanced qualitative methods in education, action research, case study, visual research, discourse analysis and ethics, among others. The position entails teaching and mentoring Ph.D., Ed.D., and master’s students from the College of Education & Human Development in graduate-level courses. Presence on campus for face-to-face teaching and mentoring of students is an essential function of the position. The modality, location and day/time of classes are at the sole discretion of the department.

The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an ongoing program of research and publication, seek external support for research when appropriate, advise and mentor graduate students, serve on graduate student thesis and dissertation committees, work with diverse student populations, provide service to the university and profession and communicate effectively with educational partners. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at a college or university and a record of publication. Candidates who have not yet earned their doctoral degree may be considered but evidence of an impending successful degree conferral in Spring 2022 will be required.

Applications/Nominations: Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, teaching philosophy (one page), a statement of research goals (one page), and a transcript of the highest degree earned. Candidates selected for interviews will also submit three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.

Application materials should be emailed as a single PDF file to:

Kimberly Jovett Moore at kmoore@gsu.edu with “Qualitative Research Application” in the subject line.

Find more information about the Department of Educational Policy Studies on the department website.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by September I, 2021, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The expected start date is August 2022. 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.

The Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) at Georgia State University invites applications for the tenure-track position of assistant professor starting August 2022. Candidates must have an earned doctorate with an emphasis on quantitative methodology and evidence of previous application of these methods to relevant issues in education. Georgia State is an urban public research I institution in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

EPS, located in the College of Education & Human Development, offers graduate degrees and certificates. The department has a strong reputation for excellent teaching, outstanding research and scholarly productivity and a diverse student body. Twenty tenured/tenure-track faculty and clinical faculty in the department contribute to Georgia State’s ranking as the second-best undergraduate teaching university by U.S. News & World Report magazine in 2018.

Faculty and students collaborate with the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State, the Urban Child Study Center, and the Center for Evaluation and Research Services, among other centers. The department houses The Principals Center, which is a collaborative effort to provide cutting edge professional development for school leaders. Faculty expertise spans research methodologies, critical approaches to educational theory and practice, technology in leadership and socio-cultural investigations across a wide spectrum of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields of study.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate with an emphasis on quantitative research methods in education. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: big data analytics, QuantCrit, mixed methods, and Latent variable modeling. The successful applicant will be able to teach (in multiple modalities) graduate level courses on quantitative methods.

The position entails teaching and mentoring Ph.D., Ed.D., and master’s students from the College of  Education & Human Development in graduate level courses. Presence on campus for face-to-face teaching and mentoring of students is an essential function of the position. The modality, location and day/time of classes is at the sole discretion of the department. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an on-going program of research and publication, seek external support for research when appropriate, advise and mentor graduate students, serve on graduate student thesis and dissertation committees, work with diverse student populations, provide service to the university and profession and communicate effectively with educational partners.

Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at a college or university and a record of publication. Candidates who have not yet earned their doctoral degree may be considered but evidence of an impending successful degree conferral in Spring 2022 will be required.

Applications/Nominations: Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita, teaching philosophy (one page), a statement of research goals (one page), and a transcript of highest degree earned. Candidates selected for interviews will also submit three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.

Application materials should be emailed as a single PDF file to:

Kimberly Jovett Moore at kmoore@gsu.edu with “Quantitative Research Application” in the subject line.

Find more information about the Department of Educational Policy Studies on the department website.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by September 1, 2021, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Expected start date is August 2022. 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.

The Department of Educational Policy Studies (EPS) at Georgia State University invites applications for the tenure-track position of assistant professor starting August 2022. Candidates must have an earned a doctorate in social or cultural foundations of education, education policy or another closely related field. Georgia State is an urban public research I institution in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

EPS, located in the College of Education & Human Development, offers graduate degrees and certificates. The department has a strong reputation for excellent teaching, outstanding research and scholarly productivity and a diverse student body. Twenty tenured/tenure-track faculty and clinical faculty in the department contribute to Georgia State’s ranking as the second-best undergraduate teaching university by U.S. News & World Report magazine in 2018.

Faculty and students collaborate with the Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence, the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State, the Urban Child Study Center, and the Center for Evaluation and Research Services, among other centers. The department houses The Principals Center, which is a collaborative effort to provide cutting edge professional development for school leaders. Faculty expertise spans research methodologies, critical approaches to educational theory and practice, technology in leadership and socio-cultural investigations across a wide spectrum of disciplinary and inter-disciplinary fields of study.

The social foundations of education program is rooted in a variety of academic disciplines, including anthropology, economics, history, philosophy, political science and sociology. The central purpose of social foundations study at Georgia State is to bring intellectual insights to develop interpretive, normative and critical perspectives on education, both inside and outside of schools.

Qualifications: The successful applicant will have an earned a doctorate with an emphasis on social foundations of education. We are especially interested in scholars whose interdisciplinary work promotes critical questions that challenge standard assumptions about the purposes of schools in a democratic society, the role that race, class, gender, ethnicity and sexuality play in teaching, learning, school funding, etc. and the importance of understanding critical policy analyses in the context of neoliberalism.

The position entails teaching and mentoring students from across the College of Education & Human Development in graduate level courses. Presence on campus for face-to-face teaching and mentoring of students is an essential function of the position. The modality, location and day/time of classes is at the sole discretion of the department. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain an on-going program of research and publication, seek external support for research when appropriate, advise and mentor graduate students, work with diverse student populations, provide service to the university and profession, and communicate effectively with educational partners. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience at a college or university and a record of publication.

Applications/Nominations: Applicants should send a letter of interest, a curriculum vita and an unofficial transcript of highest degree earned. Candidates selected for interviews will also submit three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.

Application materials should be emailed as a single PDF file to:

Kimberly Jovett Moore at kmoore@gsu.edu with “Social Foundations Application” in the subject line.

Find more information about the Department of Educational Policy Studies on the department website.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by September 1, 2021, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. Expected start date is August 2022. 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.

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 Learning Technologies beginning August 2022.

More specifically, we seek scholars whose research includes computer science education in K-12 or teacher development. We are particularly interested in research agendas that aim to achieve more just and equitable educational learning opportunities, teaching practices, policies and systems to support computing in education. Scholars with experience in computer science education combined with teacher preparation, early childhood and elementary education, or working with students from groups underrepresented in computing (including students of color, girls, students in rural areas and students with exceptionalities) are encouraged to apply. We seek a scholar with strong methodological training in quantitative, qualitative or multiple methods, who can teach courses in education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and who seeks to influence practice and policy.

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, effective design of innovative learning environments, and the development of learning science professionals. Learning Sciences offers high-quality academic programming in five areas: educational psychology, applied behavior analysis, deaf and 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 research projects 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 U.S. Department of Education and the Spencer Foundation.

Georgia State University, an enterprising R-1 university located in Atlanta, is a national leader 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 conducting research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in educational technologies and learning sciences, providing service to the university and professional organizations, advising students and directing graduate research in educational technologies and learning sciences.

Qualifications: Candidates should have a track record of scholarship in education and demonstrate outstanding potential through a defined research agenda related to computing education for teachers or K-12 students, including computational thinking, data science and AI or machine learning. Demonstrated teaching ability, strong methodological skills and a desire to develop sponsored research are required. Successful candidates will have:

• a doctorate in education, educational technologies, instructional design, learning sciences, human-computer interaction, cognitive science, educational psychology, computer science, assistive technologies, neuroscience or related fields;
• demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice;
• a program of research and publications;
• experience teaching in higher education;
• the promise of developing and securing grants; and
• a strong interest in advising and mentoring graduate students.

As a campus with a diverse student body, we encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ, first-generation college or graduate degree holders and individuals with a history of mentoring students from these groups.

How to Apply: Please submit a letter of interest (including interests in research, teaching, and diversity), curriculum vitae, two selected publications and an unofficial transcript of the highest earned degree to CSEDfacultysearch@gsu.edu and reference Log# 23-056 in the subject line. Candidates selected for interviews will also submit three letters of recommendation. 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 January 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.

Georgia State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status or based on 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 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 Applied Behavior Analysis beginning August 2022.

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. Learning Sciences 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 University, 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 conducting research, teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in applied behavior analysis, providing University and professional service, advising students and directing graduate research in applied behavior analysis.

Qualifications: Successful candidates will have practical experience in the application of behavior analysis to matters of social importance, broadly defined. Successful candidates will also hold a current Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential, have an active line of research and demonstrate the potential for securing external grant funding. Successful candidates will be qualified to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in applied behavior analysis. In addition, candidates will be expected to possess advanced research methodological competencies necessary to conduct field-leading research. An earned doctorate in behavior analysis, special education, educational psychology, psychology or a related field is required.

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 applied behavior analysis.

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 ABAfacultysearch@gsu.edu and reference Log 23-009 in the subject line. Please be advised that if recommended for a position, 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 October 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

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.