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 Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of department chair and full professor starting July 2020. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in kinesiology, exercise science, exercise psychology, health and physical education, sport administration or other closely related fields. Georgia State University is an enterprising urban public Research I institution in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the southeast.

The Department of Kinesiology and Health is located in the College of Education and Human Development and is home to one of the most popular majors at Georgia State University. The Kinesiology and Health department serves over 1000 graduate and undergraduate students annually, with a reputation for excellent teaching with a diverse student body. Twenty-two tenured, tenure-track faculty and clinical faculty members in the Department contribute to the College’s ranking of 45^th among universities that provide graduate degrees in education (U.S. News and World Report (March 2019). Faculty collaborate with the Neuroscience Institute, physical therapy, public health, nutrition, and communication departments along with the Robinson College of Business and the Urban Studies Institute at Georgia State University. The department supports state-of-the-art research and teaching laboratories in biomechanics, applied physiology, morphology, muscle biology, cardiovascular physiology, sport business and physical education pedagogy, as well as Centers in Movement and Rehabilitation Research and Sport and Urban Policy.

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will lead and enhance the research, education, and service mission through effective communication and collaboration. Candidates for the position should meet the requirements, and be eligible for, the rank of Professor at Georgia State University. Highly qualified candidates who currently hold the rank of Associate Professor will be considered. Candidates should have a demonstrated record in academic leadership and management, including experience in budgeting and resource allocation, academic program assessment, as well as hiring, developing, and supervising faculty and staff. A history of excellence in scholarship, extramural research funding, and teaching is preferred.

Responsibilities of the Department Chair include:

• Report to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development
• Represent and advocate for the interests of faculty, staff, and students to the Dean, the University, and communities of interest
• Advance the departmental commitment to equity, access, success and diversity
• Manage and allocate department budget and resources
• Foster the growth of the departmental external funding portfolio
• Oversee the quality of instruction, credit hour production and teaching assignments
• Evaluate faculty for annual reviews and promotion and tenure
• Oversee faculty hiring and development

Applications/Nominations:  Applicants should send a letter of interest that includes: a) record of academic/scholarship leadership, b) philosophy of leadership and managerial style, c) a brief statement of vision for leading the Department including the leveraging strengths and resolution of perceived deficiencies, d) a curriculum vitae and e) copy of a transcript of highest degree earned. Candidates selected for interviews will also submit three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.

Email application materials as a PDF file to:

Dr. Jacalyn Lund (KHChairSearch@gsu.edu) with “Kinesiology & Health Chair Application” in the subject line.

Address any Inquiries to Dr. Lund, Chair of the Search Committee, at jlund@gsu.edu, 404- 413-8051.

Preference will be given to applications and supporting documents received by October 1, 2019, but the position will remain open until a candidate is selected.  Expected start date is July 1, 2020. 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 at Georgia State University invites applications for a Clinical Instructor position in American Sign Language (ASL) to begin Fall 2020. The Department of Learning Sciences is a collaborative and interdisciplinary department that is focused on a better understanding of how people learn, and how to design innovative learning environments. At the undergraduate level, we offer bachelor’s degrees in Sign Language Interpreting, Special Education, Human Learning and Development, and a minor in Educational Psychology. At the graduate level, we offer degrees in Applied Behavior Analysis, Educational Psychology, Instructional Technology, and Special Education.

Qualifications:

Required education. An earned master’s degree (by August 1, 2020) in ASL, ASL/Comparative Linguistics, Deaf Studies, Sign Language Interpreting, or other closely related disciplines.

Required experience: 1) Successful ASL teaching experience at the undergraduate level; and 2) extensive experience working with the deaf community.

Preferred qualifications: 1) ASLTA Certification; 2) Three years of ASL instruction at the undergraduate level; 3) Previous experience with online course systems (e.g., iCollege, WebEx, Blackboard)

Responsibilities:

• Teach four courses each semester (4/4 teaching load)
• Teach courses in ASL at the beginning, intermediate, and/or advanced level
• Coordinate the ASL instruction for the department
• Engage in university, professional, and community service

Clinical faculty members with the Department of Learning Sciences are highly valued, significantly contribute to the teaching and training within our programs, and serve in important leadership roles within our department. Additional responsibilities may include participating in curriculum assessment and development, contributing to program administration, and providing service to community and professional organizations.

Georgia State University is ranked as the #2 most innovative institution in the country, ranked #25 for social mobility, and ranked #10 in campus ethnic diversity. To this end, Georgia State, and the Department of Learning Sciences value 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.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching, an unofficial transcript of highest degree earned, and names of three professional references to Dr. Peter Crume either via email (ASLfacultysearch@gsu.edu) or mail to Attn: Dr. Peter Crume, Department of Learning Sciences, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 3978, Atlanta, Georgia, 30302-3978.

Preferences will be given to applications and supporting documents received by Friday, October 18, 2019, but the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. 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.

Inquiries about the position should be sent to Dr. Peter Crume, via email pkcrume@gsu.edu, phone, 413-403-8319, or video phone, 404-537-1208 or to Dr. Judith Emerson, 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.