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.

Georgia State University seeks an outstanding clinical faculty member to join a dynamic and innovative graduate program. The Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) Department is a unit of the College of Education and Human Development. Georgia State University, located in downtown Atlanta, has a diverse student body and a strong commitment to both teaching and research.

Responsibilities: This is a teaching position that requires a 4-4 teaching load along with service requirements. Teaching responsibilities include: supervising graduate students in on-campus and/or off­-campus practicum experiences in Audiology; teaching undergraduate or graduate classes in Hearing Science, Audiology Assessment, and Aural Rehabilitation. Service requirements include: participating in service to the program, department, college, university and the profession.

Qualifications: Ph.D. or Au.D. in Audiology. Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of Audiology clinical experience, CCC-A and eligibility for Georgia state licensure.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Process:  Qualified applicants are asked to electronically submit:

1. cover letter discussing interest, qualifications, and areas of expertise
2. curriculum vitae
3. three letters of recommendation
4. transcript of highest degree earned to Debra Schober-Peterson, Search Committee Chair at csdfacultysearch@gsu.edu

Other documentation may be requested of applicants considered for interviews.

The review of applications will begin September 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. The position is available beginning Spring Semester, 2020 (January).

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.

Women and members of historically underrepresented groups including ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of Department Chair and Associate or Full Professor starting July 2020. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Education Policy, Educational Leadership, Research, Measurement, and Statistics, Social or Cultural Foundations of Education or other closely related field. Georgia State University is an urban public research I institution in Atlanta, the leading cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

The Department of Educational Policy Studies, located in the College of Education and 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-one tenured/tenure-track faculty and clinical faculty in the department contribute to Georgia State University’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 University, 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 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, however, highly qualified applicants at the rank of Associate Professor also will be considered. Tenure may be granted for qualified candidates. Candidates should have a demonstrated record in academic leadership, including experience in budgeting and resource allocation, academic program assessment, as well as hiring, developing, and supervising faculty and staff. A record of excellence in research and scholarship, teaching, and experience with leading diverse scholars is also preferred.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to:

• 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 core values of trust, fairness/equity, and accountability, as well as a shared departmental commitment to equity, access, success and diversity
• Manage and allocate department budget and resources
• Oversee the growth of the departmental external funding portfolio
• Supervise academic program review
• Oversee the quality of instruction, credit hour production and class assignment
• Evaluate faculty for annual reports and 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, philosophy of leadership and managerial style, and interpersonal strengths, as well as a curriculum vitae 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 PDF file to Ms. Kimberly Jovett Moore at kmoore@gsu.edu with “Educational Policy Studies Chair Application” in the subject line.

Inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Deron Boyles, chair of the search committee, at dboyles@gsu.edu or 404-413-8270. 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, 2019, but the position will remain open until a suitable 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.

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.

The Department of Learning Sciences at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies. The Department of Learning Sciences is a collaborative and interdisciplinary unit that is focused on better understanding how people learn, and how to design innovative learning environments. This tenure track, full-time position is for an energetic, collaborative scholar with a strong focus on conducting research in Learning Technologies and related areas, such as but not limited to instructional design and technology, learning sciences, and educational psychology.

Responsibilities:  a) Building and maintaining an active, nationally recognized research agenda, b) advising doctoral students, c) teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Learning Technologies and related areas, c) service to the department, university, profession, and community.

Minimum Qualifications:  The successful applicant is expected to have: a) a doctorate in a field related to Learning Technologies by the time of appointment in August 2020; b) a high level of competence and demonstrated success in advancing and researching innovative learning systems; c) the ability to conduct and lead data-driven, human-subjects research projects; d) willingness to secure external funding for research; and e) the ability to teach and advise graduate students. This candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to scholarship, as well as a willingness and ability to address diverse issues in the classroom. Finally, the candidate should show evidence of or strong potential for developing an active and significant research program in the area of Learning Technologies or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Refereed research publications and presentations in national/international venues.
• Specialization in one or more of the following areas: Design-based research, mixed methods research, quantitative methodologies, learning sciences, learning analytics, instructional design, design and development of learning technologies, computer-supported collaborative learning, adult learning, and/or computer science education.
• Graduate-level teaching experience in both traditional and online formats in Learning Technologies or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in areas such as but not limited to: Learning analytics, learning theory within the context of learning technologies, learning technologies research methods, critique of learning technologies research, foundations of the learning sciences, instructional design, foundations of instructional design and technology.
• Willingness to contribute to the design, development, and implementation of quality and innovative programming and curricula.
• Experience in securing external funding.
• Evidence of and willingness to work collaboratively.

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 September 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled. Candidates from underrepresented groups (e.g. racial and ethnic minority individuals, women and gender minority people, sexual minority individuals, and persons with disabilities) are encouraged to apply. 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.

All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Lauren Margulieux, Search Committee Chair at lmargulieux@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.

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.

The Department of Middle and Secondary Education in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, tenure track, in Teaching and Learning World Languages with a focus on urban kindergarten to 12-grade (K-12) underserved populations. Georgia State University, founded in 1913, is classified as a RU/H (Research University/High Research Activity) with a mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. We are located in the heart of downtown Atlanta with a diverse student and faculty body.

Position Description:  Primary responsibilities include conducting research, publishing research and scholarship, seeking external funding to support research, and teaching courses in the department’s World Language Teacher Certification Program and supporting the work of our Center for Transnational and Multilingual Education (CTME).  Additional responsibilities include mentoring doctoral students; advising undergraduate and graduate students; serving on departmental, college and university committees and in participating in professional organizations and conferences.

Qualifications:  The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate in Language Education—or closely related field—with expertise in the area of world language education and preferably with knowledge of dual language immersion, and/or English as an additional language. We are looking for evidence of scholarly work that demonstrates a commitment to critical sociocultural perspectives in working with bi/multicultural and multilingual populations. To meet the state’s expanding need for world language teachers, we are particularly interested in those candidates with a commitment to pre and in-service teacher recruitment and development and with experience in teaching in K-12 multilingual settings. The interested applicant should be fluent in language(s) other than English, preferably Spanish, with an interest in immigrant community activist-oriented work in schools and communities.

Department of Middle and Secondary Education:  Our acclaimed diverse faculty, among the leading researchers and teachers in their fields, come from countries around the world and are committed to bettering the human condition. Our mission is to engage in research, teaching and service in urban environments with people from multiple cultural, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. We work collaboratively with stakeholders in schools, communities and organizations in Atlanta and around the world. We are committed to innovation and creativity and to 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.

Deadline and process:  Applicants should submit a letter of interest establishing qualifications for the position, curriculum vitae, an official transcript of highest degree earned, two samples of scholarly work or works in progress, and three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest.

Applications should be submitted via email (preferred) to gkearney@gsu.edu or mail to:

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

The opening date for applications is September 1, 2019, and the process will continue until the position is filled. The position is available for Fall 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.