Early Childhood and Special Education, Literacy Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Title:Early Childhood and Special Education, Literacy Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Department:School of Arts and Professional Studies Job Category:Faculty Regular/Temporary:Regular Open Date:11/25/2018 Description:

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Participate actively in community activities and encourage faculty and staff to participate.
• Be detail oriented.
• Be able to relate to the concerns of a diverse student population.
• Be self-motivated and self-directed while requiring a minimum of on-site supervision.
• Possess effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Mediate between students and faculty to resolve disputes at the lowest possible level while adhering to college and Board of Regents policies.
• Encourage faculty and staff esprit de corps while setting a positive example.
• Teach specified courses
• Prepare course materials
• Provide support and guidance to students
• Foster professional relationships with public school partners
• Maintain records pertinent to accreditation
• Supervise students in completing field placements
• Commitment to a collaborative curriculum development model (PDC)

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

The Early Childhood and Special Education, Literacy faculty member is required to have a strong dedication to the vision and mission of South Georgia State College and to maintain a positive view for success that attracts students, faculty, and community to the college and its programs

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Early Childhood and Special Education, Literacy faculty member reports to the Dean of the School of Arts and Professional Studies.

GUIDELINES:

• Guidelines include college policies and procedures, department policies and Board of Regents policy and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

• The work consists of varied faculty duties and coordination of primary functional areas. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position
• Success in this position contributes to the efficiency, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance of all department operations

CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with students, co-workers, other college personnel and members of the general public
• Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify, defend or negotiate matters

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table, or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending or crouching
• The employee occasionally lifts light objects
• The work is typically performed in an office setting
• The Functional Capacity Requirement Form for this position outlines the physical job requirements (attached)

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBLITY:

• The work consists of varied faculty duties and coordination of primary functional areas
• Strict regulations and responsibilities related to department systems and applications contribute to the complexity of the position

Required Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters or higher in a field appropriate to Literacy Education, Early Childhood or a closely related field. Applicants with additional expertise are preferred in Special Education or ESOL Education. A minimum of three years of teaching experience in K-12 schools is required.

Desired Qualifications: