Position Details

All Valdosta State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching courses at multiple levels as needed in their respective disciplines. To carry out our comprehensive mission, we seek faculty with the desire and ability to successfully engage students as they launch or continue their intellectual journey.

Classification Information

Regular/Temp Regular Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Position Information

Position Title Limited Term Faculty, Elementary Education Job Search Identifier Faculty Proposed Salary Commensurate on experience General Summary of Responsibilities

The Department of Elementary Education seeks applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position for the 2019-2020 academic year beginning August 1, 2019 through May 14, 2020. Faculty rank will be either Instructor or Assistant Professor and dependent upon credentials.

Position will be responsible for teaching elementary education courses and clinical supervision experiences for undergraduate majors.

For more information on the position contact Dr. Shirley Andrews, Interim Department Head, via email spandrew@valdosta.edu or phone 229-333-5929.

Required Qualifications

Education Specialist or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Reading Education and five years public school teaching experience in an elementary school (Instructor level).

OR

Doctorate in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Reading Education and three years public school teaching experience in an elementary school (Assistant Professor level).

A commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

A commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous college teaching experience.

Previous experience mentoring or supervising pre-service teachers.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation.

Ability to communicate with reasonable accommodation.

Position Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time, fully benefited (30+ hours) Standard Hours 40 Compliance Requirements

Position Requires completion of VSU’s Annual Compliance Training course (such as State Business Transactions, Drug Free Workplace, Anti-Harassment Policy, Introduction to Information Security, Workers Compensation, Motor Vehicle Policy, USG Ethics Policy, Conflict of Interest/ Outside Activities Policy, Leave Procedures for Faculty and Staff, Georgia Open Records Act, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and Contracts 101. Supervisory positions require training in FMLA and Worker’s Compensation.

Position Requires a Criminal Background Check.

Position May Require Credit Check (if using P-Card, working with Cash, etc.).

Essential Duties of the Position

The duties below reflect 90% of the employee's responsibilities. There is an additional 10% reserved for professional development and any other duties that may be assigned.

Job Duty

Teaching of assigned courses and Supervision of clinical experiences.

Percentage Of Time 90 Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number F00341 Desired Start Date 08/01/2019 Open Date 11/29/2018 Close Date 01/14/2019 Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is your highest level of completed education?
   • High School/GED
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • ABD
   • Doctorate Degree
2. How many years of related experience do you have? Please explain.

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

Optional Documents