Assistant Professor of Human Services - Fall 2019
- Employer
- The University of North Georgia
- Location
- Dahlonega, GA
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Department of Sociology and Human Services at The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a full-time, ten-month, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor in Human Services.
The department of Sociology and Human Services is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) and is the only nationally accredited program in Georgia. The department of Sociology and Human Services focuses on providing students with applied training within a rigorous academic setting.
The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia Institution, and the Human Services Delivery and Administration program is nationally accredited. Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 19,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus. This position will be based on the Gainesville Campus, 45 minutes north of Atlanta.
Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:The successful candidate will:
- Have a strong commitment to diversity and social justice.
- Take a lead role in the development of a M.S. in Human Services.
- Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching, academic advising, collaborative curriculum development.
- Demonstrate a commitment to both graduate and undergraduate teaching in a liberal arts environment.
- Provide evidence of scholarship through publications and presentations in peer-reviewed environments.
- Have programs of research and/or engagement that offer the ability to include undergraduate and graduate students.
- Teach courses according to the needs of the department.
- Serve on departmental, school and University committees.
- Ph.D. in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or Counseling at the time of appointment; Related fields not listed above may be considered
- All applicants must have applied experience in the area of Human Services. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in gerontology and/or counseling.
- Experience with program development, providing student supervision in service learning or internship programs, and or program evaluation for accreditation considered a plus
- Certification (ex HS-BCP) or licensure considered a plus.
Organization
The University of North Georgia is a member of the University System of Georgia and holds designations as a state leadership institution and as The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is one of the state’s largest public universities. The regional, multi-campus university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associate’s degrees to professional doctoral programs.
The University of North Georgia's educational experience provides a solid foundation to help students become civic, professional and military leaders who serve communities locally and globally. UNG's student-focused environment includes quality education, service, inquiry, and creativity.
UNG is one of only six senior military colleges in the United States and its residential Army ROTC program consistently ranks among the best in the country. UNG competes in NCAA Division II in baseball, softball, golf, basketball, soccer, mixed rifle, and women's cross country.
The University of North Georgia has seven academic colleges and institutes: the College of Arts and Letters, the Mike Cottrell College of Business, the College of Science and Mathematics, the College of Education, the College of Health Professions, University College, and the Lewis F. Rogers Institute for Environmental and Spatial Analysis.
At the undergraduate level, UNG offers the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and the Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees and the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS); Bachelor of Arts (BA); Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA); and Bachelor of Science-Nursing (BSN). 
Graduate degrees offered at UNG include: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT); Education Specialist in School Leadership (EDSSL); Master of Education (Med); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT); Master of Arts in history (MA); Master of Arts in International Affairs (MAIA); Master of Science in clinical mental health counseling (MS); Master of Science in family nurse practitioner (MS); Master of Science in nursing education (MS); Master of Science in physical education (MS); Master of Science in criminal justice (MS); Master of Public Administration (MPA); Master of Business Administration (MBA); Master of Music (MM).
The University of North Georgia was formed through the consolidation of North Georgia College & State University and Gainesville State College, two of the top-performing schools in the University System of Georgia, in January 2013. Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, UNG comprises five campuses and online opportunities united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.
UNG’s campuses are located across the northeast Georgia region in Blue Ridge, Cumming, Dahlonega, Gainesville, and Oconee County. With easy access to metro Atlanta and Georgia's mountain and piedmont areas, the region features vibrant cultural and recreational opportunities, including Lake Lanier and the the Appalachian Trail.
The University of North Georgia is part of the University System of Georgia Complete College Georgia (CCG) initiative to improve the retention, progression, and graduation of students. Grounded in the successes and strengths of the past and inspired by the potential of the new University of North Georgia, UNG's Complete College Georgia plan seeks to advance educational attainment in the northern part of the state, contributing to the region's workforce and economic prosperity.
To obtain application information for the University of North Georgia, call the Admissions Office at 706-864-1800, or for a closer look at the university, visit www.ung.edu.
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