Limited-Term Faculty, Teacher Education - Science / STEM Education (Fall 2019)
- Employer
- The University of North Georgia
- Location
- Multi-Campus
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Limited Term Faculty member in Teacher Education. This position, located in the Teacher Education Department, focuses on science and STEM Education, and we seek a candidate experienced in education and practice with experience in innovative teaching practices, a commitment to diversity and social justice, and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies.
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 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 program is its 900-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:- Be a member of the Science Education Program, which is housed in the Teacher Education Department and includes undergraduate and graduate courses.
- Be expected to teach specified courses, prepare course materials, prepare and maintain a safe lab environment, provide support and guidance to students, maintain records pertinent to accreditation, and assist students in securing and completing field placements. Additionally, faculty are expected to maintain an ongoing research agenda and commitment to service, including servinging on committees, participating in recruitment efforts, and working with doctoral candidates.
- Have primary teaching assignments including, Science Teaching Methods (SIED 4184, 4500) and Integrated Sciences (ISCI 2001, 2002, 4001, 4002, 4003), depending upon expertise and qualification.
- Course assignments may be face-to-face, hybrid, or online.
- Knowledge of science content and scientific practices
- Familiarity with learning, teaching, and equity and justice-oriented educational theories
- Knowledge of current national content standards
- Ability to work collegially with other members of the College faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Professional written and oral communication skills.
- Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in STEM Education or Science Education; in Teacher Education or Curriculum & Instruction with a specialization in STEM/Science Education; or a related field.
- Minimum of three years of experience teaching in P-12 school contexts.
- A track record of success in research and/or acquisition of external funding is preferred.
- A demonstrated commitment to science and/or STEM education
- A commitment to diversity and social justice.
In addition to a background check, this position will also require a DMV check.
Please submit contact information for three professional references. Employer Information:All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by the University of North Georgia in its sole discretion. The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
We provide equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, protected veterans, and disabled individuals, as well as other protected groups.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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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