Assistant Professor – Social Foundations and Leadership Education Position Available In Lumpkin, Georgia

Assistant Professor – Social Foundations and Leadership Education
University of North Georgia
in Dahlonega, GA

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Full-Time

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05/21/2025

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285640 About Us 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 programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG’s Dahlonega Campus. Job Summary The University of North Georgia’s Social Foundations and Leadership Education Department is seeking applications for the position of a Limited Term Faculty beginning Fall 2025. This is a 10-month position; summer teaching is possible but not guaranteed. Responsibilities Duties –
The faculty member is expected to teach specified courses, prepare course materials, provide support and guidance to students, foster student success, maintain records pertinent to accreditation, and assist in the supervision of students completing field placements. Commitment to a collaborative curriculum development model is expected. General faculty responsibilities in the department include the following:
Teach undergraduate courses on the Dahlonega campus, primarily, but also undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on need and credentials, face-to-face in other locations, hybrid, and/or online;
Participate in recruitment and retention activities for undergraduate students, particularly students on the Dahlonega campus;
Engage in department, college, and university-wide student success initiatives;
Engage in service activities at all required levels;
Engage in research, scholarship, and professional development; and
Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Expertise in academic field of the Social Foundations of Education or a closely related field;
Familiarity with learning, teaching, and multicultural educational theories;
Professional written and oral communication skills; and
Ability to work collegially with other members of the faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Required Qualifications Doctorate in the Social Foundations of Education, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered if degree completion is expected prior to August 2025;
Minimum three years teaching experience at the K-12 level in a public school setting;
Evidence of effective and innovative teaching practices;
Experience in effective and engaging teaching in the fully online environment;
Experience teaching courses at the collegiate level;
A record of scholarly activity; and
A record of or strong indication of the potential to secure external funding. Required Documents to Attach Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
Contact information for three professional references USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Other Information This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% – 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance. Background Check Position of Trust + Education Special Applicant Instructions If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org/members.htm.
University of North Georgia is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants without discrimination at the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability or handicap as a matter of college policy and as required by applicable state and federal laws.
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