Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Special Education Position Available In Sumter, Georgia

Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Special Education
Georgia Southwestern State University
in Americus, GA

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Full-Time

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06/10/2025

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Special Education Job ID:

286486 About Us Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia. Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond. Job Summary As a tenure track Assistant Professor or Lecturer of Special Education.

Responsibilities of this position include:

teaching various classes to undergraduate and graduate students in Special Education on the GSW campus and at off-campus sites; academic advising; supervision of student teachers; engage in professional development activities; service contributions to the College of Education and University. The applicant may also teach other classes, as assigned, consistent with the candidate’s expertise and qualifications. Required Qualifications Assistant Professor – Earned Doctorate in Special Education or related field (ABD considered) Lecturer – Minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in Special Education or related field Preferred Qualifications Three or more years teaching experience in Special Education settings at the PK-12 levels. Experience with instructional technology. Experience with or familiarity with field supervision. Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement and school district partnerships. Required Documents to Attach Please attach acover letter, CV, transcripts, and contact information for three professional references. Contact Information For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at hr@gsw.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu. Conditions of Employment Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices. GSW is an

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