Job Summary Tenure-track assistant/associate professor position, in the Department of Developmental and Higher Education Studies (especially Instructional Design and Technology) in the master's and doctoral programs in Developmental Education, working with other department members to improve program offerings to students, assisting with student retention and recruitment efforts, establishing partnerships with schools, school districts, and other organizations in the GSU service area, serve on dissertation and thesis committees, participating in the selection processes for admitting students into departmental programs, and sitting on and chairing master's non-thesis and doctoral dissertation committees. Job Duties & Responsibilities Teach online graduate courses in the department (MS, PMC, Ed. D. in Developmental Education) Serve on thesis and dissertation committees Advise students Engage in on campus office hours weekly Promote, plan, implement, and assess those activities consistent with the enhancement and development of candidates in programs in the department Engage in grant writing Engage in research and scholarly activities Work to maintain SACSOC Accreditation Serve on various Departmental, College and University Committees Attend University, College and Departmental Faculty Meetings, Convocations, Commencements, and official functions of the University as required Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Head of the Department and the Dean of the
College of Education Qualifications Minimum:
Doctoral degree in Education related field Higher Education experience
Preferred:
Earned doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology or closely related field, with successful university graduate teaching, advising, and research experience, that may include doctoral students; ability to serve as methodologist on thesis and dissertation committees, demonstrated research skills, including the ability to establish and foster a scholarly research agenda. Experience teaching distance learning courses through Canvas or other web-based products; a willingness to teach cohort groups, and evening courses; an identified or identifiable research interest; and the ability and commitment to assist students in the successful completion of their studies; experience in supervising theses and/or dissertations. Faculty members are expected to participate in department, college, and university committees and projects. Success in grant acquisition is desirable. Supplemental Information Applications without the following will not be considered complete. Cover Letter Resume Transcript(s) if applicable Curriculum Vitae if applicable Review of applications will begin October 6th, 2026 and continue until position is filled. State As a Model Employer