Limited Term Lecturer in Elementary Education

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, 34 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates and continuing education programs. 

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The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming, diverse college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery O'Connor, '45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at O'Connor's former home, Andalusia, now owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

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Mission Statement: Graduates of the John H. Lounsbury College of Education, both graduate and undergraduate, take their places as Architects of Change in the public school systems of Georgia, working in the interest of all young people. While preserving the best of our liberal arts heritage, our graduates are equipped with the intellectual and social skills they need in order to serve as advocates for all PK-12 students.

This position will provide instruction in the Department of Teacher Education. Areas include Elementary Education, Pre-Education, and GC1Y/GC2Y.

Faculty - Teaching/Instructing
Teach undergraduate courses in Teacher Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum; support teacher candidates in their development into effective educators; and supervise candidates in field placements.
Teach 5 course load each fall and spring semester.

Teach on-line and face-to-face classes.

This position requires on-campus teaching, meetings and committee work.
Georgia College & State University seeks faculty who understand and embrace our public liberal arts mission and are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through teaching, scholarship and service. All Georgia College & State University faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike.
Faculty - Professional Development 
Ability to effectively participate in professional development and apply the new knowledge and skills in the classroom.
Although lecturers are not required to engage in disseminating scholarly activities or research, engaging in scholarly activity that informs classroom instruction is strongly encouraged. Scholarship of teaching and learning is especially valued.
Faculty - Service to Institution 
All faculty are expected to engage in service. Some examples include:
-committee memberships,
-advisement of students,
-participation in special programs or projects,
-other service to the institution.
Faculty - Public Service 
Provide service in the community/local schools.

Educational Requirements
Successful candidates are expected to have:
-A Specialist level degree within Teacher Education programs offered by the department.
-Evidence of successful teaching (higher education and/or a minimum of 3 years teaching experience with elementary grades learners)
-Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S. 3.7.1 (www.sacscoc.org [faculty credentials])

Preferred Educational Qualifications
-PhD, EdD and ABD degrees are preferred.

-18 hours of graduate work in Elementary Education.

• Curriculum Vitae 
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts 
• List of References 

ABILITIES
Ability to effectively participate in professional development and apply the new knowledge and skills in the classroom.
Ability to be an effective member of a committee.
Ability to collaborate with others.

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every prospective and current employee. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, be excluded from employment or participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination, under any program or activity conducted by GCSU.

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This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

• Criminal Background Check 
• Education Verification