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Primary Job Posting Location:
McDonough, GA 30253Additional Job Posting Locations:
(Other locations that this position could be based)
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate must have qualifications and credentials commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice or higher. The successful candidate is expected to engage in teaching and service. The College's teacher education programs are online and face to face, and the successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in-person and online courses. The successful candidate will be expected to provide service at the program and unit level, including student advising. It is also expected that the successful candidate will participate in activities of programmatic development and professional development linked to instructional quality and student success as well as service to the professional and University communities. Additionally, it is expected that the successful candidate will contribute to an environment of professionalism and collaboration within our initial certification programs and the College.
Qualifications:
Earned doctorate in Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Candidates who are ABD will be considered at the rank of Instructor until the PhD has been obtained.
Evidence of at least 3 years of successful P-8 teaching experience
Evidence of experiences with diverse school populations and culturally responsive curriculum and pedagogy
Evidence of experience developing and delivering high-quality instruction in a online format and advising students
Superior interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
Ability to support a culture of collaboration
Preferred Qualifications:
Evidence of successful university-level teaching (e.g., graduate teaching assistant, adjunct, etc.)
Evidence of success in managing a large student advising load
Evidence of a broad, generalist range of Elementary and Middle Grades Education expertise with a emphasis in literacy education
Evidence of successful P-12 leadership experience
Evidence of a GaPSC endorsement area
Background Check Contingencies:
- Criminal History
Required Document Attachments:
- CV
- Cover letter
- List of three professional references with contact information
About Mercer University
Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.
Why Work at Mercer University
Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!
At Mercer University, a Bear is more than a mascot: it's a frame of mind that begins with a strong desire to make the most out of your career. Mercer Bears do not settle for mediocrity or the status quo. If you're seeking an environment where your passion and determination are embraced, then you want to work at Mercer University.
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