Assistant/Associate Professor of Curriculum, Educational Studies, or Educational Research

Augusta University’s Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum (RCC) in the College of Education and Human Development (COEHD) seeks a full-time, tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered for an outstanding candidate with an established record of teaching, scholarship, and service.

About the role

We seek a collaborative scholar-educator whose expertise may include curriculum and instruction, advanced educational studies, educational research, or a closely related area. The successful candidate will contribute to graduate teaching, student mentoring, program development, and the department's growing research and grant activity while supporting innovative, comprehensive, and high-impact learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teaching (60%)
  • Develop and teach introductory and advanced graduate-level courses in education.
  • Deliver courses online (asynchronous and synchronous), hybrid, and face-to-face, with a strong preference for candidates prepared to teach in asynchronous formats.
  • Teach topics in both the Ed.D. and Ed.S. programs and mentor in-service K-12, higher education, and community educators.
• Scholarship (30%)
  • Conduct and supervise scholarly activities.
• Service (10%)
  • Provide service to the college, university, community, and profession.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in curriculum and instruction, educational studies, educational research, research methodology, education, or a closely related field by the position start date. ABD candidates may be considered if they will complete their degree before employment begins.
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in graduate teaching, scholarship, student mentoring, and service.

Qualifications

• Assistant Professor
  • Early-career faculty member with a terminal degree in their discipline.
  • Evidence of research potential to achieve national/international recognition with further development.
  • Beginning evidence of impact in the knowledge-base or practice.
  • Characteristics of outstanding teaching.
  • Understanding of service to the program, department, and college.
• Associate Professor
  • Mid-career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable experience.
  • Focused research and/or scholarship agenda representing a significant step toward national/international recognition.
  • Evidence of impact in the knowledge-base or practice.
  • Evidence of outstanding teaching.
  • Evidence of substantial service to program, department, college, university, and/or profession.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in curriculum and instruction, educational studies, research methodology, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research, program evaluation, assessment, educational technology, educational psychology, educational policy, or a complementary area.
• Experience teaching graduate students in multiple modalities.
• Experience advising or mentoring graduate students.
• Experience working in P-20 educational settings.
• Evidence of an emerging or established research agenda.
• Potential for securing external funding.
• Experience contributing to program development or assessment.
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and student success.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, sick leave, and generous retirement plans.
• Tuition waiver and wellness options.
• Tuition Assistance Program for full-time employees employed for more than 6 months.

Pay

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity, and market data. Salary is subject to availability of funds.

Schedule

This position is academic year based, typically working August through May, depending on dates outlined in the offer letter and yearly contract. The full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

About the College

The Augusta University College of Education and Human Development is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected organization with a focus on high-impact work in the community. Faculty, students, and alumni improve lives and expand opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. The college offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as professional development programs.

About the Department

The Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum offers graduate programs that prepare educators, counselors, researchers, and organizational leaders to address complex challenges across educational and community settings. Programs include the Master of Education in Counselor Education, the Education Specialist in Advanced Educational Studies, and the Doctor of Education in Educational Innovation. The department also provides research, curriculum, and foundation courses supporting programs across the College of Education and Human Development.