Assistant/Associate Professor of Education

Full-time tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Teaching and Leading, College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University.

About the Role

The selected candidate will carry a 3x3 teaching load, developing and teaching graduate methodology courses and courses in their area of expertise, while also serving on dissertation committees (60% of the position). The role includes a 30% research expectation and 10% service expectation at the department, college, and university levels. The earliest start date is January 1, 2027.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach graduate courses (3x3 load each academic year) on multiple platforms (face-to-face, asynchronous, and synchronous).
• Establish or continue a robust research agenda with aspirations for national or international presence in the field.
• Demonstrate familiarity with quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research techniques.
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Education or a closely related field.
• Proven track record in online instruction in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments within higher education.
• Evidence of a consistent and impactful line of research.

Qualifications by Rank

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.
• Demonstrated 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 training, background, and experience.
• Evidence of a 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 their program, department, college, university, and/or the profession.

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

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

Schedule

This is an academic year-based position, 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 Department

The Department of Teaching and Leading is dedicated to shaping the next generation of educators and leaders through innovative and practical training. Programs emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, and hands-on learning, preparing students for impactful careers in education and instructional leadership. The department fosters a supportive and dynamic learning environment to ensure graduates are well-prepared to inspire and lead in evolving educational fields.

About Augusta University

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers. With over 12,000 students, Augusta offers educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub, blending arts and application, humanities, and health sciences. The university is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where research and clinical care advance health and prosperity.