Assistant Professor

Job Title:
Assistant Professor - Teacher Education/Special Education

Location:
Valdosta State University

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job ID:

About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed
Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice
civility, integrity,
and
citizenship.
As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility
- A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity
- Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship
- Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of
Civility, Integrity,
and
Citizenship
.

Job Summary
Based on the recent
Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B)
, VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

The
Department of Teacher Education
seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position for their education and special education programs beginning August 1, 2026. Position is an on-campus position with rank of
Assistant Professor
.The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (face-to-face and online) in the teacher education department, maintaining scholarly productivity, and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

The Department of Teacher Education is comprised of 30 faculty with 26 initial teacher, advanced teacher, and service degree programs.The department supports students at all levels of their career pathways and is a partner with schools and programs throughout the South Georgia region.

Applicants Should Submit The Following With Their Online Application

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references (include e-mail addresses)

For full consideration, please apply by October 23, 2025.For more information, contact Dr. Jones, Department Head, via email or phone

Responsibilities
Department Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching up to 12 credit hours per semester (Fall and Spring); maintaining scholarly productivity; participating in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Typical Allocation of Duties:
Teaching and scholarship - 80%
Teaches classes and conducts/presents research in the employee's academic discipline.

Service - 20%
Participates in service at the department, college, and university levels.

Required Qualifications

• A terminal degree in Education (such as Curriculum and Instruction, Elementary Education, Special Education) or a closely related field by the appointment date
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, as well as scholarship
• Experience teaching PK-12 students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an elementary classroom
• Experience teaching in a special education environment
• Face-to-Face and Online teaching experience in higher education

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Conditions of Employment

Applicants Are Required To Provide

• professional references with current contact information
• documentation of academic credentials
• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
• view social media outlets, and
• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment Is Contingent Upon

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check
• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• pre-employment drug testing
• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation

• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:

• USG Ethics Policy

• Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
• Drug Free Workplace
• Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Motor Vehicle Policy
• Workers Compensation (new hires)

• Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)

• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)

• Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Standard

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources