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[Grigory Dmitriyev]

	GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY 
University System of Georgia 
Assistant Professor, Social Foundations - Search 53870
College of Education
Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading 
 	
The Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading in the College
of Education invites nominations and applications for the position of
Assistant Professor of Social Foundations. Georgia Southern University,
a member institution of the University System of Georgia, is the largest
and most comprehensive center of higher education in the southern half
of Georgia. Georgia Southern University is classified by the Carnegie
Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a Doctoral/Research
institution. A residential university serving 16,646 students in Fall
2005, Georgia Southern’s hallmark is a superior undergraduate
experience emphasizing academic distinction, excellent teaching, and
student success. Founded in 1906, the University offers 121 degree
programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels through
eight colleges. The 675-acre campus is located in Statesboro, a
community of approximately 30,000 residents, 50 miles northwest of
historic Savannah, and 200 miles southeast of Atlanta.

Position Description. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of
Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading, the Assistant Professor of Social
Foundations will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in
Educational Foundations (Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues
in Education and Diversity in Education) in support of preservice
teacher education. Some opportunities for teaching graduate courses in
Multicultural Education and Social Foundations and advising graduate
students may be available. Faculty members are also expected to produce
scholarship in the discipline and provide service to the University and
the profession. Some online instruction may be required in addition to
traditional delivery of instruction. The position is a 9-month
tenure-track appointment, and the salary is competitive and commensurate
with qualifications and experience.
 
Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate in Social Foundations of Education or a closely
related area by appointment date
K-12 teaching experience or equivalent experience
Effective communication skills
Ability to work with diverse student populations
Demonstrated potential for scholarship in the discipline

Screening of applications begins November 1, 2007, and continues until
the position is filled. The position starting date is August 1, 2008. A
complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications
cited above; a curriculum vita; and the names, addresses, telephone
numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references.
Other documentation may be requested. Georgia Southern University seeks
to recruit individuals who are committed to working in diverse academic
and professional communities. Applications and nominations should be
sent to:

		Dr. Grigory Dmitriyev, Search Chair, Search #53870
		Department of Curriculum, Foundations, and Reading
		Georgia Southern University
		P. O. Box 8144
		Statesboro GA 30460-8144
		Electronic mail: gregodmi at georgiasouthern.edu 
		Telephone: 912-681-5545

More information about the institution is available through
http://www.georgiasouthern.edu,
http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/foundations/, or at
http://Chronicle.com/jobs/profiles/911.htm. Georgia Southern
University seeks individuals who are committed to excellence in
teaching, scholarship, and professional service within the University
and beyond. Georgia is an Open Records state. Georgia Southern
University is an AA/EO institution. Individuals who need reasonable
accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search
process should contact the Associate Provost.