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Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgias 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgias flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.
Department Information
The Department of Teacher Education and Social Work plays a key role in educational innovations and improvements in the community and economy. Through the outstanding work of our faculty, staff, and students, we are helping to improve the lives of people in Middle Georgia, the nation, and the world.
Job Summary
The School of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Middle Georgia State University is seeking candidates to serve as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Education with a primary focus on literacy instruction in P-5 settings. This is a ten-month, tenure-track teaching and clinical position in the Teacher Education Program and reports to the Chair of Teacher Education and Social Work. The successful candidate will provide leadership in literacy coursework and field experiences and support the preparation of teacher candidates to teach reading and writing aligned with state literacy standards and current literacy initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in literacy and related areas with a 4/4 load. • Provide leadership in evidence-based literacy instruction, including structured literacy and the Science of Reading, across coursework and clinical experiences. • Lead or support professional development in literacy for faculty, mentor teachers, and/or partner schools as needed. • Supervise clinical and field experiences with a focus on effective reading and writing instruction in P-5 classrooms. • Collaborate with program faculty on literacy-related key assessments, data analysis, and continuous improvement related to candidates literacy outcomes. • Possess and apply knowledge of face-to-face, online, and other distance education delivery systems. • Travel between campuses (Cochran, Macon, and Warner Robins) as required.
Required Qualifications
Terminal Degree
Terminal degree in literacy, reading education, or a closely related field with a clear literacy emphasis from an accredited institution (ABD considered if degree will be completed by the start date).
Required Experience
A minimum of five years of successful P-5 classroom teaching experience, with demonstrated strength in reading and writing instruction.
Other Required Qualifications
• Must have completed 18 hours in graduate-level literacy courses. • Demonstrated knowledge of P-12 literacy standards (e.g., Georgia Standards of Excellence in English Language Arts or comparable state standards) and the ability to align instruction and assessment with those standards. • Evidence of using data from literacy assessments (e.g., screeners, diagnostics, progress monitoring, and outcome measures) to inform instruction and intervention. • Strong oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to high-quality teaching, service, and scholarship in teacher education.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience
• Experience in teaching in higher education. • Experience in supervising teacher candidates. • Experience as a cooperating teacher or an instructional coach. • Experience in utilizing instructional technology.
Other Preferred Qualifications
• Trained in the Science of Reading. • Possess a Reading Endorsement. • Demonstration of a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and scholarly endeavors. • Teaching Support and Coaching Endorsement. • Other educational endorsements such as Dyslexia, ESL, Math, STEM, Gifted, etc.
Required Documents to Attach
• Letter of interest. • Curriculum vitae. • Philosophy of teaching. • Statement of research interests. • Four professional references. • Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts of all institutions attended.
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.
Institutional Values
Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning
Equal Employment Opportunity
Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).
Other Information
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position open until filled. This position will begin August 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 10-month, faculty position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, Parental Leave, Retirement, Employee discounts, and Tuition reimbursement.
Background Check
Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.