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*As a unit
of the University System of Georgia, Armstrong Atlantic State University's
vacant faculty positions are also posted at the University
System of Georgia Applicant Clearinghouse.
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Position Title:
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Assistant Professor
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Department:
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Special
and Adult Education |
Position Begins:
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August 2008 |
Status:
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9-month; Tenure Track |
Benefits Available:
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Yes |
PVA *
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54547 |
| Description: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University invites applications for a
tenure-track position at the rank of assistant
professor in the Department of Special and
Adult Education. The appointment will begin
August, 2008, pending budgetary approval. |
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| Qualifications: |
A doctorate in special education or a related
field is preferred, as well as, teaching
experience in P-12 settings with students
with disabilities. Candidates who are
ABD and close to final defense of the
dissertation may also apply. Preference
will be given to the candidate who has
expertise in instructional technology
and on-line instruction. In addition to
providing quality instruction to students,
the successful candidate will be expected
to carry a service load within the department
and the university as well as be engaged
in scholarly activities involving teacher
candidates.
Employment is contingent upon successful
completion of a background investigation.
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| The Department: |
The department supports
a baccalaureate degree, a masters of arts in
teaching initial certification degree program,
an on-line certificate program in special education
general curriculum, as well as, a master's
degree in Special Education and a master's
degree in Adult Education. All special education
programs are aligned with the CEC General Curriculum
standards. |
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| The University: |
Armstrong Atlantic
State University is a four-year coeducational
senior unit in the University System of Georgia
and has an enrollment of more than 6800 students.
It is located approximately twelve miles south
of the historic district of the city of Savannah
on a modern 268 acre campus. The core mission
of the university is a strong liberal arts
education for all students, and the strategic
directions of the university are applied science
and technology, teacher education, health professions,
and community and economic development. |
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| The Community: |
Armstrong is located
in historic Savannah Georgia, a coastal city
located 250 miles southeast of Atlanta, Georgia
and 150 miles north of Jacksonville, Florida.
Savannah has long been known as a charming
city; rich in beauty, cultural diversity, support
for the arts, and opportunities for recreation.
In the last decade the city has capitalized
on its diverse manufacturing base, flourishing
tourist industry, and thriving port to become
the economic motor for the region. With a metropolitan
area population of 296,232 and an adjacent
six-county population of 471,000, Savannah
is well-positioned for future growth. The university
campus is 20 miles from sandy beaches, and
only a mile or so from crabbing, shrimping,
and saltwater fishing. |
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| Salary: |
Competitive and commensurate
with education and experience. Excellent benefits
package. |
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| Application Process: |
Complete applications shall consists of
a letter of interest, curriculum vitae,
graduate and undergraduate transcripts,
a statement of teaching philosophy and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of five professional references. Applications
should be sent to:
Dr. Pamela Harwood-Bedwell
Department of Special and Adult Education
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street,
Savannah, GA 31419-1997
Review of applications will begin January
14, 2008 and will continue until the position
is filled.
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Armstrong Atlantic State University is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity
employer.
Georgia is an Open Records Law
state.
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