Assistant Professor

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2455P

Working Title

Assistant Professor

Department

COE-Lifelong Ed, Admin&Policy

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https : / / www.uga.edu / ) . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA , the Mary Frances Early College of Education ( MFE COE ) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

The Qualitative Research Program offers a Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Qualitative Studies ( IQS ) for UGA students ( https : / / coe.uga.edu / academics / non-degree / certificate-interdisciplinary-qualitative-studies / ) and online for non-degree students ( https : / / online.uga.edu / degrees-certificates / graduate-certificate-interdisciplinary-qualitative-studies / ), and a Ph.D. in Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methodologies ( QREM ) ( https : / / coe.uga.edu / academics / degrees / phd-qualitative-research-evaluation-methodologies / ). Information about the department can be found at https : / / coe.uga.edu / directory / lifelong-education-administration-and-policy /

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / coe.uga.edu / directory / lifelong-education-administration-and-policy /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 01 / 2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

08 / 22 / 2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit all the following :

• A letter of interest that addresses qualifications in the areas detailed below. This should include a description of the applicant's (a) program of research, (b) experiences and interests in teaching, and (c ) past successes in obtaining and future plans to pursue external funding for research support.
• A statement of research and how their research interests contribute to the field of qualitative research and / or evaluation methodologies.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Sample publications (maximum 3), combined and uploaded as one pdf.
• Three (3) letters of recommendation along with the contact information of the individuals providing professional reference.
• Unofficial transcripts.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Melissa Freeman : freeman9@uga.edu

Applications received by October 3, 2025, are assured of full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Note : Official transcripts will be required only from finalists.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

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 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .