Clinical Assistant Professor of Elementary Education

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the Early Childhood and Elementary Education Department at Georgia State University is an interdisciplinary unit of the College of Education & Human Development, we prepare and develop educators who work with children from birth through the elementary ages and their families.

We provide learning opportunities for educators in and out of the classroom, ensuring that cutting-edge research, the latest technologies and innovative teaching inform our programs. Our faculty is dedicated to serving children and families from all backgrounds, abilities, genders, races and ethnicities.

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The Clinical Assistant Professor of Elementary Education will be expected to teach courses in the undergraduate elementary education program, supervise student teachers in the field, and administer the Bachelor of Science degree program for Elementary Education. The position is an academic (10-month) non-tenure-track appointment, renewable annually.

Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in U.S. public school settings, teaching students in grades P-5 or special education students in grades P-12.

Earned doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Elementary Education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education or Special Education, or a closely related field by August 1, 2026.

Experience supervising pre-service teacher candidates and/or practicum students in field placements as a university or clinical supervisor (online/face-to-face).

Experience teaching face-to-face and online education courses at the university level.

A criminal background check is required.

Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend and/or other campus locations).

Dr. Nancy Schafer
njs@gsu.edu

Dr. Caitlin McMunn Dooley
404-413-8020

At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.

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