Assistant Professor of World Languages Education

Position Details

Position Information

Posting Number

F00584P

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

Position Title

Assistant Professor of World Languages Education

GSU Information

Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and
opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative
by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public
universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit
university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American
students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience,
and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of
its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation,
Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public
university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter
College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways.
The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in
100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and
first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and
institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State’s
interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises
address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146
universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation,
an honor reserved for the nation’s most active research
institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the
last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an
indication of the University’s rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than
$2.9 billion economic impact, and is also a vital part of Atlanta’s
vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded
programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto
Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute
that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive
media and media entrepreneurship.

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or Dean.

Department

Middle & Secondary Education

College

College of Education & Human Development

Campus

Atlanta

Position Type

Full Time Faculty

Posting Type

Internal/External

About the Department

The Department of Middle and Secondary Education [ MSE ] is in the
College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State
University. The mission of MSE is to engage in research and
scholarly activity, teaching, and service in urban environments
with people from multiple racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic
backgrounds. MSE prepares middle and secondary educators, scholars,
and community and school leaders through innovative undergraduate,
master’s, doctoral, and teacher certification programs. Our
nationally and internationally recognized faculty collaborate with
schools, communities, and organizations in the metro Atlanta area
and globally to advance education in urban settings. Through a
commitment to innovation and creativity, MSE works to build a more
just and inclusive society where everyone has fair access to
meaningful learning and the opportunity to use what they learn to
help their communities and the broader world.

Position Description

The faculty member is expected to maintain a balanced research,
scholarship, teaching, and service portfolio. Primary scholarly
responsibilities include maintaining a productive research agenda,
including publications of research and scholarly work, seeking
external funding for research and/or training, and participating in
professional organizations and conferences. Teaching
responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate
courses relevant to World Languages Education programs and others
based on expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising
and mentoring graduate students, program advising, serving on
departmental, college, and university committees, and service to
the professional community. We seek applicants committed to
addressing educational disparities, supporting diverse community
needs, and ensuring academic success for all students from all
backgrounds.

Required Experience

· Strong evidence of a developing research agenda and potential for
attracting externally funded research and scholarly
activities

· Expertise in standards-based World Languages pedagogy and
content

· Strong understanding of current trends and issues in World
Languages Education

· Professional experience with K12 students and teachers,
preferably in urban settings

· Demonstrated commitment to critical sociocultural perspectives in
working with bi/multicultural and multi/plurilingual
populations.

· Experience and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse
student populations in urban settings

· Fluency in language(s) other than English

Required Education

Earned doctoral degree in Second Language Acquisition, or closely
related field, with an expertise in World Languages Education

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

· Knowledge of Spanish heritage language learning and/or dual
language immersion.

· At least three years teaching experience in the K12 setting,
preferably urban public schools

· Teaching experience at the university level in teacher
preparation

· Experience supervising teacher candidates in middle or secondary
settings

· Experience preparing preservice teachers and/or teacher
professional development

· Experience integrating research-based teaching practices

· Evidence of productivity in teaching and research

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc

Pre-Employment Requirements

A criminal background check and terminal degree verification is
required.

Work Hours

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

Salary

TBD

Search Chair Contact info

Dr. Paula Garrett-Rucks

World Languages Education Coordinator

Associate Professor, Second Language Acquisition

Department of Middle School and Secondary Education, room 627

College of Education and Human Development

Georgia State University

404-413-5991

prucks@gsu.edu

Departmental contact for assistance

Xavier Mills

Business Manager

Dept. of Middle and Secondary Education

College of Education and Human Development

Georgia State University

P O Box 3978

Atlanta, GA 30302-3979

404-413-8062 (office)

xmills@gsu.edu

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

08/01/2027

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

09/17/2026

Review of Applications Begins

10/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions Summary

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

Apply at:

https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7313

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with
regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits
discrimination on the basis of an individual’s race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic
information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26
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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 on-line 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 on-line
at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653
.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Intent/Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts of All Graduate-Level Degrees Completed

or In Progress

Optional Documents