Lecturer of Elementary Education - Department of Teacher Education

The Department of Teacher Education seeks applicants for a non-tenure track faculty position beginning January 1, 2027. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching courses in the candidate's area of expertise and participating in service at the department, college, and university levels. This is an on-campus position.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• An online application is required. Applicants will be required to attach the following to their online application:
• CV
• Letter of interest
• Contact information for at least three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts

Review of completed applications will begin November 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more information contact Dr. Joseph R. Jones, Department Head, via email jjones5@valdosta.edu.

Responsibilities

Position will be responsible for teaching a 5/5 course load to include field supervision per semester (Fall and Spring) and provide service to the department, college, and university.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

Teaching and Service - 100%

Teaches classes and meets assigned service obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Masters in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education or Teacher Leadership, or closely related field
• Minimum of three years teaching in elementary education (PK-5) in the US
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning
• Online teaching experience in teacher education

Preferred Qualifications

• Online teaching experience in elementary education teacher preparation
• A record of effective teaching appropriate to the applicant's career stage
• Knowledge in the use of technology for teaching and learning
• Knowledge of data-informed and research-based practices
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative setting
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education or Teacher Leadership, or closely related field

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. 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission, or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.