Job description
]Job ID: 255020
About Us
Since 1906, UWG has been home to those who are eager to take their own path, learn, and grow. With more than 12,700 students from across Georgia, 34 other states and 64 countries, 95+ undergraduate programs and concentrations, and 35 master’s, specialist, and doctoral degree programs, we’ve come a long way since then. Today, we’re a regional powerhouse making a $626 million local economic impact.
With locations in Carrollton, Douglasville, and Newnan, Georgia, we take pride in making a difference in the lives of our students, our neighbors, and the world. In essence, UWG provides a safe, quality and affordable college experience that transforms lives. Amazing things happen when you Go West!
The university is organized into our College of Art, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry; College of Education; Richards College of Business; University College; School of Communication, Film, and Media; Tanner Health System School of Nursing; Honors College; Graduate School; UWG Newnan; and our UWG Douglasville Center.
Department Information
The University of West Georgia’s (UWG) Department of Leadership, Research, and School Improvement focuses on the development and enhancement of educational professionals. The department houses Educational Leadership (EDLE) programs and an Ed.D. in School Improvement (EDSI).
The EDLE programs include Tier 1 Educational Leadership (certification only, comparable to Master’s Level courses) and Tier 2 Educational Leadership (degree or certification, Specialist Level courses) and are offered online. The EDSI program is fully online and one of only three doctoral programs in the county with a specific emphasis on school improvement.
Students in our programs include K-12 classroom teachers interested in future roles in leadership, instructional coaches, other educators (e.g., technology specialist, lead teachers, program coordinators) and current school/district leaders. Through the EDLE course work, students are seeking to improve their knowledge, skills, and competencies and also gain PSC leadership certification.
Additional program information is located at: https://www.westga.edu/academics/education/lrsi/index.php
Job Summary
This is a ten-month, on-campus (not remote) appointment, and the start date for the position is August 1, 2023. The University of West Georgia is committed to diversity. Women and minorities are invited and encouraged to apply. More information can be found at www.westga.edu/coe.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including
(1) Teaching graduate courses in educational leadership and school improvement
(2) Coaching and mentoring candidates in school settings;
(3) Advising students
(4) Serving on doctoral dissertation committees
(5) Teaching predominantly in an online format. Teaching for this position accounts for approximately 90% of faculty productivity; research and service 10%.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
An earned terminal degree in Educational Leadership or related field from an accredited institution.
Required Experience
A minimum of five years’ experience as a practicing PK-12 educational leader
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Georgia Professional Standards Commission policies and procedures.
- Online teaching experience
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia, as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia’s affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.
It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to follow federal law in regards to affirmative action and equal opportunity. The University of West Georgia’s affirmative action program and related policies are developed in compliance with Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, as amended; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Sections 503 & 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II) and their implementing regulations; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as it amends 38 U.S.C. 4212.
When you “Go West,” you become part of a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, recognizing the valuable contributions of each of our faculty, staff, and students. Our individual differences lend us a collective strength that also serves as an expression of our values and beliefs. We value every member of our community not in spite of but because of our differences in age, color, creed, education, ethnicity, gender expression, national origin, physical and cognitive ability, race, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and veteran status.
