Assistant/Associate Professor of DHES

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

Tenure-track assistant/associate professor position, in the Department of Developmental and Higher Education Studies (especially Research Design and Statistics) in the master’s and doctoral programs in Developmental Education, working with other department members to improve program offerings to students, assisting with student retention and recruitment efforts, establishing partnerships with schools, school districts, and other organizations in the GSU service area, serve as methodologist on dissertation and thesis committees, participating in the selection processes for admitting students into departmental programs, and sitting on and chairing master’s non-thesis and doctoral dissertation committees.

Teach online graduate courses in the department (MS, PMC, Ed. D. in Developmental Education)
Serve as methodologist on thesis and dissertation committees
Advise students Engage in on campus office hours weekly
Promote, plan, implement, and assess those activities consistent with the enhancement and development of candidates in programs in the department
Engage in grant writing Engage in research and scholarly activities Work to maintain SACSOC Accreditation
Serve on various Departmental, College and University Committees
Attend all University, College and Departmental Faculty Meetings, Convocations, Commencements, and official functions of the University
Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Head of the Department and the Dean of the College of Education

Minimum:

Doctoral Degree in Research Design and Statistics or closely related field.
Experience creating and implementing new degree programs in education.
Documented successful teaching and administrative experience in higher education.
Experience with school/community/university partnerships.
A national/international reputation for scholarship and leadership in instructional design, instructional technology, or developmental education.
Successful experience with program review and CAEP, SACSOC and other accreditations.

Preferred:

Demonstrated experience in teaching at the doctoral level.
Demonstrated experience in teaching through distance learning.
Experience directing doctoral dissertations and/or serving on dissertation committees. Awareness of key issues in developmental education, instructional technology, and instructional design.
Demonstrated competence in incorporating technology into coursework.
Experience with and commitment to working with diverse and adult populations.
Strong communication skills.
Evidence of active and recent scholarship, including but not limited to: research projects, papers, books, and studies relevant to developmental education and instructional design and technology.

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.