Assistant Associate Professor Jobs in Decatur, GA

About Us
Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia , we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.
Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.
Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by ModernThink, along with an Honor Roll distinction.
Job Summary
The School of Education at Dalton State College seeks applications for tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics Education position beginning January 2027. Candidates must be prepared to teach undergraduate-level courses in Mathematics Education. Faculty may also be tasked with teaching general education or freshmen experience courses. Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth.
Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day August 31, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.
A complete application must include:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter
• Teaching philosophy
• List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer.
• Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment

Salary commensurable with education and experience
Minimum Annual Salary:
Assistant Professor: $56,500
Associate Professor: $62,500
Benefits Include :

• Healthcare options
• Retirement options: Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
• Tuition assistance
• $100 Well-being rewards
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Winter break (December holidays)
• USG Benefits

Responsibilities

• The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester (usually, teaching four courses in the fall and spring semesters).
• Actively participate and serve on committees in the college, school, and community
• Other such duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Education
• Faculty may be required to teach day, evening, or online courses.
• Advise students using Banner/Degree works each semester for the subsequent semesters, assist with graduation applications, mentor students, and assist with career placement.

Required Qualifications

• Earned a masters in education, mathematics, or related discipline with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in education.
• At least (3) years of teaching as a licensed, pre-K-12 mathematics teacher
• Expertise/experience in one or more areas: (a) curriculum and instruction (b) knowledge of general elementary/secondary education
• Evidence of quality service to the teaching profession and the broader community
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in math methods at the elementary level

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching in post-secondary educational settings
• Demonstrated potential of scholarly productivity
• Commitment to collaboration with public schools and colleagues
• Experience working with students similar to the population at DSC
• Earned doctorate in education, mathematics, or related discipline
• Minimum of 18 graduate hours in mathematics
• At least (6) years of teaching as a licensed, pre-K-12 mathematics teacher
• Experience with classical education, dual immersion education, and-or Finnish model education

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms
• Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches
• Support the DSC Vision (Vision 2050) , Mission and Values and foster an environment of diversity in culture, thought and experience
• All candidates for faculty position should be able to demonstrate the ability to educate and empower the DSC student population successfully
• Knowledge of and experience with integrating technology in teacher education

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 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 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of Dalton State College (DSC). As a member of the University System of Georgia, we follow the Board of Regents' policy, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any DSC program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure, shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for all such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the individual is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
Dalton State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact Dalton State College's Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 706-272-2034.
Other Information
As part of the interview process, finalist candidates will be asked to deliver a teaching demonstration on a topic relevant to the position.