Graduate Teaching Assistant Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Department Information
UNG's College of Education is committed to serving children, families, and schools by preparing compassionate, knowledgeable, and highly effective teachers. In addition to academic rigor, which is a hallmark of the College of Education, the Department of Social Foundations and Leadership Education includes programs that seek to prepare students for teaching in our global society. Our Social Foundations of Education program provides students a foundation in the field that demonstrates the significant role that they will have as educators in the future. The graduate degree and certificate programs we offer extend beyond this foundation, reflecting the UNG mission by providing a rigorous academic environment focused on community partnerships, research, and creativity. Students who are pre-service and current teachers and administrators benefit from the expertise of our faculty who model successful pedagogy, service, and scholarship.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia's Social Foundations and Leadership Education Department is seeking applications for the position of an Assistant/Associate Professor beginning Fall 2027. This is a 10-month position; summer teaching is possible but not guaranteed.
For technical support or assistance completing a job application, please contact the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644 or support@usg.edu
Responsibilities

• The faculty member is expected to teach specified courses, prepare course materials, provide support and guidance to students through academic advising, foster student success, maintain records pertinent to accreditation, and assist in the supervision of students completing field placements. Commitment to a collaborative curriculum development model is expected.
• General faculty responsibilities in the department include but are not limited to the following:
  • Teach undergraduate courses on the Gainesville campus, primarily, but also undergraduate and graduate courses, depending on need and credentials, face-to-face in other locations, hybrid, and/or online;
  • Participate in recruitment and retention activities for undergraduate students, particularly students on the Gainesville campus;
  • Engage in department, college, and university-wide student success initiatives;
  • Engage in service activities at all required levels;
  • Engage in research, scholarship, and professional development; and
  • Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in the Social Foundations of Education, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered if degree completion is expected prior to August 2027.
• The successful candidate should demonstrate the following:
  • Expertise in academic field of the Social Foundations of Education or a closely related field;
  • Ability to work collegially with other members of the faculty and utilize opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration;
  • Familiarity with learning, teaching, and multicultural educational theorie;
  • Professional written and oral communication skills;
  • Evidence of effective and innovative teaching practices; and
  • Experience in effective and engaging teaching in the fully online environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum three years teaching experience at the K-12 level , preferably in a public-school setting
• Experience teaching courses at the collegiate level
• A record of scholarly activity
• A record of or strong indication of the potential to secure external funding

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

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 .
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
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 North Georgia, as determined by University of North 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time.
This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

Special Applicant Instructions

• If you received any graduate degrees from an institution outside the United States, you must provide a foreign course-by-course credential evaluation by an independent evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES). Find a full list of NACES members at http://www.naces.org