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Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.
With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.
Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.
Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Within this setting, The College of Education (http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/) offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare students for careers in public education, community agencies, and higher education. The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development (http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/lthd/), one of four departments within the college, includes four distinct programs: Educational Leadership, Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Instructional Technology. The programs in Educational Leadership provide graduate degrees with specializations in P-12 and higher education leadership at the masters, educational specialist, and doctoral levels. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is a member of the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED), reflecting a commitment to practitioner-focused leadership development.

Reporting to the department chair, the Clinical Assistant Professor requires teaching and service responsibilities, as well as a terminal degree. The position involves collaborating with faculty across the College of Education, collaborating with district level personnel to develop district-university partnerships, and performing service to the department, college, university, and professional community. Additional position responsibilities include helping with program direction and support with curricular initiatives. The position is an academic, non-tenure-track (10-month) appointment. 

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education Leadership or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in educational leadership, prior to August 1, 2026.
• Minimum five years of administrative leadership experience in the P-12 educational contexts.
• Ability and/or experience leading district-wide initiatives.
• Ability to provide graduate mentorship.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, curriculum design and development, and program direction.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Experience working with varied student populations.
• Comprehensive awareness and understanding of current issues facing P-12 educational leadership.
• Ability to use and model technology.
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and candidates.

• Ability and/or experience in teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability and/or experience collaborating across stakeholders

• Evidence of engagement with educators and leaders in P-12 schools and support for school/university partnerships.

• Evidence of leadership experience at district or school levels.

• Experience with program reviews, program direction, and accreditation.

• Working knowledge of educational leadership standards, including national and Georgia-based standards.

• Experience coordinating programs through mentorship, leadership in program and curriculum development, and/or program assessment.

• Experience mentoring graduate students including doctoral candidates and dissertations.

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge
Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
Skills
Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Abilities
Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
 

Open Until Filled

Screening of applications begins March 20, 2026. and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Dr. Juliann Sergi McBrayer

Email: jmcbrayer@georgiasouthern.edu

The USG 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, the 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.

All work (with limited exceptions such as research and study abroad outside activities such as grading and email correspondence) for Georgia Southern University must be completed while the employee is physically present in the state of Georgia, unless specifically authorized by the university for a specific purpose and limited period of time within current policy.

Faculty are expected to contribute to the vibrant university community by engaging students, participating in events, and performing other responsibilities on-campus. 

Faculty may be required to teach or perform service duties on any of the three campuses. Georgia Southern University provides accessible transportation options between campuses.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University 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 USG, which are available for your inspection upon request.
Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

More information about the institution is available through http://www.georgiasouthern.edu or [http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/)]. The names of applicants and nominees, vitae, and other non-evaluative information may be subject to public inspection under the Georgia Open Records Act. Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

This is not a supervisory position.
This role is not considered a position of trust.

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