Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number: F00584P
Classification Title: Assistant Professor
Position Title: Assistant Professor of World Languages Education
GSU Information
Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor’s degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.
A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.
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Department: Middle & Secondary Education
College: College of Education & Human Development
Campus: Atlanta
Position Type: Full Time Faculty
Posting Type: Internal/External
About the Department
The Department of Middle and Secondary Education [MSE] is in the College of Education and Human Development at Georgia State University. The mission of MSE is to engage in research and scholarly activity, teaching, and service in urban environments with people from multiple racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. MSE prepares middle and secondary educators, scholars, and community and school leaders through innovative undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and teacher certification programs. Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty collaborate with schools, communities, and organizations in the metro Atlanta area and globally to advance education in urban settings. Through a commitment to innovation and creativity, MSE works to build a more just and inclusive society where everyone has fair access to meaningful learning and the opportunity to use what they learn to help their communities and the broader world.
Position Description
The faculty member is expected to maintain a balanced research, scholarship, teaching, and service portfolio. Primary scholarly responsibilities include maintaining a productive research agenda, including publications of research and scholarly work, seeking external funding for research and/or training, and participating in professional organizations and conferences. Teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses relevant to World Languages Education programs and others based on expertise. Additional responsibilities include advising and mentoring graduate students, program advising, serving on departmental, college, and university committees, and service to the professional community. We seek applicants committed to addressing educational disparities, supporting diverse community needs, and ensuring academic success for all students from all backgrounds.
Required Experience
- Strong evidence of a developing research agenda and potential for attracting externally funded research and scholarly activities
- Expertise in standards-based World Languages pedagogy and content
- Strong understanding of current trends and issues in World Languages Education
- Professional experience with K12 students and teachers, preferably in urban settings
- Demonstrated commitment to critical sociocultural perspectives in working with bi/multicultural and multi/plurilingual populations.
- Experience and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse student populations in urban settings
- Fluency in language(s) other than English
Required Education
Earned doctoral degree in Second Language Acquisition, or closely related field, with an expertise in World Languages Education
Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Knowledge of Spanish heritage language learning and/or dual language immersion.
- At least three years teaching experience in the K12 setting, preferably urban public schools
- Teaching experience at the university level in teacher preparation
- Experience supervising teacher candidates in middle or secondary settings
- Experience preparing preservice teachers and/or teacher professional development
- Experience integrating research-based teaching practices
- Evidence of productivity in teaching and research
Pre-Employment Requirements
A criminal background check and terminal degree verification is required.
Work Hours
Position may require non-standard hours (including day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or other campus locations).
Salary
TBD
Search Chair Contact info
Dr. Paula Garrett-Rucks
World Languages Education Coordinator
Associate Professor, Second Language Acquisition
Department of Middle School and Secondary Education, room 627
College of Education and Human Development
Georgia State University
404-413-5991
prucks@gsu.edu
Departmental contact for assistance
Xavier Mills
Business Manager
Dept. of Middle and Secondary Education
College of Education and Human Development
Georgia State University
P O Box 3978
Atlanta, GA 30302-3979
404-413-8062 (office)
xmills@gsu.edu
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies: 1
Desired Start Date: 08/01/2027
Open Date: 09/17/2026
Review of Applications Begins: 10/15/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions Summary
At the point in which an applicant is invited for an on-campus interview, letters of reference will be requested.
Apply at: https://facultycareers.gsu.edu/postings/7313
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Documents Needed to Apply
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