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Assistant/Associate Professor of Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed
Atlanta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Higher Education

Location: Summerville Campus

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 295845

  • Job Summary

Job ID: 295845

Position #: 40106071

The College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University is seeking a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor for a full time, tenure track position to play a crucial role in shaping the future of our online Higher Education doctoral program. We are looking for innovative self-starters who will develop new graduate courses based on best practices ensuring the success of our new Online Doctorate of Education in Educational Innovation with a concentration in Higher Education.

Please see the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting.

Responsibilities

Teaching - 60%

Developing and teaching advanced graduate-level courses in Higher Education and Educational Leadership and serving on or chairing dissertations (teaching a 3-3 load each academic year).

Candidates should be prepared to deliver courses online (asynchronous and synchronous).

Research - 30%

Conducting and supervising scholarly activities.

Service - 10%

Providing service as appropriate to the department, college, university, the community, and the profession.

Required Qualifications

Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Higher Education or a closely related field and have developed or have the potential to develop their own curriculum online.

Additionally, the candidate must have a proven track record in online instruction in both synchronous and asynchronous learning environments on a higher-education level.

The candidate should be well versed in the following design principles for online learning experiences:

Universal Design for Learning principles

Community of Practice framework

Authentic learning assessments

Active and generative learning

Data-based continuous improvement of courses and teachingAssistant Professor: An early-career as a faculty member, who has earned a terminal degree in their discipline. There is evidence that the candidate's body of work represents research potential to achieve national/international recognition with further development. Show beginning evidence of impact either in the knowledge-base or practice. The candidate should show characteristics of being outstanding in teaching. The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of service to the program, department, and college.

Associate Professor: A mid-career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. There is evidence that the candidate's body of work has a focused research and/or scholarship agenda that represents a significant step towards national/international recognition. There is evidence of impact either in the knowledge-base or practice. Candidate has evidence of outstanding teaching. Candidate has evidence of substantial service to their program, department, college, university, and/or the profession.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

  • Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
  • Evidence of ability as a teacher;
  • Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
  • Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
  • Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in teaching and leadership and a demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and to mentor educational leaders. Familiarity with Brightspace/D2L is preferred.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is academic year based and typically works August through May, depending on dates outlined in offer letter and yearly contract.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website:https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php

College/Department Information

Are you ready to join a winning college team, one that boasts the most rapid student growth currently at Augusta University and faculty that has been recognized for its dedication to preparing future educators, counselors, and leaders? The College of Education and Human Development at Augusta University is pleased to report that we have defied the national enrollment trends and grown exponentially in the past seven years with more than 2,300 students. We invite you to apply to become a part of our team!

The Augusta University College of Education and Human Development is committed to being a relevant, responsive, and respected organization with a keen focus toward high impact work in the community. Our faculty, students, and alumni are committed to improving lives and expanding opportunities through the comprehensive study and effective practice of education. Through bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctoral degree, and professional development programs, we cultivate innovative educational leaders, advance health practices through research in kinesiology, explore the most important questions in public education, and share exciting ideas and best practices across the world.

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Our Summerville Campus

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online at https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/#job-portals.

Please upload your Curriculum Vitae, Research Statement, Professional References, Unofficial Transcripts, etc., as one document.Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

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