Mary Frances Early Teacher Education Chair

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

The Mary Frances Early College of Education is the fourth largest public college of education in the United States and the third largest college at the University of Georgia. Through instruction, research, and service, the College improves the lives of residents of Georgia and communities beyond the state.

The College is comprehensive in scope, with academic disciplines encompassing teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. Graduate education is a particular strength of the College, with approximately 40% of its students enrolled at the graduate level.

The College provides a rich environment for interdisciplinary scholarship and collaboration, with opportunities for faculty to work across programs, departments, colleges, and professional communities to address complex educational and societal challenges.

The University provides an intellectually vibrant environment for interdisciplinary scholarship, innovation, and engagement with communities throughout Georgia and beyond.

Applicants should submit all the following:

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair, Dr. Shelby Cosner at Shelby.Cosner@uga.edu

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 13, 2026.The search will remain open until the position is filled.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.