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Job Description Summary

• Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets
• Secure extramural research funding as appropriate to disciplinary focus
• Teach master’s and doctoral-level courses in support of the Adult Education program
• Develop distance education courses in the area of Adult Education
• Advise and mentor graduate students
• Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations
• Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and department
• Provide institutional service as assigned by the department head and engage in professional service within the discipline
• Participate in professional activities as needed to ensure the well-being of the program, department, and college, including working cooperatively with the State Department of Education and related agencies in business and industry groups

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned Doctoral Degree in Adult Education (or an equivalent field) from an accredited institution at the time employment begins
• Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in undergraduate or graduate instruction
• Experience with integrating technology in education and distance education
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals
• Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education (https://education.auburn.edu/college-of-education-strategic-plan/; https://education.auburn.edu/about-the-college/vision-mission-and-core-values/)
• Evidence of extramural support or of potential to be successful in securing extramural support

Desired Qualifications

• Professional experience in adult growth and development, workforce education, professional development, education leadership, or education technology
• Record of advising, engaging, and mentoring undergraduate, masters, specialist, and PhD students
• Record of collaboration across the department, university, and/or the field of higher education
• Professional experience in the field of Adult Education
• Expertise in research methods including quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method approaches
• Demonstrated ability to engage in Adult Education program design activities (e.g., curriculum redesign, course design, administrative tasks)
• Participation in professional activities, including working cooperatively with the State Department of Education or related agencies in business, industry, and other government entities

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