Desired Attributes of Georgia Southern Faculty

The Deans' Council believes that all Georgia Southern faculty should exhibit the following characteristics. In addition to specific criteria set for each discipline, Council members will seek to recruit new faculty with these attributes in mind:

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning (as evidenced by seminar/presentation during the campus visit with students present)

• Promise of productive scholarship consistent with the teacher-scholar model, including grant-/proposal-writing

• Commitment to professional service within the University and beyond

• Technological literacy and a commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship

• Experience with, or interest in, working in diverse academic and professional communities

• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and university

• Commitment to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the strategic goals of the department, college, and university

• Terminal degree in the discipline

For further information on faculty professional standards, please refer to §203 of the Georgia Southern University Faculty Handbook.

We seek a competent and diverse group of individuals to join us at Georgia Southern. To assist in the goal, it is expected that all searches include a "telephone screening" or videoconference prior to any recommendations for interviews. The Deans and the Provost pledge to take an active interest in each search.