E. Garrard Hall Professor in Early Childhood Education

E. Garrard Hall Professor in Early Childhood Education

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should submit:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Five recent publications, combined and uploaded as one PDF
• Contact information for five references. References will not be contacted until the candidate, if a finalist, has been notified.

All materials should be submitted electronically via this application.Applications received by Monday, October 26, 2026 will be assured full consideration, but this position is open until filled. Address questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Kyunghwa Lee ([email protected]).

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number	F2815P
Working Title	E. Garrard Hall Professor in Early Childhood Education
Department	COE-Educational Theory & Pract
About the University of Georgia	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.
About the College/Unit/Department	As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the MFECOE improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education. ETAP has contributed to this stature locally, nationally, and internationally. The department is characterized by critical, forward-thinking research and innovative, dynamic teaching. ETAP is committed to making equity, access, and belonging visible in its courses, programs, policies, and practice. Our outreach and research include a variety of multifaceted collaborations, including those with local school districts and local community-based informal education projects, as well as projects that extend across the state of Georgia, the United States, and a variety of international contexts. The Elementary Education program at UGA, which includes Early Childhood Education, has been ranked among the nation’s top 10 elementary education programs by U.S. News and World Report for more than a decade. Our mission in the Elementary Education program is to blend theory and practice grounded in our shared philosophy of critical pedagogy. Upon program completion, we expect our students to demonstrate teaching competencies related to habits of reflexive practice, integrating scholarship and research, engaging in professional collaboration, and appreciating and supporting multiple backgrounds and perspectives. These elements of thought and action are viewed as key to supporting critically informed and equitable teacher decision-making. The Elementary Education program is designed to offer theoretically and clinically rich experiences in diverse environments. By the end of the program, teachers are prepared to enact these commitments as leaders in their classrooms, schools, and communities. The Elizabeth Garrard Hall Professor will be expected to advance and extend the program’s national and international visibility and reputation by producing high-quality and rigorous research and actively participating in the broad community of scholars in education in general, and early childhood/elementary education in particular.
College/Unit/Department website	https://coe.uga.edu/directory/educational-theory-and-practice/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Underutilization
Advertised Salary
Anticipated Start Date	08/01/2027
Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)
Job Posting Date	09/23/2026
Job Closing Date
Open until filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Applicants should submit: Letter of application Curriculum Vitae Five recent publications, combined and uploaded as one PDF Contact information for five references. References will not be contacted until the candidate, if a finalist, has been notified. All materials should be submitted electronically via this application.Applications received by Monday, October 26, 2026 will be assured full consideration, but this position is open until filled. Address questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Kyunghwa Lee ([email protected]).
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Statement	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 ([email protected]).
USG Core Values Statement	The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 08.02.18.01.02. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 06.05 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title	Professor
FLSA
Faculty Rank	Professor
Contract Type	Academic (9 mo.)
Tenure Status	Tenured
Minimum Qualifications	Earned doctorate in early childhood education, elementary education, or a related field.
Position Summary	The University of Georgia Department of Educational Theory and Practice (ETAP) invites applications for the Elizabeth Garrard Hall Professorship in Early Childhood Education. The candidate for this endowed position must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Full Professor at the University of Georgia beginning August 2027 (or a date to be negotiated with the candidate). The successful candidate will conduct high-impact, collaborative research and provide intellectual leadership in the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) and beyond. The Elizabeth Garrard Hall Professor will receive endowment support to engage in innovative teaching and scholarship, including mentoring graduate students, preparing teachers and other educational professionals, and collaborating with faculty on research related to the mission of the Department of Educational Theory and Practice and the MFE COE. Elizabeth Garrard Hall was an extraordinary Georgia native whose experiences growing up during the Great Depression shaped her into a hardworking, resourceful, and deeply compassionate person. After earning her B.A. in Latin from the UGA College of Arts and Sciences in 1934 and beginning her career as a high school teacher in Fayetteville, GA, she and her husband, a chemist with the Coca-Cola Company, shared a commitment to expanding educational opportunities for young people. Having supported an orphaned child, she later continued this effort by generously helping impoverished children in Haiti. Ms. Hall’s love for education, respect for intellectual curiosity, and innate pragmatism has been honored through this permanent endowment.
Additional Requirements	Established program of research through strong publications and presentations Record of externally funded research Record of service and leadership in national and international organizations in the field Eligibility for tenure and appointment at the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice Please review the Department of Educational Theory and Practice’s promotion and tenure guidelines and the University of Georgia Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure of Academic Rank Faculty for more information on requirements for tenure and the rank of Professor. Any request for tenure must be approved before hiring.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	We seek an established scholar and leader in early childhood education with expertise in grades PreK-5. The candidate will have a strong, sustained record of research, including outstanding scholarly accomplishments through publications and presentations, as well as an active research agenda that includes developing proposals for external funding and overseeing project implementation. The candidate will also demonstrate a strong record of professional service and leadership within national and international professional organizations in the field.
Physical Demands	Work is primarily sedentary and performed in an office, classroom, or digital environment. Requires extended periods of sitting, standing, and using standard office equipment and technologies (such as computers and projectors) throughout the workday. May involve occasional movement within campus facilities and the ability to lift or move light materials (e.g., laptops, textbooks, or instructional supplies) weighing up to 25 pounds.
Is this a Position of Trust?	No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	No
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

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Applicant Documents

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1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. List of References with Contact Information

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