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1 APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE FACULTY MEMBERSHIP Academic Affairs r arne: Joseph R. Nichols, Jr. N Department: School of Education L Campus phone: (229) Campus joseph,nichols@gsw,edu Highest degree held: _P_h_,_D_, Is this a terminal degree in your teaching discipline? Yes - No If not, please indicate other justification for graduate faculty membership. See faculty handbook, Section II, B, 1. n/a How have you demonstrated exemplary competence in teaching and mentoring of students? I have taught the undergraduate secondary education methods courses (EDSC 4060, 4080,4100) as well as revised the courses to center them on the pedagogical content knowledge of their respective disciplines, I have also taught graduate level research courses at GSW (EDUC 8120, EDUC 8220), How have you demonstrated exemplary competence in scholarship and professional activities? See faculty handbook, Section II, B, 3. I hold a graduate certificate in Qualitative Research Studies, I have published papers in journals such as Teaching and Teacher Education as well as contributed a chapter to the book "Supervising Student Teachers: Issues, Perspectives, and Future Directions," Attach a current CY. Based upon the evidence presented, we recommend this candidate for Graduate Faculty Membership. c/d;tu kl~ Dean ijj~ Vice President for Academic Affairs Nominated by Graduate Affairs on I1121) (/1... ~)\..{"0/ {)Lb b 0./ufi' Chair, Graduate Affairs

2 Joseph R. Nichols, Jr. Assessment Director and Assistant Professor School of Education, Georgia Southwestern State University 210 Education Center 800 Georgia Southwestern State University Drive Americus, GA (office) (cell) 1joseph University of Georgia, Athens, GA Ph.D., Social Studies Education Graduate Certificate in Qualitative Studies and Research Dissertation: Committee: Toward an Understanding ofthe Relationship Between Preservice Social Studies Teachers' Life Histories and Their Conceptions of Social Justice Oriented Democracy Hilary G. Conklin (Chair), DePaul University Todd D. Dinkelman, University of Georgia Stephanie R. Jones, University of Georgia 2006 Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, GA M.A., Public Affairs, Concentration, Political Theory 2002 Mercer University, Macon, GA B.B.A., Management, Minor: International Business I Marketing Skills and Proficiencies / Research Interests and Areas of Expertise Computer: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Dedoose Research Software Research Methods: Qualitative Methods, Case Study, Life History Interview Techniques, Storying Interests and Areas of Expertise: Political Socialization; Rural Schooling; Citizenship Education; Democracy and Democratic Theory; Education Policy Teaching 2012 Visiting Scholar, College of Education, Shaanxi Normal University. Xi'an, China Seminar Issues and Trends in American Public Schooling Summer 2012 (June) 2010-Present Assistant Professor, School of Education, Secondary Education Programs, Georgia Southwestern State University, Americus, GA School of Education EDUC 2130 Exploring Learning and Teaching Spring 2011

3 Nichols - Page 2 of6 EDSC4060 EDSC4080 EDSC 4lO0 EDUC 8120 EDUC 8220 EDUC 8720 Supervision Secondary Methods Block (History Pedagogy, Assessment, and Applications; English Pedagogy, Assessment and Applications; Math Pedagogy, Assessment, and Applications) Fal1201l, Fall 2012 Qualitative Research (Graduate Course) Fall 2012 Field-Based Educational Research (Graduate Course) Spring 2012, Spring 2013 (forthcoming) Legal Aspects of Teaching (Graduate Course) Summer Student Teaching in Secondary Education Fall 20 lo, Fall 20 II Department of Historv and Political Science POLS 1101 American Government Spring 20ll, Spring 2013 (forthcoming) Genernl University UNlV 1000 The Georgia Southwestern Experience (Education Cohort) Fall Graduate Teaching Assistant, College ofeducation, Social Studies Education Program, University of Georgia, Athens, GA ESOC 4350 ESOC 4360 ESOC 4450 Supervision Social Studies Curriculum in Secondary Schools Spring 2009, Fall 2008 Metbods of Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools Fall 2009 Field Experience and Seminar in Social Studies Education Fall 2008, Spring 2007 Student Teaching in Secondary Social Studies Spring 2010, Spring 2009, Spring 2008, Fall Model United Nations Director, First Presbyterian Day School, Macon, GA Social Studies Teacher, First Presbyterian Day School, Macon, GA Courses: Economics, Comparative Government, European History Directed and Founded the Model United Nations Program

4 Nichols - Page 3 of 6 Publications Journal Articles Book Chapters Book Reviews Cuenca, A, Schmeichel, M., Butler, B.M., Dinkel~ T., & Nichols, lr (2011). Creating a "third space" in student teaching: Implications for the university supervisor's status as "outsider." Teaching and Teacher Education, 27(2), (Nichols contribution: 20%) Nichols, J.R (in press). Supervision and the lives of student teachers. In A Cuenca (Ed.), Supervising student teachers: Issues, perspectives, andfuture directions for field-based teacher education (pp ). Boston, MA: Sense Publishers. Nichols, lr (2009). From sites of occupation to symbols of multiculturalism: Reconceptualizing minority education in post-soviet Latvia by Iveta Silova. Diaspora, Indigenous, andl'vfinority Education, 3(2), Conference Proceedings Nichols, J.R. (2009). Citizenship education, patriotism, and its impact on multiculturalism in American schools. In L. Neoph}10u (Ed.), Proceedings from the international conforence Citizenship, Multiculturalism, Cosmopolitani!>7n (pp ). Nicosia, Cyprus: University of Cyprus Press. Conference Papers and Presentations '* ** Indicates invited presentation. Indicates presentation that is associated \\<ith publication Murphy, K.L., et. al. (2012, November). Becoming teacher educators: A conversation on the influence of social studies doctoral education on the next generation ofsocial studies teachers. Symposium to be presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies. Seattle, W A, November 14-16, (forthcoming) (Symposium) Nichols, 1.R (2012, November). Preservice social studies teachers' I(fe histories as a tool for understanding and teachingfor democracy. Paper to be presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Seattle. W A, November 14-16,2012. (forthcoming) (paper) Nichols, 1.R (2012, July). Lions, tigers, bears, LiveText, and assessment... Oh My! Presentation at the annual assessment meeting hosted by LiveText, Chicago, IL, July 23-25, (presentation)** Nichols, JR (2012, May). Measuring dispositions. Gcorgia Professional Standards Commission Regional Assessment Conference, Coastal Plans RESA, Preston, GA, May 14. (presentation)** 2011 Lipscomb, G., et AI. Teaching in and out ofthe School ofeducation. (2011, November). Symposium presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Washington, D.C. (Symposium) 2010 Dinkelman, T., Butler, B.M, Cuenca, A, Nichols, 1., & Schmeichel, M. (2010, February). Creating a "third spoce" in student teaching: Implications for the university supervisor's status as "outsider. " Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher

5 Nichols - Page 4 of DinkellIlaIl, T., Cuenca, A., Schmeichel, M, Butler, B.M., Nichols, J.R. (2009, November). Peering into the black box: A collaborative self-study ofsocial studies teacher education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Atlanta, GA (paper) Nichols, J.R., & Lawrence, E.M. (2009, November). HI dare to teach teachers": A self-study examination (ifpreparing democratic practitioners in social studies curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Atlanta, GA (Paper) 2008 Nichols, JR. (2008, November). Student teacher perceptions ofdemocracy: An initial certification program's attempt to foster democratic education. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Houston, TX. (Paper) Cuenca, A, Nichols, JR, & Butler, B.M (2008, October). Moving past stereotypes: Approaching world geography in a culturally responsible w~y. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for the Social Studies, Athens, GA (presentation) Nichols, lr., Cuenca, A, & Buner, B.M. (2008, October). Structured academic controversy: A guide to including controversial issues in the classroom. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for the Social Studies, Athens, GA (Presentation) 2007 Nichols, lr. (2007, November). Citizenship education, patriotism, and its impact on multiculturalism in American schools. Paper presented at the International Conference on Citizenship, Multiculturalism, Cosmopolitanism.. University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus. (Paper)* Nichols, lr. (2007, October). Active, student-centered learning through global political crisis simulations. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Georgia Council for the Social Studies, Athens, GA. (Presentation) Research Conference Proposals in Progress Nichols, lr. Heidi's story: A life history case study oflearning about teaching social studies for democracy. Poster proposal submitted to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Fnmcisco, CA, April 27-May 1, (under review) Manuscripts in Progress Nichols, JR. Preservice social studies teachers' life histories as a tool for understanding and teachingfor democracy. Dinkelman, T., Cuenca, A, Schmeichel, M, Butler, B.M., & Nichols, JR Peering into the black box: A collaborative self-study ofsocial studies teacher education. (Nichols contribution: 20%) Research in Progress Cuenca, A, & Nichols, JR. Social Studies Education and the Rural Experience. Nichols, lr. Political Socialization and Rural Schooling.

6 '. Nichols - Page 5 of6 Service 20 IO-Present Georgia Southwestern State University (service as an Assistant Professor) University Institutional Effectiveness Committee. Member Sub-Committee on Academic and Support Unit Assessment, Member Fall 20 I 2-Present Complete College Gcorgia Task Force Spring Present Quality Enhancement Plan Steering Committee, Member Fall 20 II-Present Political Science wi Teacher Certification Working Group, Chair Spring 20 ii-present Institutional Review Board, Member Fall 2010-Present Teacher Education Council, Member (permanent) School of Education NCATE Standard 2, Assessment Committee, Chair Secondary Education Programs. Coordinator History wi Teacher Certification, Co-Advisor Reports History wi Teacher Certification Program Report Political Science wi Teacher Certification Program Report Music wi Teacher Certification Progrdm Report Assessment Policies and Procedures Handbook Assessment Plan (Long-Term) NCATE Standard I NCATE Standard University of Georgia (service as a Graduate Assistant) General Service to tbe Profession Conference Planning Connnittee for the Eighth Annual Student Qualitative Interest Group Conference in Qualitative Research, Member 20 II-Present Georgia Professional Standards Commission, Board of Examiners, Member Review Team Service: Fall 2011, Spring 2013 (forthcoming) 20 II-Present The Georgia Social Studies Journal, Editorial Review Board, Member 20 II-Present National Council for the Social Studies, Proposal Reviewer for the Annual Meetings 201O-Present 2009-Present 2009-Present American Educational Research Association, Proposal Reviewer for the Annual Meetings American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Proposal Reviewer for the Annual Meetings College and University Faculty Assembly of the National Council for the Social Studies, Proposal Reviewer for the Annual Meetings

7 . Nichols - Page 6 of 6 Memberships 2007-Prcsent l004-present 2004-Present 2004-Present American Educational Research Association Division K: Teaching and Tcacher Education, 2007-Present Democratic Citizenship in Education Special Interest Group, 1007-Present Research in Social Studies Education Special Intcrest Group, 2007-Prescnt National Council for the Social Studies College and University Faculty Assembly, 2007-Present Small College and University Faculty Forum, lolo-present American Political Science Association Foundations of Political Thought Organized Section Present Political Science Education Organized Scction, 2007-Present Georgia Council for the Social Studies