Teaching Faculty I (Assistant Clinical Professor) in Elementary Education (12 Month Salary)

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University in Tallahassee invites applications for Teaching Faculty I (Assistant Clinical Professor) in Elementary Education. The 12-month salary position focuses on undergraduate and graduate courses, content-specific methodology, and field supervision of pre-service teachers.

Responsibilities include teaching four courses each fall and spring, two in summer, supervising K-6 student teachers, and providing service to the Elementary Education Program, College, and profession.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years teaching experience in K-12 educational settings.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to working with all student populations.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Elementary Education program, including content-specific methodology courses.
• Supervise pre-service teachers in K-6 educational settings and other content as needed.
• Teach four courses in each fall and spring semester, and two courses in the summer.
• Provide service to K-12 schools, the Elementary Education Program, the College, and the profession.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to diverse populations

Education

Doctorate in Elementary Education or related field

Job description

Teaching Faculty I (Assistant Clinical Professor) in Elementary Education (12 Month Salary)

School of Teacher Education

Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Department

The School of Teacher Education is committed to high quality personnel preparation programs; service to the state of Florida; and high-quality scholarly research in elementary education, early childhood education, reading/language arts, foreign and second language education, special education, blindness and low vision, science education, math education, social science education, English education, and related areas. Programs consistently rank among the best in the nation, particularly the Curriculum & Instruction and Special Education programs. The School strives to provide undergraduate and graduate students with world-class training in teaching, research and professional development. Through the guidance and mentorship of faculty, students graduate to serve as educational leaders who will contribute to the betterment of a pluralistic, global society in the context of the state of Florida's needs for an educated, global-minded citizenry. In addition to mentoring and preparing the next generation of educators, faculty engage in a wide range of research activities. Faculty work routinely appears in prestigious publications and is cited by peers. Recent Academic Analytics National Rankings placed the School of Teacher Education as fifth in the nation for number of articles published and third in article citations. Furthermore, faculty receive support from a robust Office of Research to pursue research opportunities, professional awards, and more.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Elementary Education program, including but not limited to content specific methodology courses, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, and Practitioner Research.
• Supervise pre-service teachers in K-6 educational settings, and/or various other content and general methods consistent with candidate expertise and program needs.
• Teach four courses in each of the fall and spring semesters and two courses in the summer.
• Provide service to K-12 schools, the Elementary Education Program, the College, and the profession.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Elementary Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience in K-12 educational settings.
• Commitment to and experience working with all student populations.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising pre-service teachers in K-6 educational settings
• Knowledge of and experience with current best practices in instructional strategies/methods in K-6 education consistent with the Elementary program curriculum and Florida education standards.
• Experience working with English Language Learners
• Experience mentoring pre-service and in-service teachers
• Successful teaching of face-to-face and online education courses at the college or university level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and the public.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

About the College

The roots of FSU's Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university's establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. The College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Department of Health, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). Anne's College serves over 4,000 students via approximately 200 full-time faculty and nearly 80 full-time staff.

For more information about the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/.

University

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Tallahassee as a community is a vibrant mid-size city with abundant opportunities - from government internships and legislative initiatives to cultural events, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. Tallahassee is located near the Gulf Beaches of Florida and enjoys abundant sunshine and four seasons with a mild winter climate.

Contact Information

Laura Bell,

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Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.