Assistant Professor, 9 Month Salaried (English Education)
- Employer
- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Arts & Humanities, English Literature & Composition
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- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 46394
Department Florida State University’s School of Teacher Education in the College of Education invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant professor position in English Education. We are particularly interested in candidates who complement and enhance the English Education (combined BS/MS; MS; Ph.D.) programmatic emphasis on social justice and educating teachers to work with underserved student populations (https://education.fsu.edu/degrees-and-programs/curriculum-and-instruction/english-education-m-s-d).
The College of Education, School of Teacher Education, and English Education program strive to develop a deep understanding of, and respect for, diversity among students and colleagues.Equal Employment Opportunity An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.
FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://www.hr.fsu.edu/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdfResponsibilities Applicants will be expected to engage in research and seek external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, collaborate with English Education faculty to develop and enhance English education programming and teacher preparation, recruit, advise and mentor master’s and doctoral students, and provide service to schools, the University, Department, College, and profession.Qualifications An earned doctorate in English Education or a closely related field;
A strong record or promise of scholarship as indicated by peer-reviewed journal publications, conference presentations, and collaborative projects;
A clear research agenda in an area of English education, teacher education, or English teacher learning;
Commitment to social justice education and experience working with diverse student populations;
Three-years experience teaching in secondary schools;
Experience teaching courses in English Education and/or teacher education at the university level.Preferred Experience mentoring pre- and in-service teachers working with historically underserved and minoritized students;
Commitment to supporting teachers developing knowledge and practices in research-based, student-centered, responsive, critical, and culturally relevant teaching;
Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships with schools;
Ability to teach a wide range of English education and literacy courses grounded in sociocultural, sociocognitive, or sociocritical perspectives on literacy
Knowledgeable with research based approaches to reading instruction at the secondary level.Contact Info Dr. Blake Tenore
English Education Program Leader
btenore@fsu.eduPay Plan This is a Faculty position.Criminal Background Check This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.How To Apply If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until November 1, 2019.
Applicants are required to complete FSU’s online application, providing all educational details and a curriculum vitae. Applicants should also include a letter of application, names of three references with contact information, and statement of teaching interests.
Transcripts, work samples (such as publications), and three written letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for a campus interview.Tobacco Free Campus Effective January 1, 2014, tobacco use, including simulated tobacco use, is prohibited on property, interior and exterior, owned or managed by Florida State University. This policy applies to all Florida State University students, employees, consultants, contractors, visitors, and external individuals.
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