Assistant Professor, 9 or 12 Month Salaried (Elementary Education, Specialization in STEM Educa...
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- Florida State University
- Location
- Tallahassee, FL
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- Education, Child Development & Family Studies, Educational Administration & Leadership, Teacher Education
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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: 58858
Department
School of Teacher Education | College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
ResponsibilitiesApplicants will be expected to engage in research and grant writing related to elementary science, mathematics, or STEM education, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, collaborate with Elementary Education faculty related to undergraduate and graduate programming and teacher preparation, advise and mentor Master’s and Doctoral students, and provide service to the university, local community partners, and the profession.
Qualifications- Earned doctorate in Elementary education, Science, Mathematics, or STEM Education (or a related field such as Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on STEM education) by August 2025.
- A strong record of scholarship as indicated by peer reviewed journal publications conference presentations, and collaborative projects.
- Clear research agenda in Elementary Science, Mathematics, or STEM education.
Experience teaching in a teacher education program (including Science, Mathematics or STEM education coursework).
- Previous grant experience.
- Three years of teaching experience in elementary science, mathematics, or STEM classrooms.
- Experience supervising teacher candidates in field practicum/internship.
The School of Teacher Education invites applications for a tenure-earning Assistant Professor in Elementary Education with specialization in science, mathematics, or STEM education. The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, the School of Teacher Education, and the Elementary Education program strive to develop a deep understanding of, and respect for, our students and colleagues. Our goal is to prepare teaching professionals who not only transform the lives of their K–12 students, but also seek to improve their schools, communities, academic disciplines, and professions. For more information about the program, visit https://cehhs.fsu.edu/elementary-ed.
The roots of FSU’s 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. Recently expanded in 2023, 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 Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, 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). The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences serves over 4,000 students via 201 full-time faculty and 76 full-time staff.
For more information about the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences visit: https://cehhs.fsu.edu.
Sherry A. Southerland, Search Committee Chair
ssoutherland@admin.fsu.edu
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Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applications should include a letter of application, curriculum vita, a statement of their research agenda, a statement that describes their approaches to teaching, and names of three references with contact information.
Transcripts, work samples (such as teaching artifacts or manuscripts), and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an interview.
Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.
ConsiderationsThis is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is tenure-earning and will be filled as a 9-Month or 12-Month position.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
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