Assistant Professor of Professional/Clinical Practice - School of Education 121920
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Job no: 495344
Work type: Faculty Full-time
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: School of Education
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| Position Number: | 121920 |
| Position Title (Classification Title): | Assistant Professor of Professional/Clinical Practice, 121920 |
| Working Title: | Clinical Assistant Professor/Clinical Supervision |
| Job Summary: | This candidate will serve as the lead instructor for a minimum of two field/clinical courses in the School of Education and additional methods/practicum courses as eligible (preferably reading). This position is non-tenure that oversees the state and CAEP required clinical components of the teacher certification program. The candidate will provide students with meaningful clinical experiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Teaching 12 credit hours per semester. Supervising and coaching pre-service teachers as they prepare to transition into the K-5 classroom. Staying current on latest research and evidenced-based programs/practices in clinical and field experiences for K-5 education. Displaying a collaborative spirit and a desire to work with fellow faculty members, other academic programs, local community agencies, and local, state, and national educational and professional organizations and associations. Teaching online and in person clinical courses in the Elementary Education and Exceptional Student Education programs. Mentoring undergraduate teacher education students. Providing program support for the teacher certification requirements, including duties such as overseeing state clinical requirements, managing CAEP accreditation, and supporting field/clinical course development. Supporting the Elementary Education program through service to the department (e.g., attending departmental meetings and taking leadership opportunities to develop and grow clinical experiences, etc.), and working with colleagues on program, school, and college service activities. Participating in all required training activities. Responding with urgency to changing requirements, priorities, and short deadlines. Completing duties and responsibilities assigned as the position evolves. |
| Department | School of Education |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Position Qualifications: | Doctoral degree in Education or closely related discipline from an accredited institution by the start date of the appointment, minimum of 3 or more years of teaching experience in a K-5 classroom. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Doctoral degree in reading/literacy from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of supervision of teacher candidates in field courses and/or student teaching. Experience teaching undergraduate clinical courses. |
| Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: |
This position requires a criminal background screen. |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
| Work Hours | 8am to 5pm |
| FTE | 1.0 |
| Salary Range | Commensurate with experience |
| Pay Basis | Annually |
| Preferred Response Date: | February 19, 2024 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a cv, letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application for letters of recommendation. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. |
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