School of Teaching and Learning

Clinical Assistant Professor School of Teaching and Learning College of Education

The School of Teaching and Learning (http://education.ufl.edu/school-teaching-learning/) in the College of Education at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL), a comprehensive land-grant research university, invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in Science Education to begin in August 2016. This is a 12 month non-tenure track position. The University of Florida is strongly committed to the diversity of its workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities ● Teach undergraduate and graduate students in science education ● Provide coordination for and leadership of science education programs ● Engage in traditional, blended, and online program development ● Collaborate with faculty and graduate students on scholarship related to science education

Required Qualifications Evidence that doctorate will be earned by August 16, 2016 in curriculum and instruction (with appropriate focus) in science education or closely related field ● K-12 teaching experience ● Strong interpersonal and organizational skills ● Evidence of exemplary teaching, scholarly activity, and collaboration

Desired Qualifications ● Experience with online course development and online teaching ● Experience teaching science education courses in higher education ● Experience with science teacher education across the K-12 spectrum ● Commitment to and evidence of scholarship of practice ● Equivalent of master’s degree in pure or applied science field

Application Procedures Applicants should go to http://jobs.ufl.edu to reference this position in its final version and to apply. Applicants will need to upload to the University of Florida’s Gator Jobs website (1) a letter of application addressing qualifications and describing required and desired qualifications, (2) a curriculum vita, and (3) three letters of reference that address the candidate’s qualifications, and (4) contact information for at least three additional references to be contacted during the search process. Applications will be reviewed beginning on January 18, 2016 and the position will be open until filled or a highly qualified applicant is found. Inquiries about the position may be addressed to Dr. Kent Crippen ([email protected]), Search Committee Chair.

(Continued on back) Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The selection process will be conducted in accordance with “Florida’s Government in the Sunshine” and Public Records laws. Search committee meetings and interviews are open to the public, and applications, CVs, and other documents related to the search may be available to public inspection. The University of Florida is strongly committed to the diversity of its workplace. The College of Education shares this commitment and eagerly invites applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for the position.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The University of Florida College of Education, founded in 1906, is the highest rated education college in both Florida and among public institutions in the Southeast, and is ranked 20th nationally among public education colleges in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report survey of America’s Best Graduate Schools. Four of the college's academic programs, including its online graduate education program, occupy top 20 slots in the US News rankings, with two among the top five in their specialty areas. Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarship—often conducted in partnership with other UF colleges, school districts and communities across the state—are yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in today’s changing world, starting with our youngest learners. The college is involved in three of UF’s designated priority research areas in UF’s state-funded Preeminence initiative. The college has 87 full-time faculty members with distinguished records in teaching, research and service. Faculty researchers last year held more than $86 million worth in awards supporting studies and projects addressing education’s most critical issues. Teaching is one of several areas of study from which UF education students can choose. More than 1,500 education students are enrolled on campus in 28 bachelor’s and advanced degree programs and concentration areas, within nine academic specialties: K-12 Curriculum and Instruction • Counseling and Counselor Education • Early Childhood Education • Educational Leadership • Higher Education Administration • Research and Evaluation Methods • School Psychology • Special Education • Student Personnel in Higher Education. Enrollment in the college’s nationally ranked online programs tops 1,750 students from around the world. To sustain the college's innovative edge deep into the 21st century, heightened emphasis on emerging technology, advanced graduate studies and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrow's leaders in all education disciplines. The college's educator preparation programs have been continuously accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) since 1954. Almost 30,000 “EduGator” alumni are located throughout the world.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Florida, established in 1853, is a public, land-grant research university and one of the most comprehensive and academically diverse universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 14th among public universities. Rankings like 4th among AAU publics and 3rd in Kiplinger’s “Best Values in Public Colleges” are a result of UF’s commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes, and boasts more than 4,000 faculty members, 50,000 students and 367,000 alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated $700 million in research awards. The Florida Legislature in 2013 designated UF as the state’s “preeminent” university and allocated $15 million annually to UF for five years to support the university’s goal of joining the nation’s top 10 public research universities.

ABOUT THE AREA: UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida, a progressive college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and Southern charm, along with excellent schools. Gainesville is often recognized as one of America’s best college towns and is easily accessible to three major metropolitan areas (Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa). The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Gainesville as a “Tree City USA” every year since 1982. Add the allure of Florida’s famous sunshine, tropical breezes, and abundant wilderness, springs and rivers nearby, and it s little wonder that top-caliber faculty and students find our college and university to be the perfect balance of premier academics and a fulfilling lifestyle.