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Position Details
The Department of Education at The University of Tampa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Education beginning in August 2024. An earned terminal degree, either Ph.D. or Ed.D. in the field of education is required. The position will include teaching a broad portfolio of education classes at the undergraduate level. The teaching load for this position is 24 credits per academic year, typically distributed as three 4-credit courses (12 credits) per semester.
The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially based private institution of 11,047 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UT reflects this vibrancy; with 25 consecutive years of enrollment growth, UT boasts over 300 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and most of the world’s countries, and a "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report .
Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications
• Earned doctorate degree in the field of education by August 2024.
• Demonstrated experience in teaching education classes, particularly those examining the Foundations of Education at the collegiate level.
• Three years minimum successful K-6 classroom teaching experience in settings with diverse student populations (more than 5 years relevant experience preferred).
• Evidence of scholarly productivity/potential with a clear research agenda
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates value for human diversity, inclusion, and related social issues.
• Competence in the integration of educational technologies.
Required Attachments
All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
1) Cover letter
2) Curriculum vitae
3) Teaching philosophy
4) Statement of research interest
5) Sample of scholarly writing
6) Copy of graduate transcript
7) Name and email address for 3 reference providers who will address your teaching and scholarship
Additional Information
The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences, and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, and 19 master's programs.
The College of Social Sciences, Mathematics, and Education offers rigorous, high-quality undergraduate curricula in Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Data Science, Education, History, International Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Applied Sociology. Graduate programs include a M.S. in Criminology and Criminal Justice, a M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, and a M.S. in Instructional Design and Technology. Our faculty are excellent teachers and scholars who engage their students both in and out of the classroom. Our college continually fosters relationships with governmental, not-for-profit, and community organizations in the greater Tampa Bay region to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see https://www.ut.edu/socialsciencesmathematicsandeducation/.
The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate based on age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job-related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.
Submission Guidelines
To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.
External Field
Background Check Requirements
Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.
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