Visiting Assistant Professor, Education

Position Details

The Education Department at The University of Tampa invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Education. We seek an enthusiastic and accomplished individual with a terminal degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related field in education, specializing in an area of Secondary Education. The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of a master's degree in TESOL with working knowledge and experience of grades 6-12 public school state standards, district level teacher evaluation frameworks, and InTASC.
 

Review of applications will begin February 26, 2024.
 

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 .

Responsibilities will include:
•    Teaching a range of courses related to Secondary Curriculum and Instruction at the undergraduate level.
•    Teaching a range of ESOL related courses at the undergraduate level.
•    Oversight of the Professional Education Minor
•    Supervising students in field-based settings.
•    Developing and delivering innovative and engaging curriculum that aligns with current educational trends and standards.
•    Mentoring and advising students contributing to their academic and professional growth.
•    Engaging in and maintaining an active and impactful research agenda in the field of education.
•    Collaborating with colleagues in committee work, on research projects, and publications.
•    Participating in departmental and university service activities.
•    Contributing to the development and enhancement of curriculum and program offerings.
 

Minimum qualifications
•    Terminal degree in Curriculum and Instruction or related field in education specializing in Secondary Education.
•    Possess a minimum of a master's degree in TESOL.
•    Documentation of a minimum of three years of recent successful teaching experience in a 6-12 setting.
•    Evidence of scholarly productivity with a clear research agenda.
•    Evidence of leadership roles in educational settings.

Desired qualifications:  
•    Experience in teaching education courses at the college level.
•    Demonstrates best teaching practices in curriculum theory that engage student learning.
•    Demonstrates potential or a record of significant contributions to educational research.
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Demonstrates value for human diversity, inclusion, and related social issues.
•    Infuses technology in planning and implementing curriculum.
•    Applicants with five years or more of recent teaching experience in 6-12 a setting
 

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

4. Statement of Research Interest

5. Sample of Scholarly Writing

6. Copy of Graduate Transcripts

Reference Letters 
Three reference letters from external providers are required.  Please have the reference provider email the reference letter to [email protected] to include your name and the position you applied for in the email subject line. 
 
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/academics/college-of-social-sciences-mathematics-and-education.
 
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.