Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Teacher Education

Job Description: The University of Florida invites applications for an open rank (Assistant/Associate/Full) tenure-track Professor of Teacher Education position with a focus on initial teacher preparation and technology to work within the Teachers, Schools, and Society (TSS) program in the School of Teaching and Learning (STL) at UF. The TSS program area focuses on issues that impact st century education and teacher education, as faculty study the intersections of curriculum, teaching, and teacher education in a technology-rich global society. This position builds upon a rich tradition of excellence in scholarship on teacher preparation and professional learning. The successful applicant will join a collaborative, cohesive, and energetic community of scholars within the College that is committed to high quality teaching, research, and service. We welcome a candidate whose scholarship focuses on issues of critical national and global importance in teacher education including: critical, theoretical and foundational approaches towards initial teacher preparation that incorporate creative and ethical use of AI, digital fairness, and comprehensive design principles; theory and practice of technology-centered teacher education and supervision; the initial and ongoing development of high-quality teachers for all students; the design, development, and assessment of teacher preparation programs in the age of accountability and ubiquitous digital learning tools (e.g. simulations, virtual/augmented reality, AI); clinically-rich traditional and alternative pathways in teacher education; and the future of teaching and learning in an era of big data and generative AI. Our faculty share a commitment to advancing opportunities and outcomes for all in P- education. The successful applicant for the tenure-track position is expected to maintain a clear, systematic line of research; regularly seek external funding; publish in major scholarly journals; present research findings at meetings of professional associations; contribute to advising and teaching, especially through the provision of scholarly and conceptual leadership in the STL’s elementary and/or secondary teacher education programs; and recruiting and mentoring doctoral students in both our on-campus research intensive Ph.D. program and online professional practice doctorate. Additionally, the successful applicant will engage in service to the program, school, college, university, and profession. This 9-month tenure-accruing faculty appointment will begin August 6 and include the possibility of summer employment. Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Responsibilities: Conduct scholarly activities commensurate with expectations of a tenure-track faculty member at a research-intensive university Publish in respected refereed scholarly journals salient to the candidate’s line of research Vigorously pursue external funding Advise, engage, and mentor graduate students in teaching, research, and outreach activities Teach face-to-face and online courses Participate in program development Provide service to the program, school, college, university, and profession ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Education at the University of Florida, founded in 6, has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation in Online Graduate Education for the last nine years, No. 2 nationally for undergraduate education and 6th nationally among public and private education schools (U.S. News & World Report). Three of the College's academic programs occupy top- spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (1st), Special Education (4th), and Elementary Education (th). Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarship—often conducted in partnership with other UF colleges, school districts and communities across the state and nation—are yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in today’s changing world, starting with our youngest learners. Faculty researchers last year garnered more than $.3 million in external awards supporting studies and projects addressing education’s most critical issues. With both on campus and online options, the college offers bachelor’s and advanced degree programs and concentration areas, within nine academic specialties. To sustain the college's innovative edge, heightened emphasis on emerging technologies, student experience and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrow's leaders in all education disciplines. The College's educator preparation programs have been continuously nationally accredited since 4. Follow us: @UF_COE (X), @uf_coe (Instagram), @university-of-florida-college-of-education (LinkedIn), and @UF.COE (Facebook) ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Florida, founded in 3, is a public land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant research university and one of the most academically comprehensive universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 7th among public universities. National rankings such as 1st by the Wall Street Journal and 4th by Forbes in their respective lists of Public Universities are a result of UF’s commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to colleges and more than research, service and education centers, bureaus and institutes, and boasts more than 6, faculty members, , students and , living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $1. billion in research awards. UF recently launched a $ million AI partnership with NVIDIA, taking the first step toward ensuring equitable access to bringing AI to students and faculty from across campus and the state. The Florida Legislature designated UF as a “preeminent'' state university in 3. ABOUT THE AREA: UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida, a vibrant college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and charm, along with excellent schools. Gainesville, located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, 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 2. USA Today ranked Gainesville as the number one place to move in the Sunshine State. Add the allure of Florida’s famous sunshine, tropical breezes, and abundant wilderness, springs, rivers and seashores nearby, and it is 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. Expected Salary: Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in teacher education, curriculum and instruction, or closely related field. Record of scholarship as demonstrated through publications and presentations at national conferences (commensurate with experience) Demonstrated scholarly commitment to the initial preparation of teachers with an emphasis on technology. Active engagement with and/or leadership in teacher education professional organizations Strong knowledge of research methods Relevant teaching experience Evidence of commitment to collaboration with faculty, students, and other stakeholders Track record or evidence of potential to propose, secure, and successfully manage externally funded projects Preferred: Teaching, research, and/or service experiences with learners in a range of contexts Record of effectively mentoring advanced graduate students Ability to positively contribute to national visibility of the School and College A commitment to working in an interdisciplinary teaching and learning environment Record of relevant teaching experience in both K- and teacher education contexts Experience teaching and designing online and face-to-face classes that incorporate emerging technologies (e.g. AI, VR/AR, adaptive learning, simulations)