Job Description: The School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL), a comprehensive land-grant research university and member of the Association of American Universities, invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor. This is a twelve month, time limited, non-tenure track position with an initial appointment for one year. This position is time limited and continuation of this appointment is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance in the position. This position will begin as soon as a qualified candidate can be located and will be based in Palm Beach, Florida. Responsibilities: Recruit, advise, and instruct practicing educators in Palm Beach County for a distance learning graduate certificate program in STEM education Collaborate with UF faculty on program development for STEM graduate certificate and related distance graduate programs Assist with project coordination and serve as liaison to project partners, including in-county travel across Palm Beach County and periodic travel to Gainesville for planning meetings Collaborate with UF faculty and staff on Palm Beach STEM Initiative grant efforts in Palm Beach County
Minimum Requirements: Required Qualifications\: Completed doctorate (by August 2013) in STEM education, teacher education, curriculum and instruction with a teacher education focus, or a closely related area Strong content background in at least one STEM area (science, technology, engineering, or math) At least three years of successful 6-12 classroom teaching experience in a STEM area Experience teaching in higher education Evidence of ability and willingness to work collaboratively and with a commitment to collegiality
Preferred Qualifications Desired Qualifications: Direct experience with distance teaching and learning Direct experience with school reform initiatives, particularly in secondary schools Direct experience supporting STEM education reform Direct experience with university-school partnerships
To Apply: http://jobs.ufl.edu/postings/42608