Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education / Teacher Education

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor in Social Studies Education in the School of Teaching and Learning. This is a 12-month, non-tenure-accruing faculty appointment beginning in August 2027. The successful applicant will teach and mentor students, engage in the Scholarship of Teaching, and contribute as an engaged colleague and citizen at UF and beyond.

The position focuses primarily on secondary social studies education and also manages elementary-level social studies courses. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face and online formats; advising students in Social Studies Education, Teacher Preparation, and the Teachers, Schools, & Society EdD program; coordinating the Secondary Teacher Preparation graduate certificate and undergraduate Social Studies Education minor; participating in program meetings and continuous improvement; providing service; and conducting scholarly activities consistent with clinical faculty expectations.

Salary is negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is based at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in social studies education, secondary education, or a closely related field; ABD will not be considered.
• At least three years of K–12 public or private teaching experience.
• Knowledge of social studies education, teacher education, and curriculum and instruction.
• Record of excellence in teaching and/or mentoring students in higher education contexts.
• Evidence of collaboration with faculty, students, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience in secondary social studies education, civic discourse, and education for a democratic society.
• Experience designing and delivering high-quality instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats.
• Potential to support graduate students conducting practitioner inquiry.
• Commitment to collegial and collaborative work across disciplines in teacher education.
• Active participation and emerging leadership in teacher education professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Design and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face and online formats.
• Advise graduate and undergraduate students in Social Studies Education, Teacher Preparation, and the Teachers, Schools, & Society EdD program.
• Manage Social Studies courses at the elementary level, with secondary social studies as the primary focus.
• Serve as Program Coordinator for the Secondary Teacher Preparation graduate certificate and the undergraduate Social Studies Education minor.
• Participate in program meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide service to the program, school, college, university, and profession.
• Conduct scholarly activities commensurate with expectations of a clinical faculty member.
• Mentor students and engage in the Scholarship of Teaching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree