Knowledge of literacy instruction, reading development, structured literacy, and Science of Reading-aligned evidence-based practices across early childhood and primary grade levels.
Experience with establishing relationships with school-based partners; serving as faculty in residence.
Experience with teacher preparation accreditation standards (e.g., CAEP, NAEYC, Florida DOE standards, FEAPs).
Experience with inclusive education, exceptional student education (ESE), multilingual learners, and differentiated instruction.
Experience with online learning management systems and instructional technology platforms (e.g., Canvas, GoReact, Zoom, or similar educational technologies).
Experience designing and delivering high quality instruction in face-to-face, hybrid and online formats.
Experience developing partnerships with public schools and other stakeholders.
Record of professional presentations, grants, or leadership activities.
Additional Application Materials Required:
Applicants should be prepared to provide the following required documents:
Current curriculum vitae
Cover letter
Name, phone number, and email address of three professional references will be requested during the application review stage.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) do
Benefits
NegotiableGeneral Description / Primary Purpose:Position Responsibilities:Teach clinical courses and supervise/mentor/coach teacher candidates in instructional planning, classroom management, assessment, differentiated instruction, and professional dispositions; teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood/primary education.Provide leadership for the UNF Preschool's mission as a "lab school to provide a research and training site for UNF's academic community" including serving on the advisory board.Support curriculum development aligned with Florida Department of Education standards, accreditation requirements, and best practices in early childhood and educator preparation.Participate in program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.Engage in service activities within the department, college, university, and professional community.Collaborate with faculty on innovative teaching practices, research, grant opportunities, and community-engaged experiential scholarship.Maintain knowledge of current trends in early childhood education, literacy development including structured literacy, child-centered models, inclusive practices, educational technology, and child development.Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local schools, districts, the UNF Preschool, and community organizations in the area.Supervisor : This position will report to the Department Chair.Working Hours: VariesSupervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.Required Licensure: N/AAnticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.Required QualificationsEarned doctorate or terminal degree in Education or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the employment start date.Minimum of three years of successful P-12 teaching, including experience working with students with disabilities and various learning needs.Experience teaching, supervising, mentoring, and supporting teacher candidates in various clinical and field-based settings.Effective communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Vision insurance
Unf · Jacksonville, FL