Clinical Assistant Professor - Early Childhood​/Primary Education

Department Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, Chair Compensation Negotiable General  Description / Primary

Purpose:

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, within the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services, is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Clinical Assistant Professor of Early Childhood/Primary Education. This position is designed for an experienced educator and teacher-leader committed to excellence in teaching, clinical supervision, partnership development, advising, and educator preparation across diverse educational settings.

The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in clinical supervision and coaching, early childhood and primary education, literacy and structured literacy practices, inclusive education, child development, and evidence-based instructional practices. The faculty member will support undergraduate and graduate programs while collaborating with schools, community organizations, and university partners to strengthen educator preparation, experiential learning, and community engagement initiatives aligned with the mission of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services.

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.

Serve as Program Area Leader for Early Childhood, including supporting program initiatives, adjuncts, and part-time faculty, assisting with scheduling, practicum and intern placements, and with recruiting, advising, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students (including TEACH Scholars) regarding academic progression and clinical experiences and placements.

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:

Varies Supervision Exercised:
This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/AAnticipated

Start Date:

The position is expected to begin on August 3, 2026.

Required Qualifications Earned 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.

Preferred Qualifications 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…