COEDU -Rank Professor Of Instruction​/Director of Field and Clinical

Position: COEDU Open-Rank Professor Of Instruction/Director of Field and Clinical Experiences
Job-:
Faculty

Location:

Tampa, FL, United States Workplace:
On-site

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:
Hiring Salary:
Negotiable Essential Personnel:
No

The University of South Florida College of Education serves a community of over 2,200 students and 130 faculty members dedicated to advancing high-quality education through excellence in research, teaching, and learning. Accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and fully approved by the Florida Department of Education, the College offers innovative teacher training and collaborative graduate programs aimed at developing educational leaders.

In partnership with school districts across the Tampa Bay region, the College is committed to extending proven educational initiatives and exploring new approaches to preparing lifelong learners. Whether pursuing initial teaching certification or advancing professional development through graduate studies, the College provides comprehensive resources and support to help students achieve their educational and career goals.

Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field.

Demonstrated experience in clinical practice within teacher education.

Experience coordinating, supervising, or overseeing clinical and/or field-based components of educator preparation programs.

Demonstrated success developing and sustaining school-university partnerships.

Experience coaching, mentoring, and/or supervising preservice and/or in-service educators.

Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating professional learning for educators or clinical partners.

Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Previous PK-12 teaching and/or school leadership experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience serving in a director, coordinator, department, college, or university leadership role related to teacher preparation, clinical practice, field experiences, or educator preparation.

Familiarity with accreditation, assessment, accountability, and continuous improvement processes in educator preparation.

Experience teaching in a higher education setting.

Demonstrated organizational, planning, project management, and problem-solving skills in complex educational environments.

Experience developing innovative models of educator preparation, including residency, co-teaching, yearlong clinical practice, or other school-university partnership models.

Experience leading professional learning for university supervisors, mentor teachers, clinical faculty, and PK-12 partners.

Evidence of statewide or national leadership, professional presentations, publications, grants, or professional service related to teacher preparation, clinical practice, or educator preparation.

Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and complex initiatives involving faculty, school districts, university supervisors, mentor teachers, and other stakeholders.

SALARY:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current curriculum vitae, unofficial university transcripts, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references. All required documents must be uploaded in one PDF attachment. Position finalists will be required to provide official university transcripts and letters of recommendation from professional references.

Letters from references are not required at the time of application. References will not be contacted until the advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification. Please specify Position #  on all submitted documents. Applications must be submitted electronically to . To locate the posting, search for requisition #44604.Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00 PM EST on November 20, 2026.  

For more information about the position or application, please contact Dr. Jennifer Jacobs (jjacobs8), Chair of the Search Committee. Responsibilities The open-rank position of Professor of Instruction/Director of Field and Clinical Experiences – Teacher Preparation is housed in the Dean's Office in the USF College of Education, Tampa, University of South Florida. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and works collaboratively with Department Chairs, Program Coordinators,…