Clinical Instructor of Teacher Education

Department

Teaching, Learning & Curriculum, Chair

Compensation

$65,000.00 Annual

 

General Description/Primary Purpose:

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum is seeking a 12-month, non-tenure earning, Clinical Instructor of Teacher Education. Position responsibilities include:

• Supervise, coach, instruct, and mentor teacher candidates in a variety of communities  

• Coach and mentor supervisors and teachers Support teacher candidates and UNF faculty in program pathways. 

• Engage in ongoing partnership work with charter and public-school districts. 

• Contribute to the ongoing assessment, professional learning, and improvement of the education program. 

• Collaborate with university faculty and staff on research initiatives and district partners to develop and implement innovative teaching strategies and curriculum enhancements.

• Build and enhance current and new partnerships. 

• Participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives.

• Other relevant responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisor: This position will report to the Department Chair, Dr. Christian Winterbottom.

Working Hours:  Varies

Supervision Exercised: This is not a supervisory role.

Required Licensure: N/A

Anticipated Start Date: The position is expected to begin on August 4, 2025. 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree in education or related field from an accredited institution

• Experience with clinical supervision and mentorship

• Experience in partnership work with school districts

• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment 

Preferred Qualifications / Skills: 

• Teaching experience at the college or university level

• Experience in PK-12 settings

Application Materials Required:

Applicants must 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) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials by the date of hire. 

Additional Requirements:

Applicants may be required to upload additional documents based on their responses to the Foreign Influence Review questions:

• Passport (all pages including blank pages) and

• Form DS-160 (if ever submitted. If not, upload an explanation) 

Application Review Date: Initial review of applications will begin on July 15, 2025.

Job Posting Close Date: Open until filled.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit an online application that includes all required application documents. If you have any questions about this position, please contact Dr. Christian Winterbottom at c.winterbottom@unf.edu.

About the Department: The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum, through teaching, research and public service, and its commitment to leadership and excellence, strives to enhance the quality of education in its varied forms and settings in Florida, the nation, and the world. More information on TLC can be found at: https://www.unf.edu/silverfield/tlc/index.html.

 

 

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

 

 

Equal Opportunity

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