Educational Psychology Assistant Professor
University of North Florida

Job Title:

Educational Psychology Assistant Professor

Position Number:

314670

Requisition Number:

B08668

Position Type:

Faculty 9-10 Months

Time-limited through:

N/A

Type of Appointment:

Full-Time, Tenure-Track

Faculty Position Sub-Type:

Regular

Length of Appointment:

N/A

Internal Recruitment?:

No

Working Hours:

Varies

Department:

Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum

Organization:

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES

Division:

Academic Affairs - DIV

College:

College of Education and Human Services

Approved Hiring Salary Range:

$68,000 - Negotiable

Pay Basis:

Annually

Equal Opportunity:

In 2020, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the HEED institutions and was recognized as a 2020 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives:

N/A

General Description / Primary Purpose:

The College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) at the University of North Florida (UNF) is seeking applications for an innovative assistant professor with expertise in Educational Psychology and Learning Sciences. This person will work with undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs, serve on dissertation committees, assist in the development of education programs, and engage in other instructional duties (determined in accordance with the needs of the Department and the College and the faculty's areas of expertise). This faculty member will join an interdisciplinary team promoting clinically based teacher preparation with local school district partners. Active participation in research and scholarship within teacher education and or foundations in teacher education, resulting in reputable peer-reviewed publications and presentations, is expected. Involvement in relevant professional service at the local, regional, and/or national level is also expected.

Job Function:

Teaching, Research, Service:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses to support educators to implement learning theory across the lifespan, instruction, assessment, and classroom/instructional environments;
• Advise undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking students;
• Participate in program development and accreditation processes;
• Serve on faculty committees at the department, college, and university levels; and
• Provide service within the University, to state and local educational agencies, and to relevant professional organizations.

Percentage Of Time:

100

Marginal Functions:

N/A

Faculty Position Required Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Earned doctorate by the start date in Educational Psychology or a related field;
• Evidence of scholarly research that advances the field of Educational Psychology, including an active record of academic scholarship and productivity;
• Evidence of the ability to lead the entire research process, from project conceptualization to data collection, analysis, and writing;
• Can provide examples of working with a diverse population of preservice and in-service teachers, colleagues, and other stakeholders;
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative;
• Interest or experience working with teachers, staff, administrators, and stakeholders in educational settings;
• Successful experience supporting educators to implement learning theory across the lifespan, instruction, assessment, and classroom/instructional environments;
• Experience developing and teaching graduate courses, both face-to-face and online; and
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with instructional methodologies to support PK-12 student learning and course design at the university level.

Departmental Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience at the graduate level;
• At least three years of successful teaching experience in PK-12 classrooms;
• Successful higher education teaching experience;
• Experience seeking external funding to support research, service, and/or educational activities;
• Experience providing guidance and support to students across different levels (e.g., mentoring masters and doctoral students, supervising dissertations, developing research projects, etc.); and
• Experience with different types of applied research methods (e.g., program evaluation, action research, and improvement science)

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition:

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) is an international network of 135+ graduate schools of education leading the charge to transform the Education Doctorate into the Professional Practice Doctorate in Education. Members are committed to rethinking advanced educational preparation through improved EdD program designs that offer academic rigor, practical impact, applied research, and value. CPED, the first action-oriented effort working to distinguish the EdD from the PhD, defines the EdD as one that prepares educators to become Scholarly Practitioners who can apply appropriate and specific practices, generate new knowledge, and steward the profession.

Foreign Influence Review:
Pursuant to Florida Statute 1010.35, the University must screen applicants seeking research or research-related positions prior to an interview or offer of employment. Applicants applying for such positions must provide additional information to be considered for such positions and may also be required to provide additional documents (e.g., passport, DS-160) based on the information they provide.

Responsible Employee: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.

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

Required Licensure or Certification:

N/A

Machines/Equipment used regularly:

N/A

Anticipated Start Date:

08/02/2024

Job Posting Date:

12/08/2023

Application Review Date:

01/08/2024

Application Deadline:

01/07/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Point of Contact Information:

Heather Goliber h.s.goliber@unf.edu

Hiring Official:

Jennifer Kane

Location if not Jacksonville:

Jacksonville

Special Instructions:

Applicants must complete an online application in OASys at http://www.unfjobs.org and must upload all required documents to be considered for this position.
Required documents:

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of interest
• List of names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references (letters to be provided if hired)

Upload under Department Specific required materials:

• Transcripts of highest degree(s) received
• Summary of your research agenda
• Statement of your teaching philosophy

Applicants must include a list of names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references in their application (letters to be provided if hired).
Optional documents:
Applicants are required to upload the following documents if they answer "Yes" to Question 1/Section A within the Foreign Influence Review Section of their application:

• Foreign Passport (all pages, even blank)
• DS-160

Once you finalize your completed application and have submitted the required documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for this position for your records. If you have any questions about the university or the search process, contact Heather Goliber at h.s.goliber@unf.edu If you have any questions about the position itself, contact Dr. Paul Parkison at paul.parkison@unf.edu

Applicants who do not apply on-line or do not upload all the required documentation will not be considered for this position.Quicklink:

https://www.unfjobs.org/postings/26346

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