Job description
Job Identification: 43755
Job Category: Faculty
Apply Before: 06/30/2026, 05:10 PM
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US
Hiring Salary: Commensurate on Experience
Essential Personnel: No
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
The open-rank position of Professor of Instruction/Coordinator of Field and Clinical Experiences-Teacher Preparation is housed in the Dean’s Office at the USF College of Education, Tampa, University of South Florida. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education and works closely with Department Chairs and teacher preparation faculty. The position requires a 12-month appointment.
The Professor of Instruction/Coordinator of Field and Clinical Experiences-Teacher Preparation leads coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of clinical practice across teacher preparation programs in the College of Education. Working collaboratively with program clinical coordinators and faculty, this role supports coherence, quality, and alignment of field and clinical experiences across programs and campuses. The coordinator develops and maintains partnerships with PK-12 districts to support placements, internships, and innovative clinical models, and serves as a key point of contact across university, district, and state stakeholders. Responsibilities include coordinating field placements (including large-scale introductory courses), supporting the credentialing and development of university supervisors, and establishing shared policies, structures, and practices to advance clinical education.
This position also supports professional learning, assessment, and accreditation efforts related to clinical practice. Responsibilities include designing and facilitating professional development for clinical stakeholders (e.g., supervisors, mentor teachers), coordinating college-wide events, and overseeing the development and use of evaluation tools, observation instruments, and dispositions assessments. The coordinator supports data collection and use for continuous improvement and accreditation, and monitors and communicates relevant state and national policy.
As part of the overall workload, the position includes teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and engaging in field supervision within teacher preparation programs, as well as college and community related service commitments and/or assignments.
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 in teacher education
- Evidence of strong organizational, planning, and project management skills in a large educational/clinical setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., PK-12 partners, university faculty, and administrators)
- Previous PK-12 teaching and/or school leadership experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coaching and/or supervising preservice and/or in-service teachers
- Experience designing, facilitating, and evaluating high-quality professional learning
- Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining school-university partnerships
- Experience coordinating or overseeing clinical/field-based components of teacher preparation programs
- Familiarity with accreditation processes and use of data for continuous program improvement
- Commitment to taking Florida Clinical Educator Training
- Experience teaching in higher education setting
Salary: Negotiable, competitive, and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
About Us
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF’s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
How to apply
Applications should include a letter describing qualifications for the position in each of the above areas, current vita, 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 #330128080 on all submitted documents. Applications must be submitted electronically to https://jobs.usf.edu/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/USF/.
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by 5:00 P.M. EST on June 30, 2026. For more information about the position or application, please contact Dr. Randi Latzke ([email protected]) and Dr. Laura Sabella ([email protected]), Co-Chairs of the Search Committee.
