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Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading Education or Special Education (9 Month
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Overview
Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading Education or Special Education (9 Month Salary) School of Teacher Education in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Tallahassee, FL. Regular, Full-Time. Job ID: 61216. The School of Teacher Education (STE) in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne’s College) and the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) at the Florida State University invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The position is expected to start in Fall 2026; however, the start date is negotiable. The position will involve teaching, research, and service within STE, and will include a joint appointment with FCRR. The position carries a reduced teaching assignment with correspondingly high expectations for research productivity. Responsibilities
Candidates will be expected to maintain a rigorous grant writing and research program, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in their program, train doctoral students, and participate in university governance commensurate with rank. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Reading Education, Special Education, or related field Demonstrated evidence of rigorous research productivity Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and training Demonstrated commitment to continued grant-funded research and scholarly productivity Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to and evidence of developing doctoral students Demonstrated evidence of (or potential for) an externally funded, independent research program A quality program of research related to reading and/or writing development, assessment, instruction, intervention, or related topic areas (emerging at the assistant rank, established at the associate rank) Teaching experience in preschool through grade 12 settings Other Information
The position involves teaching, research, and service within STE and FCRR, with a joint appointment. The success candidate will have a tenure home in one of two majors within STE: Reading Education or Special Education. The position is intended to start Fall 2026 but is negotiable. The candidate is expected to maintain a rigorous grant writing and research program and to teach undergraduate, masters, and/or doctoral level classes, train doctoral students, and participate in university governance at a level commensurate with rank. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary group of colleagues and students at STE, Anne’s College, and FCRR. FCRR investigates all aspects of reading and reading-related skills across the lifespan. Anne’s College advances education as a public good and supports research, practice, and policy. For more information about STE and FCRR, visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/ste and https://fcrr.org. The roots of FSU’s Anne Spencer Daves College date back to the university’s establishment. The College is the oldest of its kind in Florida and, recently expanded in 2023, hosts six academic departments and three laboratory schools. Anne’s College serves over 4,000 students via 201 full-time faculty and 76 full-time staff. For more information about the college, visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/. Contact Info
Search Committee Chair: Sonia Cabell, Ph.D., Sigmon Endowed Professor scabell@fsu.edu University Information: Florida State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Application Process
How To Apply: If qualified and interested, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants must complete the online application with all applicable information and include education details. Materials should include a CV, a cover letter detailing how qualifications are met, a sample publication, three references with contact information, and a statement of research interests. Transcripts, teaching artifacts/manuscripts, and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for interview. Review of candidates will begin 10/27/2025 and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible. Equal Employment Opportunity: FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading Education or Special Education (9 Month Salary) School of Teacher Education in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Tallahassee, FL. Regular, Full-Time. Job ID: 61216. The School of Teacher Education (STE) in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences (Anne’s College) and the Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR) at the Florida State University invite applications for a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The position is expected to start in Fall 2026; however, the start date is negotiable. The position will involve teaching, research, and service within STE, and will include a joint appointment with FCRR. The position carries a reduced teaching assignment with correspondingly high expectations for research productivity. Responsibilities
Candidates will be expected to maintain a rigorous grant writing and research program, teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in their program, train doctoral students, and participate in university governance commensurate with rank. Qualifications
Ph.D. in Reading Education, Special Education, or related field Demonstrated evidence of rigorous research productivity Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and training Demonstrated commitment to continued grant-funded research and scholarly productivity Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated commitment to and evidence of developing doctoral students Demonstrated evidence of (or potential for) an externally funded, independent research program A quality program of research related to reading and/or writing development, assessment, instruction, intervention, or related topic areas (emerging at the assistant rank, established at the associate rank) Teaching experience in preschool through grade 12 settings Other Information
The position involves teaching, research, and service within STE and FCRR, with a joint appointment. The success candidate will have a tenure home in one of two majors within STE: Reading Education or Special Education. The position is intended to start Fall 2026 but is negotiable. The candidate is expected to maintain a rigorous grant writing and research program and to teach undergraduate, masters, and/or doctoral level classes, train doctoral students, and participate in university governance at a level commensurate with rank. The candidate will join an interdisciplinary group of colleagues and students at STE, Anne’s College, and FCRR. FCRR investigates all aspects of reading and reading-related skills across the lifespan. Anne’s College advances education as a public good and supports research, practice, and policy. For more information about STE and FCRR, visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/ste and https://fcrr.org. The roots of FSU’s Anne Spencer Daves College date back to the university’s establishment. The College is the oldest of its kind in Florida and, recently expanded in 2023, hosts six academic departments and three laboratory schools. Anne’s College serves over 4,000 students via 201 full-time faculty and 76 full-time staff. For more information about the college, visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/. Contact Info
Search Committee Chair: Sonia Cabell, Ph.D., Sigmon Endowed Professor scabell@fsu.edu University Information: Florida State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Application Process
How To Apply: If qualified and interested, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service. Applicants must complete the online application with all applicable information and include education details. Materials should include a CV, a cover letter detailing how qualifications are met, a sample publication, three references with contact information, and a statement of research interests. Transcripts, teaching artifacts/manuscripts, and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for interview. Review of candidates will begin 10/27/2025 and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible. Equal Employment Opportunity: FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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