Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading Education or Special Education (9 Month Salary)
School of Teacher Education
Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Department
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 nine-month, tenured or tenure-earning assistant or associate professor of Reading Education or Special Education to start in August of 2027; 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.
The successful candidate will have a tenure home in one of two majors within STE: Reading Education or Special Education. These majors work closely together in STE and FCRR, so a collaborative orientation is desired. The candidate will be expected to maintain a rigorous grant writing and research program, including competitive externally funded research grants. The candidate will also teach undergraduate, masters, and/or doctoral level classes within their program, and train doctoral students through active participation in their research program. The candidate will also be expected to participate in university governance in the department, college, and FCRR, at a level that is commensurate with their rank.
The candidate will join an interdisciplinary group of colleagues and students at STE, Anne’s College, and FCRR. Drawing from multiple disciplines, FCRR investigates all aspects of reading and reading-related skills across the lifespan. Through rigorous and robust research, innovation, and engagement, FCRR advances the science of reading to improve learning and achievement from birth through adulthood. Meanwhile, Anne’s College advances society and enriches our community through the support and advocacy of education as a public good, while enhancing the quality of life of all our students, faculty and staff. Through meaningful collaborations, commitment to public scholarship, and integration of research, practice and policy, Anne’s College addresses America’s urgent education challenges in the innovative manner characteristic of FSU. For more information about STE and FCRR, visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/ste and https://fcrr.org
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
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
This position is being advertised as open until filled.
About the College
The roots of FSU’s Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. The College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Human Development & Family Sciences, Department of Health, Nutrition & Food Sciences, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). Anne’s College serves over 4,000 students via approximately 200 full-time faculty and nearly 80 full-time staff.
For more information about the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences visit: https://annescollege.fsu.edu/.
About the University
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!
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Contact Information
Search Committee Chair
Sonia Cabell, Ph.D.
Sigmon Endowed Professor
How to Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Applicants should also include a CV, a cover letter detailing how they meet the required and preferred qualifications, a sample publication, names of three references with contact information, and a statement of research interests.
Transcripts, work samples (such as teaching artifacts or manuscripts), and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an interview.
Review of candidates will begin 10/26/2026 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.