Teaching Faculty I, 12 Month Salary - Multiple Openings (Honors Program)
Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL

Job Info

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Department: Honors Program Responsibilities

The Florida State University Honors Program seeks two dynamic educators to join our Core Faculty with an anticipated start date of the Spring 2025 semester. The successful candidates for these positions will have the opportunity to design and teach Honors Signature Courses which are small, interactive courses which introduce students to topics that push thematic and disciplinary boundaries. These courses, available exclusively to students in the University Honors Program, and the dedicated faculty who teach them, are critical to the continuing growth and success of the program. Successful candidates will spend the Spring 2025 semester on course release, designing Signature Courses to be taught in subsequent semesters. The teaching load is 4-4-2 over a 12-month contract and all courses in the University Honors Program are capped at 24 students. Semesters with a four-course load typically consist of teaching two sections each of two unique courses. Summer semesters may include the opportunity to teach abroad. Contracts are renewable and Specialized Teaching Faculty I are eligible for promotion to Specialized Teaching Faculty II after five years of meritorious performance which includes an increased contract length and promotion raise. Each Honors Core Faculty member receives a yearly $2500 professional development stipend, a $1000 curriculum development stipend, and has the opportunity to apply for Professional Development Leave for every three years of service.

Competitive candidates are passionate teachers who have experience designing courses for motivated and engaged learners. The University Honors Program serves students from all majors and backgrounds and ideal candidates will be able to design and teach courses with interdisciplinary appeal. The University Honors Program also provides support for co-curricular programming and encourages faculty and students to position themselves as intellectual innovators within a thriving university community. We welcome applications from all fields and specializations which complement existing program strengths. Vitae of current Honors Core Faculty can be found at https://honors.fsu.edu/about/core-faculty.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or other terminal degree in discipline.
• At least one year of teaching experience in higher education after the completion of a terminal degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in an Honors program or college.
• Demonstrated ability to create and teach interdisciplinary courses which push thematic and disciplinary boundaries and appeal to a diverse range of students.

Contact Info

Dr. Michael Furman, Associate Director - University Honors Program

mfurman@fsu.edu

University Information

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, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. 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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Anticipated Salary Range

High $60,000's, commensurate with education and experience.

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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.

Application review will begin September 9th, 2024. Please submit the following:

• Cover Letter which details your ability to contribute to the program.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (two pages maximum).
• Course descriptions and reading selections for three courses that you might offer as Honors Signature Courses (two pages total maximum).
• Names and contact information for three references (references will only be contacted for finalists).
• Note: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a syllabus for a current course prior to interview.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This is a 12 month Teaching Faculty I position. Promotion criteria is outlined in the department bylaws.

The anticipated start date is spring 2025 and two positions are available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.

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