Assistant​/Associate Professor in Reading Education or Special Education; School

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor in Reading Education or Special Education (9 Month Salary)

Tallahassee, FL

Regular

Full-Time

61216

School of Teacher Education in the Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

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.

• 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

• 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

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.

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 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: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and .

Contact Info

Search Committee Chair
Sonia Cabell, Ph.D., Sigmon Endowed Professor

Email: scabell

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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, additional 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 10/27/2025 and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.

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.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.