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Elementary Education Faculty

Tallahassee State College is a vibrant and comprehensive state college located in Florida’s capital city. With a fall 2025 enrollment of more than 14,000 students, the College is recognized for its commitment to teaching excellence and for producing graduates who earn Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees, as well as college credit certificates.

Tallahassee is also home to two major universities, Florida State University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University—and TSC maintains strong partnerships with both, along with other private higher education institutions. These collaborations expand educational opportunities for students, faculty, and the surrounding community. In addition, TSC works closely with area businesses and organizations to strengthen the local workforce and support regional economic development.

The College, recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges (2025), one of the Nation’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® (2025), and a Great Colleges to Work For® (2025), is excited to announce an opening for the position of Elementary Education Faculty in the Applied Sciences and Technology Division. We’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community.

What You’ll Do

Faculty responsibilities include instruction, curriculum, service and support of college policies and procedures, and professional development. Starting salaries for instructional faculty positions are competitive.  

Who We’re Looking For

The Elementary Education Faculty must have:

• A Master's degree (Doctorate preferred) in elementary education. Or a master’s degree in early childhood education, educational curriculum development, and/or field related to education and instruction plus 18 graduate semester hours in elementary education.

• A valid Florida Professional Educator Certification(s) (Not endorsements) in one or more of the following: Elementary Education (K-6), Reading (K-12), English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Exceptional Student Education (K-12), and/or Reading (K-12).

• Completed at least 3 years of successful, relevant prekindergarten through grade 12 teaching, student services, or school administration experience.

Application Requirements

Complete the online TSC application for the listed position. The following documents are required when completing the online application: 

Resume/CV   

Cover Letter, addressing:

• Commitment to student retention, success and completion.

• Commitment to development and assessment of student learning.

• Use of technology and innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning, including online learning and alternative delivery systems.

• Willingness to support a diverse population of learners inside and beyond the classroom.

• Ability to work in a participatory and collegial setting

Unofficial transcript(s) of all relevant college coursework.

Teaching Philosophy 

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until all vacancies have been filled.