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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Senior Research Scientist and Associate Director for Research

Description:

The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation's oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation's leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.

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Responsibilities:

Senior Research Scientist is the title for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary professional contributions and consistent high-quality research evaluation in an area that involves young children and their families, as well as excellence in professional or public service. The Senior Research Scientist must demonstrate significant leadership by obtaining external funding, administering projects, publishing his or her work in high quality peer-reviewed journals, or developing materials or intervention models that are used widely. A Senior Research Scientist has exhibited evidence of high-quality technical expertise in his or her field of work and is noted for the creativity and originality of his or her contributions. The Senior Research Scientist has achieved national or international recognition for his or her work and is called upon for advice and consultation by state and federal agencies as well as professional organizations. A Senior Research Scientist has a formal relationship with a UNC-CH academic department in an adjunct, research, or clinical faculty role. A Senior Research Scientist is expected to meet the education and experience qualifications described below, to have achieved sustained excellence in research evaluation in an area that fits with the mission of FPG, and to show a high level of competence and contribution in public and professional service.

Required Qualifications:

• Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
• Experience related to children, adolescents, or young adults with developmental disabilities and their families; lower resourced communities, including rural communities; school readiness; quality of care; child mental health; impact of technology on families and children, including artificial intelligence; OR education or health policies, programs, or practices that impact children.
• Demonstrated experience in written communication, public speaking and presentation, knowledge of research, qualitative or quantitative evaluation methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer a Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Social Work, Public Health or Policy, or related discipline.
• success in obtaining federal funding to support major initiatives or research.
• previous program leadership and management experience.
• established track record of collaborating and connecting with internal and external partners.
• experience in real-world and applied research, or clear translational potential to real-word settings.

Application:

Application Review Date:  11/04/2024

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

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California State University Long Beach, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

Description:

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

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Responsibilities:

1. teach a range of courses in Early Childhood Education. Primary teaching responsibilities may include the following:
2. EDEC 400 Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3. EDEC 410 Social-Emotional and Cognitive Learning in Early Childhood Education
4. EDEC 420 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Early Childhood Education
5. EDEC 422 Developing Family, School, and Community Partnerships
6. EDEC 430 Advocating for Early Intervention with Young Children and their Families
7. EDEC 450 Teaching Early Language and Literacy (Birth-K)
8. EDEC 522 Developing Family, School, and Community Partnerships
9. EDEC 520 Curriculum and Assessment in Early Childhood Education
10. May supervise teacher candidates in preschool or elementary education programs
11. Engage in partnerships, service, and collaboration in PK-12 schools, community colleges, and other educational and community organizations
12. Contribute to college-wide and/or community-based efforts to close/ address equity and opportunity gaps
13. Engage in research, scholarship, and creative activities, leading to publications, conference presentations, etc.
14. Participate in service and faculty governance through program, department, college, and university meetings and committees
15. Maintain a campus office work schedule aligned with department workload (which may include evening and Saturday class sessions) and varied office hours

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education or a related field with an emphasis on early childhood education, preschool education, preschool learning, child development, elementary education, elementary content area methods, or another appropriate degree in content area. Degree at time of application or official notification of completion of the doctoral degree by August 1, 2025.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse, multilingual, and neurodiverse urban preschool and/or elementary- level students, especially those similar to the surrounding CSULB communities
• Earned a school teaching credential in the United States, or California Teacher Permit, or higher permit (supervisor or director permits)
• Experience being the teacher of record in United States preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first, second, or third-grade classrooms.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including Black/African American, Latine/x, Native American/Indigenous, low-income, first-generation, and minoritized students
• Demonstrate potential for classroom-based scholarship in the field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrates experience of successfully working with populations demographically and/or socioeconomically similar to the CSULB student body
• Potential for teaching effectiveness and excellence at the college level in teacher education, with an emphasis on teacher preparation courses or post-baccalaureate courses in preschool education, elementary education, and TK-3 methods
• Experience supporting students with minoritized identities or experience using inclusive and culturally relevant teaching strategies in a diverse higher education classroom
• At least three years of experience being the teacher of record in United States urban preschool, transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, first, second, or third-grade classrooms in urban settings
• Experience with mentoring and/or coaching preservice teachers in PK-3 settings
• Demonstrated capacity and potential for leadership (i.e., supporting other teachers, professional development) and/or curriculum design
• Potential for effective use of a wide range of instructional technologies pertaining to teacher education, including online teaching
• Potential for working with accreditation agencies or community partners
• Experience working with bilingual communities

Application:

Application Review Date:  Open until filled

A background check (including a criminal record check and telephone reference check with most recent employer) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.

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City University of New York, Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Development and Learning (ECDL) Program

Description:

The School of Education of Hunter College-CUNY invites applications for an assistant professor tenure track position in the Early Childhood Development and Learning (ECDL) Program, birth through grade 2, starting late August 2025.

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Responsibilities:

1. conduct research and publish scholarly writing in early childhood special education
2. teach graduate (MA & EdD) courses that span birth through grade 2
3. supervise students in field placements
4. advise graduate students
5. serve on department, school of education, college, and university committees
6. develop and maintain relationships with local programs that work in homes, classrooms and communities
7. develop training and/or research grant proposals
9. and demonstrate leadership in the field

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D with professional preparation and practical experience in early childhood special education
• extensive knowledge of theory and practice in early childhood special education
• strong evidence of established or promising research and scholarly activity
• university teaching and supervisory experience
• competence in a variety of methods and tools for university teaching, including technology
• and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution

Application:

Application Review Date: December 2, 2024

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number.

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Western Michigan University, Assistant Professor

Description:

Western Michigan University's Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies, within the College of Education and Human Development, invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education.

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Responsibilities:

1. Support and advance the mission of the department of TLES and Western Michigan University by fostering a learning environment that supports students and contributes to the department's strategic goals.
2. Instruct undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in Early Childhood Education using varied approaches, including face-to-face, hybrid, and virtual classes.
3. Maintain an active research agenda in early childhood education, leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences, and applying for research funding.
4. Engage in service to the professional community through participation in relevant associations.
5. Engage in outreach activities and community partnerships.
6. Contribute to departmental committees, participate in faculty governance, and engage in university-wide initiatives.
7. Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department's programs and initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in early childhood education or related field (ABD considered if degree is conferred by start date) from an accredited institution.
• Experience teaching (3 years minimum) in early childhood settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and inclusion.
• Emphasis on a developmentally relevant approach to teaching Early Childhood Education.
• Evidence of a focused research plan.
• Focus on collaborative multi-disciplinary work.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels, particularly in Early childhood Education.
• Specialization or focus on the developmental and educational needs of children from age 3 - grade 3.
• Knowledge of the unique needs of multilingual learners and strategies to support their success.
• Involvement in professional, educational, and/or community-based organizations related to early childhood education.
• Interest in curriculum development, program evaluation, and/or the creation of new courses to meet emerging educational needs.
• Understanding of the grant writing process and interest in seeking funding for educational initiatives or research.

Application:

Application Review Date: August 15, 2025

Qualified candidates must apply online and submit a curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining qualifications and interest in the position, and contact information for three professional references. Please apply online at http://www.wmich.edu/hr/jobs/.

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University of Houston, Post Doctoral Fellow

Description:

Possesses, understands, and applies a comprehensive knowledge in area of specialization. Develops understanding and skills to allow for completion of assignments that cross fields of specialization. Develops leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Receives/Reviews progress and evaluates results of experiments or projects under control or supervisory responsibility.
• Recommends changes in research, testing or experimental procedures.
• May be responsible for a single highly technical and complex piece of research equipment.
• May review and evaluate the effectiveness of personnel.
• May plan for and assign personnel to projects under control.
• Operates with latitude for unreviewed action.
• May receive general supervision conferring with higher levels only in unusual situations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Application:

• A cover letter detailing your research experience and interest in early childhood education and quantitative methods.
• Current CV. A sample of academic writing with data analysis details (first author only). Contact information for three references.

 Application Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For best consideration, submit your application by November 1, 2024

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Postdoctoral Research Associate

Description:

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction (https://education.illinois.edu/ci) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a postdoctoral research associate who will take the lead in intervention implementation, data collection, and analysis in Math Partners, a NSF-funded project that uses early math learning in preschool to support relationships between home and school. The postdoctoral research associate will have expertise in early childhood education, family engagement, and/or early math pedagogy. Read More

Responsibilities:

• Serve as program coordinator for Math Partners (collaborate with faculty and school-based participants, schedule and facilitate program meetings, assist in writing reports).
• Work as the lead instructional coach in the Math Partners intervention.
• Plan and facilitate meetings with research participants.
• Serve as the lead data collector and support data analysis.
• Conduct independent research in the area of family engagement and/or math pedagogy.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have earned a doctorate in early childhood education, math education, teacher education, or related field, within the past five years or have proof of completion by August 16, 2024.
• Evidence of scholarly activity/potential is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in preschool through second grade.
• Research (published or in progress) in early math and/or family engagement.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience with professional development, particularly coaching teachers.

Application:

Application Review Date:  6:00 PM CST on Monday, July 29, 2024

To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: cover letter, CV, and contact information (name, email address) for three professional references. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be submitted by 6:00 PM CST on Monday, July 29, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted through August 12, 2024; however, priority consideration will be granted to those submitted by July 29, 2024. Prospective applicants with questions about the position are encouraged to contact Dr. Stephanie Sanders-Smith (ssmit37@illinois.edu). For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

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Portland State University, Assistant Professor

Description:

Portland State University (PSU) is an urban university and Oregon’s largest, offering over 200 programs for Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees. More than 27,000 students from all backgrounds bring diverse perspectives to our classrooms and campus life, from the tree-lined Park Blocks to the bustling Urban Plaza and state-of-the-art science labs. We take pride in of our world-class faculty, groundbreaking research and international reputation for excellence in sustainability, community engagement, and innovation.Read More

Responsibilities:

• Applicants should have a record that shows promise of success in teaching, research, and community outreach and the ability to foster community relationships and engage in online and in-person learning collaboratively with students, community partners, staff, and colleagues. Applicants should have a minimum of 3 years of direct classroom work in early childhood settings. We are seeking individuals who want to focus on the development of early childhood teachers and leaders and engage in collaborative relationships with early childhood settings and infant/toddler centers.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, teaching and learning, child development, or closely related area from an accredited program by the time of start date.
• Three years of direct successful classroom work in early childhood education
• Experience in multicultural and/or multilingual settings
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, with experience in early childhood settings, working with students, staff, and/or communities representing diverse identities and backgrounds
• Interest in and ability to teach using an online learning management system
• Ability to articulate current and next steps in own research agenda
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to social constructivist teacher education philosophy and practices
• Experience in developing content and teaching online
• Strong background in technology to support student learning
• Record of ability to foster community relationships and engage in learning collaboratively with students, community partners, staff, and colleagues

Application:

Application Review Date: November 22, 2023.

Please submit a detailed cover letter, curriculum vita, and names of three professional references with current phone number and email addresses. As soon as you submit your application, your references will be emailed a link to upload their letters of recommendation.
Specifically, for the detailed cover letter, please address why and how you are qualified for the position. Additionally, the cover letter offers you the opportunity to address the preferred qualifications because you will have already answered the supplemental questions for the minimum qualifications.

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University at Buffalo, Assistant Professor

Description:

The Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo, SUNY invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in Early Childhood Education, in the Department of Learning and Instruction. The Department and the School are committed to an intellectually diverse and inclusive working and learning environment. We are seeking candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity, inclusivity and excellence.Read More

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining an active research agenda commensurate with Research 1tenure track faculty appointments
• Seeking external grant funding
• Teaching two courses per semester at the graduate level in both the Masters and PhD programs
• Teaching and advising Ed.M and Ph.D. students
• Contributing to the intellectual community of the department

Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and engaging marginalized communities (within the U.S. and/or internationally) by centering their voices and knoweldge
• Experience teaching young children (ages 0-8) and working with families and communities
• Demonstrated potential for research productivity via peer-reviewed scholarship
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in the classroom

Application:

Application Review Date: October 1, 2023.

• A cover letter that includes: (a) relevant qualifications for the position, and (b) research and teaching interests
• A statement describing how you have worked to promote social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in your previous position(s) or as a graduate student and how you plan to continue to do so as a faculty member at UB.
• Curriculum vitae
• One sample publication or other demonstration of research productivity

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Georgia State University, Department Chair and Professor

Description:

The Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education at Georgia State University invites applications for the position of department chair and professor starting July 2024. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in early childhood, elementary education, curriculum and instruction, or other closely related field.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the dean of the College of Education & Human Development
• Represent and advocate for the interests of students, faculty and staff to the dean, university leadership and communities of interest
• Advance core values of trust, fairness/equity and accountability
• Manage and allocate department budget and resources
• Oversee the growth of the departmental external funding portfolio
• Supervise academic program review
• Oversee the quality of instruction, credit hour production and class assignment
• Evaluate faculty and staff for annual evaluations, pre- and post-tenure reviews and promotion and tenure
• Facilitate faculty and staff hiring and development
• Engage in strategic planning for the department and college

Required Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will lead and enhance the research, education and service mission through effective communication and collaboration.
• Preference will be given to candidates currently at the rank of professor.
• Tenure may be granted for qualified candidates upon appointment.
• Candidates should have a demonstrated record in academic leadership and management, including experience in budgeting and resource allocation, academic program assessment, as well as hiring, developing and supervising faculty and staff. Candidates should have a strong record of research.

Application:

Application Review Date: July 1, 2024.

 Applicants should send a letter of interest that includes evidence of academic leadership, philosophy of leadership and managerial style, and interpersonal strengths, as well as a curriculum vita and a transcript of highest degree earned. Candidates selected for interviews will also submit three letters of recommendation from individuals within the field of interest. Application materials should be submitted via e-mail to tcrisp@gsu.edu.

Inquiries should also be addressed to Dr. Thomas Crisp, chair of the search committee, at tcrisp@gsu.edu. More information about the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education can be found on the department’s website.

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The University of Oklahoma, ECEI Senior Research Associate

Description:

The Early Childhood Education Institute at OU-Tulsa is searching for a Senior Research Associate to join our team. This position is a leadership-level position as the Lead Researcher, responsible for serving as a Principal Investigator on assigned research projects,overseeing staff on multiple research projects, and designing research and evaluation grants and contracts.

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Responsibilities:

• Project Design: Provide leadership for the overall research design and modification of projects. Conduct relevant literature reviews and searches. Work closely with agency partners and funders in the design, implementation, and dissemination of applied research studies. Be familiar with quantitative and qualitative designs with an emphasis in at least one area. Submit projects through the proposal submission process when appropriate.
• Project Implementation: Develop, implement, and/or supervise data collection protocols including interviews, focus groups, classroom observations, child assessments, environmental ratings, and/or surveys used in ECEI's research.
• Budget Creation and Oversight: Responsible for the development and oversight of fiscal integrity of contracts, subcontracts, and grants in partnership with ECEI's Assistant Director of Operations.
• Strategic Leadership and Development: Work closely with the Director and other Senior Research Associates to build research capacity within the ECEI in alignment with research needs in the field, ECEI strategic goals, and available partners and resources in the development of research foci and studies. Contribute to related activities to build capacity within the Institute and staff.
• Grant Development: Secure external funding from foundations, federal agencies, or other sources to support the work of the ECEI. Lead and partner with collaborators to develop fundable lines of research and study proposals. Identify relevant funding sources and cultivate relationships with potential funders.
• Collaboration: Represent ECEI in a variety of contexts; cultivate and maintain relationships within and outside the organization. As a representative of the applied research institute, foster collaboration with local agencies as well as the research community.
• Dissemination: Prepare presentations and publications for funders/partners, refereed publications, regional and national conferences. Lead or participate in the dissemination of products to multiple audiences and platforms.
• Personnel Supervision and Mentorship: Supervise and support Project Directors. May also support Postdoctoral Fellows, Data Specialists, Research Associates, and Graduate Research Assistants. Provide ongoing guidance to ensure staff develop the skills and attributes needed to successfully manage research projects. Participate in the selection and training of new employees.
• Record Keeping: Maintain IRB and other project-related records such as staffing, data sets, data documentation, sample tracking, etc.

Required Qualifications:

• At least two years of research experience. Prefer candidate with interest and experience conducting research in applied settings in partnership with agencies serving young children.
• At least two years of successful project management experience including oversight of primary data collection.
• At least two years of experience supervising research staff.
• Extensive familiarity with early childhood research, including knowledge of contemporary research methods and needs in the field.
• Demonstrated record of publishing and presenting research related to young children, birth through age 8, to both community partners and peer researchers.
• Ability to translate and apply findings to early childhood classrooms, programs, systems, policy, etc.
• Familiarity with a variety of early childhood settings required.
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Proven skills in analyzing data with SPSS, HLM, Mplus, STATA, R, or other relevant software required.
• Extensive experience with Excel and database software (Access).
• Proficiency in office software (MS Office), Teams, Zoom, and other productivity and communication software.
• Familiarity with child assessments and classroom observation tools; willingness and ability to pilot and learn new measures as they are developed.
• Strong problem-solving skills that provide proactive solutions are required.

Application:

Application Review Date: May 19, 2023.

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The University of Utah, Assistant Professor in Elementary Literacy

Description:

The Department of Educational Psychology (http://ed-psych.utah.edu/) in the College of Education at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Reading and Literacy Program, with primary responsibilities in research and teaching related to elementary literacy and the Science of Reading.

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Responsibilities:

1. developing and maintaining an ongoing program of rigorous scholarly research with a specific area of expertise related to the science of reading and literacy
2. designing, teaching, and coordinating core courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the science of reading and science of reading instruction, and literacy, and providing support for the teacher licensure program and its assessment
3. developing partnerships with Utah school districts in supporting the implementation of the science of reading instruction
4. supervising graduate student masters’ theses and doctoral dissertations
5. seeking and securing external funding to support research

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires an earned doctorate in Educational Psychology, Teacher Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field with an emphasis on the scientific study of reading. Candidates should have a strong program of theory-driven, empirical research that includes the science of early reading and writing, teaching struggling readers and students with diverse backgrounds, or other literacy related research interests.
• Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate literacy courses and graduate level courses in reading/writing methods, literacy acquisition, and related areas. Candidates need to demonstrate the ability to apply the science of reading to reading assessment and instruction as well as teacher preparation. They should demonstrate the skills to work collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. Candidates should have educational experience with at-risk or struggling readers in PreK-12 classrooms, clinics, or similar settings
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong commitment to research grounded in cognitive or neurological sciences and in school or other educational settings. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to educational equity and inclusion.

Application:

Application Review Date: March 15 , 2023

All applications must be submitted online via the University of Utah website. Do not send application materials directly to the department. As part of the application process, you are required to upload (1) a cover letter that outlines interests and qualifications, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) selected research manuscripts or journal articles, and (5) contact information for three individuals from whom letters of recommendation can be requested. File review will begin on March 15, 2023, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries and requests for further Information should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Seung-Hee Claire Son (claire.son@utah.edu).

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University of Maryland, Assistant Clinical Professor

Description:

Candidates should demonstrate exceptional teaching skills at the undergraduate level, a high level of organizational skills, a record of collaboration, and a strong knowledge of early childhood education.The position is clinical track (with a renewable contract contingent uponfunding and performance) and scheduled to begin in August of 2023.

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Responsibilities:

1. have direct and ongoing communication with the director of the EC/ECSE program and EC/ECSE program faculty
2. have administrative oversight of the program admissions processes, EC/ECSE course scheduling and coverage, and school-based partnerships
3. teach in the EC/ECSE program
4. supervising graduate student masters’ theses and doctoral dissertations
5. scholarship activities will be commensurate with the appointment and promotion guidelines for Assistant Clinical Professors, and include program evaluation and applied research work with partner schools

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of a doctoral degree in early childhood education, human development, psychology, or related field.
• Three or more years of experience working with diverse groups of children.
• Evidence of excellent teaching for 2 or more semesters in a university setting
• Evidence of the ability to multi-task and work with an array of stakeholders.
• Evidence of a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Application:

Application Review Date: March 15 , 2023

For fullest consideration, applicants should submit the following materials electronically via the University of Maryland Jobs Portal for position number 128078 no later than March 12, 2023. (1) Resume; (2) cover letter summarizing qualifications; (3) curriculum vitae; (4) evidence of teaching experience (examples: teaching philosophy and student evaluations); (5) two writing samples; (6) list of references (no emails will be sent from the system); (7) personal statement; and (8) DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) statement.

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign,Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Description:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is seeking a faculty member at open rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) in early childhood literacy. This is a full-time, nine month, tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire.

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Responsibilities:

1. carry out an active program of research and actively pursue external funding; 
2. develop and teach undergraduate and graduate-level course work related to literacy and early childhood; 
3. advise and recruit master’s and doctoral students in education;
4. contribute to the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs; 
5. provide leadership and service at the national, state, and local levels related to early childhood education.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in literacy education or a related field is required
• Evidence of scholarly activity/potential related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in schools is required
• Candidates at the associate or full professor level must have an established record of research, teaching, and service to meet the University’s requirements for tenure at the appropriate rank.
• Candidates at the assistant professor level must have an earned doctorate by the proposed start date.
• A minimum of three years teaching experience (or documented equivalent) with students in the range of P-3rd grades is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• five years of teaching experience in preschool or elementary school settings;
• significant professional and/or academic experience in multicultural and diverse educational settings;
• publications on early literacy research, with attention to diversity, equity and inclusion in schools;
• demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teacher preparation and working with diverse populations;
• prior university teaching experience;
• experience in the use of technology for instructional delivery, including online course delivery.

Application:

Application Review Date: February 20, 2023

Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload one pdf file that contains (in this order) a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a teaching philosophy statement (2-page single-spaced maximum), a research philosophy statement (2-page single-spaced maximum), one publication (published, in-press, or under review), and full contact information for three references (including a note about your relationship to each) by the closing date. All requested information must be submitted in a single file for consideration.

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