The College of New Jersey
Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position
Description
The College of New Jersey, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education, is seeking applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Early Childhood Education to start August 2015. The successful candidate will be required to perform all duties of a full-time faculty member. These responsibilities include: teach undergraduate/graduate courses (day and/or evening courses); engage in scholarly research; supervise student teachers; advise students; and participate in service to the college, the discipline, and the broader community. The successful candidate should be prepared to teach courses in theories and curriculum models for birth to 8 years; early childhood growth and development; and related field-based education courses. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in diverse school settings (infant/toddler, preschool, and/or grades K and 1) and have content expertise in social studies, math, science, or literacy.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education and at least three years of teaching in early childhood settings or public school settings, as well as experience teaching in the college classroom. Candidates who are ABD will be considered if all degree requirements are completed by August 31, 2015.
The College of New Jersey
Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Emphasizing a residential experience for its nearly 6,000 undergraduates, TCNJ is one of Barron's 75 "Most Competitive" American colleges, and U.S. News & World Report's No. 1 public institution of its kind in the northern region of the country. The College also offers focused graduate programs in nursing, education and English. TCNJ was awarded, in 2006, a Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools-Arts & Communication; Business; Culture and Society; Education; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of NYC and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. TCNJ has 39 major buildings, including the 4th-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review. The School of Education houses four departments and seven programs or options, and offers the degrees of BA, BS, and MAT. The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood includes 17 faculty members and offers programs early childhood, elementary and urban education.
Contact Information
The College of New Jersey is an EEO/AA Employer. Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation electronically to: eecesearch@tcnj.edu Attention: Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Jody Eberly. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by October 15, 2015 will receive primary consideration.
The College of New Jersey is committed to creating a diverse community that supports all of its faculty, students and staff. All members of the TCNJ Campus Community share a responsibility for creating and sustaining a learning environment where difference is valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced. The College of New Jersey is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.
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