POSITION TITLE	The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a Tenure Line Senior Level Position at the Associate/Full Professor Rank with and emphasis in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY	UNLV is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3000 faculty and staff dedicated to teaching, research, and service. The university has internationally recognized programs in hotel administration and creative writing; professional degrees in law, architecture, and dental medicine; and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us on-line at:   http://www.unlv.edu.
ROLE of the POSITION	Seeking a tenure-track associate or full professor with expertise in inclusive Early Childhood Education (ECE) and/or Early Childhood Special Education. This unique position provides a collaborative opportunity for research, innovation, and creativity across vibrant programs in ECE/ECSE and a nationally recognized NAEYC-accredited inclusive Early Childhood Education Center. The successful candidate will teach and advise students in undergraduate and graduate degree teacher preparation programs leading to an endorsement to teach ECE and/or ECSE. Opportunities also exist to teach, mentor and advise students in an inclusive, developing, and dynamic doctoral program. Successful candidates will be required to maintain an active program of research, grant writing, teaching (including advising, recruiting, mentoring students, developing and teaching courses), and service.
QUALIFICATIONS	Required Qualifications Include: An earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education, or related field; experience facilitating access to the general education curriculum for young students with and without disabilities, strong publication record commensurate with senior level rank, and successful record of grant experience as PI with experience managing grant budgets. Preferred Qualifications Include: evidence of experience collaborating with educators in the field of Early Childhood, Early Childhood Special Education and Early Intervention; knowledge of evidence-based practices to address academic and linguistic needs of young children identified as English language learners in Early Childhood Education settings; experience (e.g., early intervention, community-based child care, PreK-2) in the areas ECE/ECSE/EI pedagogy; higher education curricular expertise and (a) research methods for early childhood, (b) assessment of diverse learners. The department is strongly committed to increasing diversity among the faculty. Persons from culturally and linguistically diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
SALARY RANGE	Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.  Position is contingent upon funding.
APPLICATION DETAILS	Submit a detailed letter of interest describing your preparation, research, expertise, and experience as it relates to working with young children with and without disabilities in Early Childhood Education/ECSE settings; a comprehensive resume listing qualifications and experience; and three professional letters of reference. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the required and preferred position qualifications as this information will be used in the initial review of materials.   Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on February 1, 2015 and best consideration will be gained from materials submitted prior to that date.  Materials should be addressed to Dr. John Filler, Search Committee Chair, and submitted via the online application system (https://hrsearch.unlv.edu). For assistance with the on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 orhrsearch@unlv.edu.