Texas Christian University

College of Education

Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor in Early Childhood Education

Position Announcement 2014-F004

TCU is a major teaching and research university with the personalized atmosphere of a smaller college. A wide variety of values, viewpoints, and religions are represented on campus. Located in the economically stable and expanding Fort Worth/Dallas area and occupying a prominent position in the community, TCU offers the opportunity for participation in enriching personal and professional activities both on campus and off. Construction and refurbishment of facilities into state-of-the-art learning environments, a commitment to relevance and educating students to make a difference in the world, and nationally ranked athletic programs have created an excitement and vibrancy on campus that led to TCU being named to US News and the World Report’s Top 20 “Up-and-Coming National Universities.”  TCU is among the schools “making the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty and student life.” For the last four years, the Chronicle of Higher Education also honored TCU as “one of the great colleges to work for.”

TCU and the College of Education (COE) are committed to the teacher scholar model. Faculty are dedicated to research that informs teaching and classroom practices. The COE is committed to preparing educators to work with diverse students. The Early Childhood program at TCU received the Certificate of Distinction from the International Reading Association and has been commended by the Texas Education Agency.

Position: Assistant or Associate Professor (tenure track) in Early Childhood Education (EC-6)

Starting Date: August 2015

Job Description:
We are seeking a collaborative and energetic teacher/scholar who is an advocate for children and developmentally appropriate practices in educational settings. This faculty member will teach undergraduate/graduate courses, conduct and disseminate research, advise and mentor students, engage in service activities, and serve on assigned college and university committees. The position includes participating in a multidisciplinary field-based program and some supervision of students during fieldwork. 

Qualifications:
1.     An earned doctorate in early childhood education or a closely related field (or expected completion prior to August 2015).
2.     A record of at least three years of successful full time teaching experience in Prekindergarten-Grade 4.*
3.     Expertise in an area of early childhood education such as play and creativity, early childhood curriculum, or early literacy.
4.     A scholarly research agenda and demonstrated potential for making national and international contributions to the early childhood field through research and publications.
5.     Valid teaching certificate.
6.     Strong oral and written communication skills.

Preferences:
1.     Experience teaching at the college/university level.
2.     *Public school teaching experience.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  TCU only accepts online applications and documents at https://tcu.igreentree.com/CSS_Faculty.  Interested applicants should provide a letter of application, curriculum vita, college transcripts, and a sample publication with the online application.  Three letters of recommendation, containing phone numbers and email addresses, should be sent directly to Jacqulyn Curry in TCU Human Resources at j.curry@tcu.edu.  Recommenders themselves should send these confidential letters.  Contact Jacqulyn Curry, TCU Employment Manager, for any questions or problems with your application at 817.257.5225 or j.curry@tcu.edu. 

For additional information about TCU, go to www.tcu.edu; for additional information about the College of Education, go to http://www.coe.tcu.edu.

TCU is an AA/EEO Employer

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies College of Education, 

University of Arizona Announces a Tenure-Track Position in Early Childhood Education

The University of Arizona, College of Education has established an innovative approach to undergraduate and graduate programs in early childhood education with a focus on Communities as Resources in Early Childhood Teacher Education—CREATE (www.createarizona.org)--and is currently searching for an Early Childhood Education specialist for appointment to a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level effective August 2015.

This position offers an opportunity to join the internationally recognized department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies (TLS) comprised of two outstanding graduate programs: Language Reading and Culture (LRC) and Teaching and Teacher Education (TTE), and undergraduate programs in early childhood education, elementary education, and literacy, learning & leadership. TLS faculty engage in interdisciplinary research and teaching as well as a departmental commitment to social justice. TLS provides a collaborative work environment for faculty research and grant development and encourages cross-program and cross-departmental research initiatives. The successful candidate will be joining a highly regarded group of faculty as well as a vibrant early childhood community in Southern Arizona—a dynamic transnational border region, in proximity to the 21 Tribal Nations of Arizona. In addition, our College is the home of Worlds of Words International Collection of Children’s and Adolescent Literature (www.wow.lit.org), which boasts one of the largest international collections of children’s literature in the world.

Existing faculty research and teaching interests related to Early Childhood Education include the teaching and learning ecologies of linguistically/culturally diverse students; family and community resources in diverse in- and out- of school contexts; partnerships between family-community-school; early childhood teacher education; equity and social justice education; children’s rights and participation; and children’s literature. We seek to enhance our leadership and scholarly contributions in this field and to further strengthen our undergraduate and graduate programs in Early Childhood Education. The successful candidate will establish and maintain an active research program and compile a strong record of scholarly achievement, including securing grant support for his/her research program.

Qualifications:

 Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

 Teaching experience at the early childhood or elementary school level is preferred.

 A record of university-level teaching preferred.

 Commitment to linguistic and culturally diverse populations.

 Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary and community environment

 Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of innovative technology, and hybrid and online

learning is highly desirable.

 Experience in and commitment to securing extramural funding for research and program development

Responsibilities:

 Advising and teaching in both graduate and undergraduate programs,

 Teaching courses related to Early Childhood Education and the content areas with emphasis from birth to early

grades.

 Developing an externally funded program of research leading to recognition as a nationally known early

childhood educator.

Application Process: 

Please complete the electronic application form (Job 56478) and attach a letter of interest, a statement of research and teaching interests, your curriculum vitae, three representative publications/papers, and names and contact information for three professional references on-line at: http://www.hr.arizona.edu

Submit any further inquiries to:

Dr. Ana Christina da Silva Iddings, Search Committee Chair Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies P. O. Box 210069

College of Education, University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85721-0069

Applications will be reviewed starting on October 30, 2014. Review will continue until the position is filled. For further information please call (520) 621-2928.

The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA Employer. Women and minorities are strongly urged to apply.

Miami University (Ohio)

Assistant or Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

Duties:

Teach graduate courses in educational leadership across Ed.D, Ph.D, and M.Ed. programs on multiple campuses. Recruit and advise students, and supervise doctoral research in our Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs. Engage in research and scholarship which informs P-12 educational practice and innovation. Participate in graduate program development and assessment.

Required Qualifications: 

An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field, by time of appointment. Experience with teaching and/or leading in P-20 organizations; excellent teaching and advising skills. Evidence of established (for associate rank) or emerging (for assistant rank) scholarly agenda. Knowledge and/or experience in culturally-based leadership and/or multicultural approaches to educational leadership. Experience providing leadership in developing school-community partnerships that promote educational equity. 

Desired Qualifications: 

Leadership or teaching experience in a P-12 context; knowledge of critical approaches to educational leadership and organizational change. Experience with online or hybrid teaching, use digital media and technology tools to enhance the quality of P-20 education. Experience with mixed-methods research, and in securing external funding to support research and programming. Experience with international teaching, program development, or partnership work also desired. 

http://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=175948296&Title=Assistant%20or%20Associate%20Professor%2C%20Educational%20Leadership

University of Delaware’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies invites
nominations and applications for department chair – effective September 1, 2015

Position Requirements

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is an interdisciplinary academic unit within the UD’s College of Education and Human Development. We seek a visionary senior scientist with a strong applied research program who can provide strong, dynamic, and innovative leadership to promote the Department’s research, teaching, and clinical practice as well as advance its reputation and national visibility. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in human development, family studies, community psychology, early childhood development and inclusive education, social work, or a related field and be qualified for appointment at the associate or professor level in a tenure-line position.  A strong record of externally funded research; commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching; ability to build effective collaborations across faculty, programs, units, and departments; knowledgeable about federal policy and an eagerness to learn about Delaware child and family policies, and teacher certification; strategic budget planning experience; and imaginative management and interpersonal skills are required. 

HDFS Overview

HDFS has a strong commitment to scholarship and teaching, as well as to pre-service and in-service education.  The Department consists of 19 faculty and staff who teach and supervise approximately 480 undergraduate and 35 graduate students. Many faculty hold joint appointments in various research, service, and policy-oriented centers within the University.  Academic curricula lead to a B.S. degree with emphasis in Human Services or Early Childhood Education, and an M.S. and Ph.D. program in Human Development and Family Studies. These programs stress applied scholarship, interdisciplinary approaches, risk and resiliency, and issues of diversity. All HDFS undergraduate programs are accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. The Department also houses a state of the art Laboratory Preschool (www.labpreschool.udel.edu), the Delaware Institute for Excellence in Early Childhood (http://dieec.udel.edu), and New Directions Early Head Start (www.hdfs.udel.edu/content/new-directions-early-head-start).

The salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  Faculty and administrators have received annual across the board and merit salary increases, and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation.  Relocation and research start-up costs are available.  The chair position is a five-year renewable term appointment with a start date of Sept. 1, 2015.

Review of applications will begin on Nov. 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.  Applicants must submit a letter of application that includes a research statement, a leadership-style statement, contact information for three references, and a curriculum vitae as a single pdf document through the online application system (www.udel.edu/udjobs/).  Candidates will be notified before references are contacted. 

For inquiries, contact: Dr. Carol Vukelich, Search Committee Chair, 302-831-1657 (Vukelich@udel.edu).

University of Delaware

Founded in 1743, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology.  Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, Carnegie Research University (very high research activity), with external funding exceeding $180 million.  A state-assisted, privately-governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 17,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. 

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members and women.  The University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check.  A conviction will not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment.

The Human Development & Family Studies Department

College of Health and Human Services 

University of New Hampshire 

Position Announcement
The Human Development & Family Studies department in the College of Health and Human Services is accepting applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning fall 2015. Primary areas of interest should include early childhood education and child development. Responsibilities for the program include: 1) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education and child development; 2) developing a program of research, including securing external funding; 3) providing professional development to staff at our child development laboratory; and 4) advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

Qualifications
An earned doctorate in early childhood education, child development or a related field is required. A successful candidate will have an established research program, effective teaching and outreach skills, and ability to work collaboratively with diverse communities. A demonstrated commitment to promoting excellence to achieving ethnic, gender and cultural diversity. Experience with early childhood programs and experience with campus early childhood laboratory schools is preferred.

Human Development & Family Studies Department
The Human Development & Family Studies Department (http://www.chhs.unh.edu/hdfs) has programs that emphasize both theoretical and practical knowledge about children, individuals, and families. The department is committed to acknowledging and supporting diversity, to providing an educational environment that stresses excellence and innovation, and to developing exemplary programs to serve both students and the larger community. There are six tenure-track faculty, and two clinical faculty and 220 undergraduate and graduate majors. The Family Studies Department operates the Child Study and Development Center (http://www.chhs.unh.edu/csdc), and a Marriage and Family Therapy Center (http://www.shhs.unh.edu/fs/grad_mft.html).

University
The University of New Hampshire is the state's public research university, providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate programs and graduate programs of distinction. Its primary purpose is learning: students collaborating with faculty in teaching, research, creative expression, and service. The University of New Hampshire has a national and international agenda and holds land-grant, sea- grant and space-grant charters. From its main Durham campus and its college in Manchester, the University serves New Hampshire and the region through continuing education, cooperative extension, cultural outreach, economic development activities, and applied research.

Salary
Salary for this 9-month position is commensurate with qualifications and experience. UNH offers an excellent selection of benefits.

Application Procedures
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, review of applications will commence by November XX, 2014. We invite interested persons to send a curriculum vita, and a letter of application indicating areas of professional interest and specialization, teaching experience, and administration expertise. Applicants should arrange to have three letters of recommendation emailed to: Dr. Kerry Kazura, Chair, Department of Human Development & Family Studies, University of New Hampshire (Kerry.Kazura@unh.edu).

The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The University prohibits discrimination the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged. 

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