Brown Bag with social justice educator Christine Sleeter

 Wednesday, November 19 from 11:30 pm to 1:30 pm in Campus Center 163C, UMass 

Come, share meaningful conversations with a nationally recognized

scholar, and get inspired!

Complementary coffee and dessert will be available

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Education at Hampshire College is excited to invite you to a /Race Matters /Lecture given by Dr. Christine Sleeter on Wednesday, November 19th at 5:30pm in the Main Lecture Hall, Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College. Sleeter is an international reknowned scholar of Anti-Racist Multicultural Education and she will be speaking on /Critical Family History as a Tool for Confronting Today's Social Justice Issues.  

Christine Sleeter is Professor Emerita at California State University, Monterey Bay. She is the Immediate Past President of the National Association for Multicultural Education and recipient of the American Educational Research Association Social Justice in Education Award. Sleeter's most recent books include: /Power, Teaching and Teacher Education/ (Peter Lang, 2013), /Professional Development for Culturally Responsive//and/ /Relationship-based Pedagogy /(Peter Lang, 2013), and /Creating Solidarity across Diverse Communities/ (with Encarnación Soriano, Teachers College Press, 2012).

The Lecture is co-sponsored by the UMASS Center for Civic Engagement & Service-LearningCenter for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies, Teacher Education & Curriculum Studies, Department of Communication; Smith College Center for Community Collaboration and Center for Religious and Spiritual Life;  Dean of the College at Mount Holyoke College; Hampshire College Critical Studies of Childhood, Youth & Learning Program; the Five College Lecture Fund; and The Center for Community Engagement at Amherst College

The University of Nebraska 

Assistant/Associate Professor in STEM Early Childhood Education

 Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The essential duties and responsibilities include: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education/elementary education with an emphasis in STEM; supervise student teachers; conduct research and participate in scholarly activity; provide service to the department, college, university and metropolitan community. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of under-represented groups and strongly encourage women and persons of color to apply for this position. 


Additional Duties:

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete an application, attach a cover letter, vita, and a list of 5 references online at http://www.unomaha.edu. For additional information contact Dr. Sarah Edwards, Chair, 402-554-3465 or skedwards@unomaha.edu.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, STEM Education or closely related field (ABD Considered); evidence of/or potential for research and creative activity

Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education 

Western Washington University

The Department of Elementary Education at Western Washington University invites applications from individuals with cross-cultural experience and a commitment to social justice and educational equity for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education position beginning September 2015.   We seek an innovative and creative colleague who will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education, with a focus on foundations of literacy and language acquisition in early childhood, including P-3 English language learner (ELL) or dual language contexts. Successful applicants will have a doctorate in Early Childhood Education or closely related field by time of appointment; expertise in culturally and developmentally relevant language and literacy practices and experience appropriate for P-3 settings.  For more information, please visit https://jobs.wwu.edu/JobPosting.aspx?JPID=6227 .  Application review begins January 10, 2015.

Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor

Early Childhood Education

Job ID: 11480
Location: Queens College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time

In support of the campus mission, strategic plans and values, Queens College, CUNY seeks to fill the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Full Professor of Early Childhood Education in the Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education.  Primary responsibilities are research, teaching, and student advisement.  

All programs in EECE demonstrate a commitment to Ethics, Excellence, and Equity, the Core Values of the Division of Education.  Faculty are expected to prepare students to be teachers and community educators who respect all families, honor linguistic and cultural diversity, hold high expectations of all learners, and are proficient in the academic and technological standards of the profession. 

Often referred to as “the jewel of the CUNY system,” Queens College is a place of contrasts: An urban school in a suburban setting, where a large and diverse student body receives personalized attention.  This formula has made us one of New York’s premier educational institutions. 

With a mission to prepare students to become leading citizens of an increasingly global society, we offer a rigorous education in the liberal arts and sciences under the guidance of a faculty dedicated to both teaching and research.  Our liberal arts, science, and pre-professional programs earn us high rankings in prestigious college guides such as The Princeton Review America’s Best Value Colleges.  Our students graduate with the ability to think critically, address complex problems, explore various cultures, use modern technologies and information resources, and have won prominence in nearly every field.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in early childhood education.  Ideal candidates will possess expertise in a dedicated area related to the education of children between birth and 2nd grade.  A background in infant and toddler development, care, and education is a plus, but not required.  Candidates should supply evidence of an active research agenda, scholarly productivity, and other professional achievements relative to rank and experience.  Evidence of success as a teacher educator at the college or university level is a must.  Prior classroom teaching at the early childhood level is preferred.

COMPENSATION
CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.  We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY
If you are viewing this job posting on any website other than CUNYfirst, please follow the instructions below: 
- Go to www.cuny.edu and click on "Employment" 
- Click "Search job postings" 
- Click on "More options to search for CUNY jobs" 
- Search by Job Opening ID number 11480
- Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions. 

Please note that candidates must upload a cover letter describing related qualifications and experience, resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references as ONE DOCUMENT in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.

**Please use a simple name for the document that you upload, for example, JDoeResume.  Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system. 
Visit http://www.cuny.edu/employment/jobsysteminstructions.html for application instructions.

CLOSING DATE
January 1, 2015

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are committed to enhancing our diverse academic community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply.  We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer.