Clinical Assistant Professor (Term) in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Job Id: 43435)

Job ID: 43435

Location: Educ & Human Dev

Position Description

University of Louisville - College of Education and Human Development

Department of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Prevention Science

Clinical Assistant Professor in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

The Department of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Prevention Science at the University of Louisville invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor position in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. The Department seeks individuals who have a strong research and teaching background, or the clear potential for one, and whose focus is on the science and practice of research-based instruction for young children.

Department, College, and University

The Department of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Prevention Science currently includes 11 tenure-line faculty members and a number of clinical and grant-funded personnel. Faculty members are committed to engagement in public school settings and regularly visit classrooms for research, training, and student supervision. The Department currently has approximately more than $2 million in annual external funding that involves collaborative projects across faculty. The Department houses CIBRS (the Center for Instructional and Behavioral Research in Schools; https://cibrs.com ),  the Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC; http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining ), and the Early Childhood Research Center (https://louisville.edu/education/centers/ecrc ). Additionally, the department is affiliated with the Early Learning Campus (ELC; http://louisville.edu/education/elc ).

The University of Louisville (UofL) is a premier metropolitan research university, with three campuses and approximately 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UofL has distinguished itself in its commitment to diversity, ranked #1 nationally for serving African American students by the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center, #1 by three national groups for being LGBTQ-friendly, and 12th nationally for community engagement. The CEHD has five departments and an enrollment of over 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College's strong commitment to social justice is evidenced not only in our scholarship but also in our ongoing community service partnerships (e.g., Jefferson County Public School System , practicum and internship sites, community clinics). The greater Louisville area is a vibrant metropolitan community of approximately 1.3 million people with great restaurants, outstanding parks, an engaging arts community, a lively nightlife, a moderate climate, and a cost of living below the national average. Visit http://www.greaterlouisville.com for more information.

Duties and responsibilities associated with this faculty position include but are not limited to:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in IECE programs
• Mentoring non-traditional students at undergraduate or master's levels
• Maintaining an active research agenda that includes professional publications and the pursuit of external funding pursuant to the mission of the ECRC
• Contributing to department, college, and university governance

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in early childhood education or a related field
• Five or more years of experience teaching students in early childhood classroom settings
• Evidence of commitment to the principles of anti-racism, diversity, social justice, and culturally sustaining pedagogies
• Ability to work well with colleagues across departments and in the community
• Interest in participating in collaborative inquiries with colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching college courses
• Evidence of success incorporating technology into instructional practices
• Demonstrated interest and experience in working in partnership with university centers; education and community settings including Head Start, public prekindergarten, and private preschool programs; government agencies; community groups; businesses; and other key stakeholders
• Current or previous external funding
• Expertise in research methodology conducive to advancing the field of early childhood education

SALARY: Competitive, based upon qualifications and experience.

APPOINTMENT: 12-month appointment beginning August 1, 2022; position is dependent upon continued grant funding.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The Search Committee is chaired by Dr. Ginevra Courtade, questions regarding the position may be directed to [email protected] . Additional information about the department can be found at: http://louisville.edu/education/departments/sped    

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. You will be asked to complete a self ID form and submit electronically the following: 1) a letter of interest explaining how required and preferred qualifications are met and describing relevant experiences, 2) a current curriculum vitae, and 3) reference list that includes the name, telephone number, and e-mail address for three references. A transcript will be requested for final candidates. Please combine all materials into a single document prior to submitting your application in PDF format.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

To apply for this position, follow the "Online App. Form" link below and then click on the "Apply Now". You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking the "Submit" button.  Detailed instructions are available at louisville.edu/jobs in the "My Career Tools" section.  Vacancies are routinely removed from the jobs portal around 7:00PM on the deadline date.  If the posting description requested that you follow up and mail or email other documents, your application will not be considered complete until those have been received by the department.

NOTE:

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If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.