Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo - Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education (Generalist)

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 Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo

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Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

The successful candidate will develop/maintain an active research program in education resulting in peer-reviewed publications, and when applicable, pursue grant funding.  We are interested in an early childhood generalist who can develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. The candidate should have the theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and passion for innovation in early childhood. Additionally, the successful candidate will recruit and advise undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students; actively participate in program, school, college and university committees; develop/maintain partnerships with local school districts; and provide leadership for local, state, national, and international education organizations.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Doctoral degree in early childhood education (ABD candidates will be considered), minimum three years teaching experience at the early childhood level (PreK-grade 5); demonstrated potential for success in college teaching and contributing to academic program development at the undergraduate and graduate levels; demonstrated potential for research productivity in the form of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations; demonstrated ability to work in partnerships with schools; and work collaboratively with colleagues; and have ability/interest in teaching online and using technology in the classroom. 

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Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments 

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Special Instructions Summary:

Review of applications will begin on January 8, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will begin August 2024.  Kent State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Please direct all questions to the search committee chair, Dr. Monica Miller Marsh, [email protected]

Please apply at https://jobs.kent.edu . Include: (1) a letter of application describing the candidate’s academic background and specific skills and experiences relevant to the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a writing sample (publication, manuscript under review, or course paper with indication of percent of contribution to the piece); and (4) three letters of reference.

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.