Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education Department of Teacher Education

Fort Lewis College•Durango, CO

56d•$58,000

About The Position

The Assistant Professor in Teacher Education with a focus on Early Childhood Education will be responsible for teaching, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Assistant Professors will also be expected to provide service to department and college committees and engage in department and college-wide recruitment and retention activities. Assistant Professors are also required to establish a research agenda consistent with the mission of the Teacher Education Department. Course load will include (typically) 3-credit courses for a standard teaching load of 24 credits per year (which may also include School Based Field Experience courses where the instructor is responsible for organizing and coordinating practicum experiences in collaboration with local schools or early childhood learning centers).

Requirements

Doctorate in Early Childhood Education or a closely-related field
A minimum of three years of experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher in K-12 settings and/or Early Learning Centers
Experience with and ability to manage state licensure requirements and processes
An active research agenda in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Teacher Education program design or implementation

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood director license and at least three years working as an Early Childhood director
Experience with state Early Childhood licensing
Experience in academic program coordination and/or program administration
Mentorship of teacher education students or peer mentorship
Undergraduate and/or graduate level college teaching and research
Experience with diverse educational models such as Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf etc.
Experience with grant development and management
Responsive, respectful, and effective teaching of students from a range of identities
Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and service at a teaching institution that has a meaningful impact on schools in the region.
Experience with online, hybrid and/or remote instruction
Development of local and regional partnerships in rural areas
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at a minority-serving institution.

Responsibilities

Teach a variety of undergraduate and/or graduate courses (with a focus on Early Childhood courses along with other courses as aligned with expertise) in the Teacher Education Department comparable to 12 credit hours per semester, with a 3-credit research release within the academic year
Mentor and advise undergraduate students pursuing career interests in Early Childhood Education, including supervising student teaching and school-based field experiences
Mentor and advise graduate students in career interests and supporting graduate research projects
Perform service activities such as engaging in department and college committees, recruitment and retention activities
Build and sustain local, regional, and state partnerships, including local ECE conferences and professional development
Pursue research and grant opportunities and providing regional professional development activities with local schools and/or early learning centers and community partners
Coordinate the Early Childhood Education program including managing state licensure processes for Early Childhood Education
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508
Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards
Perform other duties as assigned