Assistant Professor of Education, General Faculty (Early Childhood Education - Teacher Ed)

State of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia seeks a talented educator for the position of Assistant Professor of Education, General Faculty, in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education in Early Childhood Education. This is a 9-month, salaried, tenure ineligible academic general faculty position on the teaching track. The successful candidate will be an Early Childhood generalist with relevant knowledge and experience to be able to teach and/or oversee instruction in areas such as early childhood development, early mathematics and language development and teaching, the contexts of education, and supporting positive behavior. The successful candidate is expected to have a track record (commensurate with experience) of teaching effectively at the early childhood and university levels. They will be expected to teach and oversee undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education, both online and in person, and advise undergraduate students. The successful candidate will also support students, mentor teachers, and clinical coaches with clinical placements. In addition, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, both within and outside the School of Education and Human Development, as well as with community partners such as community colleges and early childhood centers. Charlottesville and central Virginia offer a distinctive community for both personal and professional activities. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community, highlighted by regular literary, film, musical, theatrical, and historical festivals. For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit https://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville.

Requirements

A PhD or EdD in early childhood education, educational psychology, or a related field prior to the start date of the position
A demonstrated record of effective teaching at the early childhood and university levels
Record of successful advising of undergraduate or graduate students

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students from a range of backgrounds
Experience working with teacher candidates (as a mentor or university supervisor) in their clinical placements
Experience with developing collaborations among community partners, early childhood educators, and schools
Experience working in teacher education and/or PreK-12 classroom contexts
Experience with online teaching

Responsibilities

Teach and oversee undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education, both online and in person
Advise undergraduate students
Support students, mentor teachers, and clinical coaches with clinical placements
Work collaboratively with colleagues, both within and outside the School of Education and Human Development, as well as with community partners such as community colleges and early childhood centers

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