CDL Director/Teaching Instructor AF9642

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) in the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS) at Oklahoma State University (OSU) is seeking highly qualified candidates for a full-time, 9-month career-track position at the rank of Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education (ECE). This position will also be the Director of the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory (CDL) and will include an additional 2 months’ salary for these duties. The successful candidate will teach ECE courses and direct the operations of the CDL. Applicants should demonstrate an interest in the university’s land-grant mission and a desire to make a positive impact on the development of children and the academic community through teaching, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field and eligible for Oklahoma State Department of Education teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education.
Three or more years of teaching experience with children in infancy through kindergarten and administrative experience in early childhood programs.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and an ability to interact well with a variety of people.
Must possess the ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple assignments simultaneously, and be self-motivated.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift up to 50lbs as related to the assignment in the CDL.
Successful candidate must provide evidence of employment eligibility as required.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
Expertise in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Early Intervention.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Director of the CDL on the OSU Stillwater campus:
Support and grow high quality and innovative programming in the CDL and grow its reputation as a national model for early childhood education.
Oversee the vision, mission, and planning for the CDL in collaboration with the newly formed CDL Advisory Council, CDL faculty and staff, HDFS department faculty, and the local community.
Manage, supervise, and support CDL staff members.
Support and facilitate high-quality programming for children enrolled in the CDL guided by Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Child Development (CD) theories and best practices.
Work in collaboration with HDFS ECE faculty to plan and provide CDL staff with exceptional professional development and relevant training opportunities.
Ensure that CDL policies, procedures, and programming are in line with government standards (Oklahoma Department of Human Services), National Association for the Education of Young Children, and Oklahoma State Department of Education (including maintaining licenses and accreditations).
As appropriate, collaborate with other colleges and departments/schools within OSU to facilitate student internships, observations, and research opportunities within the CDL.
Work effectively with CDL parents and families providing information, resources, and a warm and inviting environment.
Work with CEHS OSUF Development Team, Dean, and unit head to maintain and cultivate positive relationships with CDL donors when needed for CDL initiatives.
Work with OSU Foundation and HDFS Department Head to seek funding to support the growth and viability of the CDL.
Work with the accountant to maintain financial records and accounts for the CDL.
Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor:
Serve as a Teaching Instructor/Assistant Professor and active member of the HDFS faculty.
Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the ECE program as needed.
Participate in HDFS faculty meetings, ECE program meetings, and meet regularly with the ECE program coordinator to facilitate connections between the ECE academic program and the CDL.
Contribute to the vision of the HDFS department and ECE Program.
Mentor undergraduate and/or graduate students.
Demonstrate a commitment to pre-service teacher education.
Contribute to departmental outreach and engagement activities.
Participate in departmental, college, and university committees or other service activities.
Engage in responsibilities consistent with the land grant mission at OSU.
Carry out other duties as required.