Clinical Track Faculty

Tennessee Tech University • Cookeville, TN

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About The Position

The School of Human Ecology at Tennessee Tech University invites candidates to apply for a full-time twelve-month, non-tenure track Clinical Track faculty position in Child Life to begin July 1, 2026.

Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Requirements

• PhD or terminal degree from an accredited institution at the time of appointment in Human Development/Sciences or Family Studies/Sciences or closely related field
• Credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Certification Commission
• Minimum of five years of professional experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist post credentialing
• Oral and written communication skills at a level appropriate to convey information to and from students, colleagues and others in a clear manner

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of seven years of professional experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist post credentialing
• Evidence of at least two years of college level teaching experience as primary instructor online or in-person
• Experience with supervising child life internship students as a clinical preceptor
• Evidence of experience with advising and mentoring students
• Knowledge of curriculum design, experience with various teaching methods including online delivery and assessment of learning
• Active membership in the Association of Child Life Professionals with expectation to join the Child Life Academic Society once employed
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in both university and community settings with faculty, staff, and students, and various community stakeholders

Responsibilities

• teach Child Life courses, and other courses as needed
• assist with mentoring and retention of students
• supervision of experiential learning experiences leading to a Master of Science degree in Child Life

Benefits

• The University offers a competitive benefits package.
• Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays.
• Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree