CDL Director/Teaching Instructor AF9642

Oklahoma State University•Stillwater, OK

31d•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 qualified candidates for a full-time, 9-month career-track position as a Teaching Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education (ECE). This role also includes the directorship of the Cleo L. Craig Child Development Laboratory (CDL), with an additional two months of salary for these duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching ECE courses and managing the operations of the CDL. The position emphasizes a commitment to the university's land-grant mission and aims to positively impact child development and the academic community through teaching, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
Eligibility for Oklahoma State Department of Education teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education.
Three or more years of teaching experience with children from infancy through kindergarten.
Administrative experience in early childhood programs.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to interact well with a variety of people.
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.
Must provide evidence of employment eligibility.

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, supporting and growing high-quality, innovative programming and enhancing its reputation as a national model for early childhood education.
Oversee the vision, mission, and planning for the CDL in collaboration with the CDL Advisory Council, CDL faculty and staff, HDFS 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.
Collaborate with HDFS ECE faculty to plan and provide exceptional professional development and relevant training opportunities for CDL staff.
Ensure CDL policies, procedures, and programming align with government standards (Oklahoma Department of Human Services), NAEYC, and Oklahoma State Department of Education, including maintaining licenses and accreditations.
Collaborate with other OSU colleges, departments, and schools to facilitate student internships, observations, and research opportunities within the CDL.
Work effectively with CDL parents and families, providing information, resources, and a welcoming environment.
Work with the CEHS OSUF Development Team, Dean, and unit head to maintain and cultivate positive relationships with CDL donors for CDL initiatives.
Seek funding with the OSU Foundation and HDFS Department Head to support the growth and viability of the CDL.
Manage financial records and accounts for the CDL with the assistance of the accountant.
Serve as a Teaching Instructor/Assistant Professor and an 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 connect 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.