<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Dean College is looking for an accomplished, student-centered educator to teach courses throughout the Early Childhood Education program. In addition to teaching courses in the program, the successful candidate will identify and coordinate student teaching experiences, including developing relationships with schools, monitoring program needs, and placing students.</p> <p>The faculty member will work with Dean College's on-campus lab school to provide students with the background and skills to succeed as future educators, while getting a solid liberal arts foundation.</p> <p>Applications may be considered until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by March 23, 2025.</p> <p>Position responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li>An overall equivalent teaching load of 15 contact hours each semester. </li><li>Teach appropriate courses in Early Childhood Education. </li><li>Supervise, assess, and revise field experiences, including community sites. </li><li>Visit students at their field experience sites. </li><li>Facilitate orientation meetings for students before their first field experience and for cooperating teachers and directors at field experience sites. </li><li>Review students' professional portfolios and assess for essential skills. </li><li>Develop curriculum grounded in best practices and assess the results of program initiatives. </li><li>Assist in writing and revision of program-related/supervising practitioner handbooks and with curriculum development, course revisions and assessment of the major. </li><li>Coach and mentor students regarding academic and career goals. </li><li>Hold office hours as required and meet with students by appointment. </li><li>Participate in committees as assigned, attend school and program meetings, recruitment activities and new student orientation programs. </li><li>There is no faculty advising load. Students are served by a professional advising staff. </li><li>Other duties as required or assigned. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>PhD/EdD in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3) and/or Curriculum and Instruction with teaching experience in a PreK-K setting is required. </li><li>Experience developing relationships is preferred. </li><li>A minimum of three years of full-time undergraduate teaching experience is required. </li><li>Background in curriculum development and innovative classroom pedagogy is a plus. Have a strong passion for teaching and creating transformational learning experiences. </li><li>Demonstrated success teaching a diverse population of undergraduates at varying stages of academic readiness. </li><li>Experience with course management systems (i.e.,Canvas), digital technology, and classroom media such as smart boards is desired. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Dean College is an equal-opportunity, Title IX institution and pledges to recruit, select and promote diversity by providing equality of opportunity in higher education for all persons, including faculty and staff with respect to hiring, continuation, promotion, and applicants for admission, enrolled students and graduates without discrimination or segregation.</p> <p>The College is interested in candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of colleagues, students, faculty, and community members. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis.</p> <p>Dean College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.</p> <p>This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in College programs, services, and activities. A pre-employment background screen is required for all employees.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Please submit your Resume/CV, Cover Letter, all unofficial transcripts; and contact information of three references. (PLEASE NOTE: Applications that are incomplete will not be considered).</p> <p>Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload your Cover Letter and any additional documents.</p> <p>See the FAQ for using our online system.</p> <p>Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.</p> <p>Returning Applicants - Login to your Dean College Careers Account to check your completed application or upload additional documents.</p> <p>URL: www.dean.edu</p>