Assistant /Associate Professor of Early Childhood/Special Education

Bowie State University; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic institution is seeking a dedicated Assistant/Associate Professor of Early Childhood/Special Education. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate will engage in developing programs, teaching undergraduate courses, and collaborating with local school districts. With a commitment to social justice and equity in education, this position is ideal for those passionate about shaping the future of education. Join a vibrant academic community where your contributions will make a significant impact on students and the wider community.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in teaching field with at least five years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum development and instructional delivery.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing Early Childhood/Special Education programs and courses.
• Advise students and maintain an active research agenda.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Curriculum Development

Leadership

Collaboration

Culturally Relevant Pedagogies

Education

PhD in Education

State Licensure in Maryland

Tools

Computer Technology

Job description

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number: F138

Position Title: Assistant / Associate Professor of Early Childhood/Special Education

Rank: Assistant Professor

Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual Faculty: Regular

Desired Start Date: Open

Open Date: 05/11/2022

Close Date: 06/10/2022

Open Until Filled: Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Teaching, Learning and Professional Development is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of Elementary Education. This position is a nine month, full-time, tenure track faculty line with the opportunity for summer and winter course teaching. These positions are to begin in August 2022. The candidate must be able to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service. This includes a commitment to addressing diversity, inclusion, social justice, and equity in education through their research, teaching, service, and mentoring.

Responsibilities include assisting in the development of Early Childhood/Special Education and its programs in the undergraduate courses and supporting accreditation processes and reports. This position may require teaching evening and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats. Other responsibilities include advising students, working with local school districts, serving on departmental and university committees, maintaining an active research agenda, fulfilling service responsibilities to the department, college, and university. Additionally, support in the accreditation processes and direct committees in this area where appropriate, in addition to directing graduate student research and serving on dissertation committees, and any other duties assigned pertinent to the position.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment: Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of due diligence background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for faculty and staff to be employed at Bowie State University.

Experience

Has a strong trajectory of teaching experience at the college or university level; Experience and/or interest in organizing educational opportunities for students, faculty, and staff; ability to lead work groups to improve education for 21st century teaching and work collaboratively with outside partners.

Education

PhD, or EdD in the teaching field. Teaching in a K-12 in an early childhood and/or special education setting for at least five years. State Licensure in Maryland or another state is required in one or more of the educational areas.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Doctorate in Education with documented evidence of experiences in curriculum development, instructional delivery or related experiences. Experience as a certified early childhood and/or special education teacher with at least five years of successful teaching in K-12 schools is required, with additional years of experience in teaching or K-12 leadership preferred. Successful college teaching experience in both traditional campus and online environments. Must have experience in various educational settings and knowledge of the various components of early childhood and special education; must also be knowledgeable about education procedures, policies, and laws; proficient in the use of computer technology and culturally relevant pedagogies; current literature and research in the fields and classroom assessment practices; ongoing involvement in professional organizations and activities; the ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues internally and externally; must demonstrate the ability to work with various diverse student populations and diversity issues that are a challenge in school systems and communities as well as have worked in the area of Education. This position may require the faculty to also support both the undergraduate as well as the graduate programs.

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