Leading ECE Program Director: Teach, Mentor, Impact

APU College of Nursing and Health Sciences; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Azusa Pacific University seeks a full-time faculty member to teach PK-3 Credential Program courses with specialization in Early Childhood Education, Early Literacy, and Early Math, plus foundational courses for teacher candidates. Teaching formats include online, face-to-face, and hybrid, with clinical supervision of teacher education candidates.

The ECE Program Director will lead program development, accreditation, admissions, faculty management, and student advising.

Qualifications

• Must have a demonstrated vibrant Christian faith compatible with the university mission.
• Experience using online technologies for student assessment and teaching, with preference for online/hybrid environments.
• Established record of service, scholarship, and contributions to diversity.

Responsibilities

• Teach PK-3 credential courses with specialization in ECE, Early Literacy, and Early Math.
• Provide clinical supervision of teacher education candidates.
• Lead program development, accreditation, admissions, and faculty management as ECE Program Director.
• Plan student orientations, residencies, and coordinate regional campus activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of CA P-12 standards, frameworks, and accountability systems.
• Engage in service to the university and broader professional community.
• Travel to regional campuses as needed.

Skills

Teaching PK-3

Online teaching

Team collaboration

Faith integration

Education

PhD or EdD in education

15+ years PK-12 experience

Job description

Azusa Pacific University seeks a full-time faculty member to teach PK-3 Credential Program courses with specialization in Early Childhood Education, Early Literacy, and Early Math, plus foundational courses for teacher candidates. Teaching formats include online, face-to-face, and hybrid, with clinical supervision of teacher education candidates.

The ECE Program Director will lead program development, accreditation, admissions, faculty management, and student advising.