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Clinical Associate Professor (open rank) - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education - College of Education and Human Development

University of Louisville

Department:

Special Education, Early Childhood and Prevention Science

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular Term (Fixed Term)

Job Req ID:

R103986

Position Description:

University of Louisville – College of Education and Human Development

Department of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Prevention Science

Clinical Associate Professor (open rank) in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

The Department of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Prevention Science at the University of Louisville invites applications for a Clinical Assistant or a Clinical Associate (non-tenure track) Professor position in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. The Department seeks individuals who have a strong teaching and research background, or the clear potential for one, and whose focus is on the science and practice of research-based instruction for young children.

Department, College, and University

The Department of Special Education, Early Childhood, & Prevention Science currently includes 11 tenure-line faculty members and several clinical and grant-funded personnel. Faculty members are committed to engagement in public school settings and regularly visit classrooms for research, training, and student supervision. The Department currently has approximately $2 million in annual external funding that involves collaborative projects across faculty. The Department houses CIBRS (the Center for Instructional and Behavioral Research in Schools; https://cibrs.com), the Kentucky Autism Training Center (KATC; http://louisville.edu/education/kyautismtraining), and the Early Childhood Research Center (https://louisville.edu/education/centers/ecrc). Additionally, the department is affiliated with the Early Learning Campus (ELC; http://louisville.edu/education/elc).

The University of Louisville (UofL) is a premier metropolitan research university, with three campuses and approximately 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students. UofL has distinguished itself in its commitment to diversity, ranked #1 nationally for serving African American students by the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center, #1 by three national groups for being LGBTQ-friendly, and 12th nationally for community engagement. The CEHD has five departments and an enrollment of approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The College’s strong commitment to social justice is evidenced not only in our scholarship but also in our ongoing community service partnerships (e.g., Jefferson County Public School System, practicum and internship sites, community clinics). The greater Louisville area is a vibrant metropolitan community of approximately 1.3 million people with great restaurants, outstanding parks, an engaging arts community, a lively nightlife, a moderate climate, and a cost of living below the national average. Visit http://www.greaterlouisville.com for more information.

Duties and responsibilities associated with this faculty position include but are not limited to:

  • Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in IECE programs
  • Mentoring non-traditional students at undergraduate or master's levels
  • Contributing to department, college, and university governance

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in early childhood education or a related field*
  • Five or more years of experience teaching students in early childhood classroom settings
  • Evidence of commitment to the principles of anti-racism, diversity, social justice, and culturally sustaining pedagogies
  • Ability to work well with colleagues across departments and in the community
  • Interest in participating in collaborative inquiries with colleagues
  • strong applicants who have not completed a doctorate may be considered, but prior to completion of the doctorate would be hired at the rank of Lecturer or Sr. Lecturer, not Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience teaching college level courses
  • Evidence of success incorporating technology into instructional practices
  • Demonstrated interest and experience in working in partnership with university centers; education and community settings including Head Start, public prekindergarten, and private preschool programs; government agencies; community groups; businesses; and other key stakeholders
  • Current or previous external funding
  • Expertise in research methodology conducive to advancing the field of early childhood education

SALARY: Competitive, based upon qualifications and experience

APPOINTMENT: 10-month appointment beginning August 1, 2024

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The Search Committee is chaired by Dr. Jon Lee, questions regarding the position may be directed to jon.lee@louisville.edu. Additional information about the department can be found at: http://louisville.edu/education/departments/sped 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. All applicants must complete an on-line application available at http://www.louisville.edu/jobs using position R103986. You will be asked to complete a self ID form and submit electronically the following: 1) a letter of interest explaining how required and preferred qualifications are met and describing relevant experiences, 2) a current curriculum vitae, and 3) reference list that includes the name, telephone number, and e-mail address for three references. A transcript will be requested for final candidates. Please combine all materials into a single document prior to submitting your application.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.

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