Instructor/Teaching Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

About This Role

The School of Human Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is currently seeking a 9-month Instructor or Teaching Assistant Professor to join their Early Childhood Education program. Expertise and experience across areas of early childhood and early childhood special education, birth through kindergarten, is preferred. This non-tenure track position will report directly to the program chair.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Teach courses at the undergraduate level
• Teach courses at the graduate level (teaching assistant professor rank only)
• Provide leadership at the local, regional, and national levels
• Provide service to the program, school, college, and university

This 9-month position at the rank of instructor or teaching assistant professor has a preferred starting date of August 2025, with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About Us

The Early Childhood Education program offers a range of academic options at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. At the undergraduate level, the program combines early childhood education and early childhood special education into one blended bachelor’s degree program. There are two paths learners can pursue: 1) teacher licensure and 2) non-licensure. In cooperation with the College of Education, learners in the teacher licensure path who complete the full degree requirements are eligible to apply for a Kansas teaching license in early childhood unified (birth through kindergarten). Learners in the non-licensure track pursue careers as early childhood administrators, child care licensing agents, classroom educators, and training and technical assistance specialists. The Early Childhood Education program also offers two undergraduate minors and one undergraduate certificate. At the graduate level, the Early Childhood Education program offers a master’s degree. Faculty in the program are working on a new strategic plan to meet the dynamic needs of the workforce. The position will be able to help contribute to this vision.

The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and a career that promotes human well-being in the areas of business, design, teacher education, human behavior, and health sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs housed in the Schools of Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences, and Human Sciences, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Worksite Option

This position is on-site.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Expertise in child development and early childhood programming and policy
• Professional experience in integrated early childhood settings
• Teaching/mentoring experience in a professional setting
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration and interprofessional education opportunities
• Ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently
• To be considered for the rank of instructor:
• Master’s degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or closely related field
• Current, or eligible for, State of Kansas early childhood teaching license
• To be considered for the rank of teaching assistant professor:
• Ph.D. in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or a closely related field (candidates with ABD status may considered under the requirement that defense is scheduled with conferral of degree expected by August 2026)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful experience teaching at the post-secondary level
• Experience with a variety of populations

How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae (CV)
3. Statement of teaching philosophy
4. Contact information for three professional references

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Jennifer Francois, at jfrancois@ksu.edu with the subject line: ECE Faculty Search.

Screening of Applications Begins

Initial review of applications will begin January 25, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

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