Assistant Teaching Professor in Early Childhood Education - Education Department - #00092103

Assistant Teaching Professor in Education

The Department of Education is seeking a non-tenure track assistant teaching professor in early childhood education to start in August 2025.

The Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) Education Department offers early childhood, elementary, and middle school emphasis areas for the Bachelor of Science in Education. The department includes the Missouri S&T Child Development Center, which opened in January 2022, the Kummer Center for STEM Education, which provides outreach programming to K-12 students, and the South Central Regional Professional Development Center, which offers teacher training to the region. This educational ecosystem provides rich opportunities for research and collaboration.

The successful candidate will build and maintain professional relationships with area school districts to facilitate student-teacher placements and aid in recruitment efforts for the early childhood education program. The candidate will also collaborate with area school districts' administrations and early childhood faculty and staff to develop and implement meaningful early childhood education field experiences for pre-service teachers. The candidate will be expected to collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director of the S&T Child Development Center on the day-to-day operations of the Center, provide educational experiences to staff, and initiate clinical experiences for S&T students. In addition, the candidate will teach early childhood education courses, advise students in the program, and supervise field experiences. Faculty are expected to participate in department and university service as well as contribute to department recruitment activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in early childhood education or child development
• Three years experience in an early childhood setting
• Early childhood or related teaching credential
• Evidence of effective teaching at the undergraduate level

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NAEYC or other accreditation for early childhood centers
• Successful grant writing experience
• Experience facilitating teacher professional development

For priority consideration, please submit applications by October 15, 2024. Position will remain open until filled. Interested candidates should submit: a current CV, a cover letter that includes relevant teaching experiences, teaching statement, and how your experiences and expertise align with the UM System Values Statement (below). Finalists will be asked for references as part of a phone reference check.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact: Julia Alexander (jalexander@mst.edu).

Open Until Filled

University Information
Missouri S&T is one of the nation's leading research universities with over 100-degree programs in 39 disciplines. It was founded in 1870 as one of the first technological institutions west of the Mississippi River. Located about 100 miles west of St. Louis in the vibrant community of Rolla, Missouri S&T is an accessible, safe, and friendly campus surrounded by Ozarks' scenery. Missouri S&T offers undergraduate degrees in engineering, the sciences, liberal arts, humanities, and business, with M.S. and Ph.D. programs available in many of the science and engineering programs. With over 7,000 students and 300 faculty, Missouri S&T is big enough to accommodate a broad population, yet small enough for individuals to build high visibility and impactful careers.

COLLEGE of ARTS, SCIENCES, & EDUCATION (CASE)
The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education is a catalyst of innovation, creativity, and discovery, where students and faculty work side-by-side to create and share knowledge and understanding. From arts and humanities to the natural and social sciences, the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education has a program for everyone. The College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE) is made up of eleven units including Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC, Arts, Languages and Philosophy, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, English and Technical Communication, History and Political Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Psychological Science, and Education. The college is home to over 90 tenured/tenure-track and 44 non-tenure-track faculty members. CASE offers more than 85 different academic options including certificates, minors, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

About Rolla
Rolla, Missouri offers several great advantages that help individuals enjoy a high quality of life. Rolla is an ideal place for families, with its low cost of living, excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a range of recreational activities suitable for all ages. The Ozark Scenic Riverways and beautiful landscapes offers abundant opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of every lifestyle. With its vibrant community, Rolla hosts multiple events, concerts, art exhibitions, and theater performances throughout the year. The university's Leach Theatre showcases nationally renowned performers for campus and community alike. Overall, living in Rolla offers a high quality of life with a supportive community, affordable living, beautiful natural surroundings, and numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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