Assistant Professor of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies

Ball State University

Muncie, IN

ID: 7276368 (Ref.No. BSU44639)
Posted: August 29, 2024
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

The Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies at Ball State University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor in early childhood to begin January 2, 2025. The successful applicant will be interested in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in our early childhood education program, graduate certificates, transition to teaching program; have a research program that will complement current research interests in the department and that can involve both undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to the service activities of the department and discipline; and have an on campus presence. While applicants from any area of early childhood education or related fields are welcome to apply, special consideration will be given to applicants who have a specialization in the areas of math, science, social studies, early literacy, policy/advocacy/social justice, or community engagement.

Job Function:

Minimum Experience:

Doctorate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Eligible for, holds, or has held a teaching license
At least one semester (four months) experience teaching in an early learning environment such as an elementary school or childcare center.

Preferred Experience:

Content specialization in one or more of the following areas: science, math, social studies, early literacy, policy/advocacy/ social justice, community engagement
Track record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations at professional conferences in applicant’s area of specialization
Demonstrated interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion
Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple modalities (e.g., face-to-face, online, blended)
Experience supervising practicum and student teaching
Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students from diverse backgrounds

At Ball State University, we recognize inclusive excellence as an integral endeavor to fulfill our University’s mission and our strategic plan. We recruit, support, and retain a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage and reward diversity of thought. We promote a work environment that encourages and rewards innovation and creativity. We pledge to keep Inclusive Excellence at the highest level of institutional importance and as a foundation in all that we strive to do. Our over-arching goal for Inclusive Excellence is to adopt a university-wide Inclusive Excellence approach to academic, administrative support, and service functions of the university. We believe Inclusive Excellence must be infused in every step we take.

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