Heravi Peace Institute · 3 months ago
Assistant Professor - Early Childhood Education/Child Development
US-UT-Vernal
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelHeravi Peace Institute is seeking an Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education/Child Development. This tenure-track position involves teaching courses, conducting research, mentoring students, and collaborating on strategic initiatives within the department.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teach HDFS courses specializing in early childhood development and early childhood education (birth – age 8) using innovative teaching methodologies, including hybrid and online instruction, to meet the needs of a geographically diverse student population
Collaborate with the Central Cove Early Learning Center leadership team to develop, implement, and evaluate its strategic improvement plan
Conduct and publish research in area of expertise
Mentor students in the discipline
Provide service to the department, college, university, community, state, and scholarly discipline as appropriate
Qualification
Required
PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered and eligible for appointment after degree completion
Expertise in early childhood education best practices
Evidence of the ability to be an effective instructor and mentor
Demonstrated ability to conduct quantitative and/or qualitative research with children in early childhood education (birth – age 8)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Preferred
Familiarity with distance teaching technologies, including web-based education
Successful grant writing experience
Capacity to foster collaborative work within the department and across the college and university
Experience with NAEYC or other accreditation for early childhood centers
Benefits
Excellent benefits
Company
Heravi Peace Institute
The Heravi Peace Institute empowers USU students, faculty, and staff by cultivating the necessary character, knowledge, and skills to constructively transform conflict and build peace.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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