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Utah State University · 3 months ago

Assistant Professor - Early Childhood Education/Child Development

positionVernal, UT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Utah State University is seeking an Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education/Child Development to join the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. The role involves teaching, mentoring students, conducting research, and collaborating with the Central Cove Early Learning Center to enhance educational practices.

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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

PhD in relevant fieldEarly childhood education expertiseQuantitative research skillsQualitative research skillsDistance teaching technologiesGrant writing experienceCollaborative work capacityNAEYC accreditationEffective mentoringOral communication skillsWritten communication skills

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

Utah State University

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The mission of the Alumni Association is to enhance the Utah State University experience through lifelong engagement. facebook.
dateFounded in 1888
location
Logan, Utah, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.usu.edu

H1B Sponsorship

Utah State University has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.24M
Key Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationUtah State Legislature
2022-01-27Grant· $0.24M
2021-11-11Grant

Leadership Team

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Michael Torrens
Executive Director, Analysis Assessment & Accreditation
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