What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor (Early Childhood Education) #76253 position at University of Hawaii?
Description
Title: Assistant Professor (Early Childhood Education)
Position Number: 0076253
Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii - West Oahu
Division: Education
Location: Kapolei
Dated Posted 08/14/2023
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins October 16, 2023
Salary Information: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: To begin August 1, 2024
The University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu (UHWO) seeks an exemplary teacher/scholar for its Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree program with concentration in Early Childhood Education, Pre-K-3. Priority given to educators with leadership experience in developing undergraduate curricula aligned with the professional standards of the discipline, including the National Association for the Education of Young children (NAEYC).
Duties and Responsibilities:- Assume a leadership role in the development of Pre-K & Pre-K-3 licensure pathways
- Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Early Childhood Education
- Supervise early field experience, practicum, and student teaching
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with area preschools and K-3 partners
- Engage in new course development for delivery on campus and via distance methods
- Conduct scholarly research and creative endeavors, leading to peer-reviewed publications
- Participate in professional education associations in the candidate’s discipline
- Pursue professional development activities to stay current in the field
- Contribute to program assessment
- Provide service to the profession and broader community
- Advise undergraduate teacher candidates
- Participate in faculty governance
- Earned doctorate in Education, with specialization in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited and recognized institution
- Three (3) or more years of excellent teaching in preschools and K-3 classrooms.
- Commitment to standards-based teacher preparation that is informed by current research and practice in Pre-K-3 instruction
- Scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, refereed presentations at professional conferences, or demonstrated potential to conduct research and publish scholarly works on topics relevant to Pre-K-3 teaching and learning.
- Interest in and evidence of quality service to the profession and community at large
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the education of culturally and linguistically diverse populations
- ABD candidates must earn their doctorate by August 1, 2024
- Advanced degree in Special Education
- Successful experience teaching in Pre-K-3 inclusion classrooms, in partnership with special educators.
- Demonstrated teaching excellence in culturally and linguistically diverse settings
- Commitment to, knowledge of, and/or experience with the mission and purpose of the University of Hawai‘i to position the university as a leading indigenous-serving higher education institution
- Successful experience developing innovative, technology-based courses for delivery to non-traditional students
- Knowledge of state and Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation standards and procedures
- Knowledge of and experience working in Professional Development Schools
- Excellent post-secondary teaching in a regionally accredited teacher preparation program
- Evidence of a focused scholarly research agenda that informs the candidate’s practice
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vita, names and contact information of three professional references, and copies of official transcripts (official transcripts required at the time of hire). Copies of selected publications and students evaluations summaries may be requested during the search process. If ABD, submit a letter from the committee chair attesting that all degree requirements will be met by August 1, 2024. If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying phots, they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii - West Oahu and will not be returned. Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.
Inquires: Dr. Mary Heller, Education Division Chair, mfheller@hawaii.eduEEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. For more information or inquiries regarding these policies, please refer to the following link: http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/eeo-coordinators/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
