Early Childhood Development and Learning Lecturer

Posting Number: F-0853

College/Unit: College of Education & Human Services

Home Department: Human Development and Family Studies

Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status: Full-Time

Position Type: 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024

Position End Date:

Position Summary:

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies invites applications for a 9-month, fixed- term position to begin August 19, 2024. Successful candidates will be proponents of NAEYC's developmentally appropriate practices. We seek a dynamic, highly qualified instructor whose responsibilities include teaching and service to the department, college, and university both on our main campus in Mount Pleasant and online. Candidates from historically marginalized populations are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies focuses on applied research, teaching, and service. The mission of our nationally accredited https://www.cmich.edu/program/early-childhood-development-learningprogram (online and face-to-face) is to offer an education re-imagined as a shared journey along pathways of personal growth and co-construction of knowledge. Our program prepares future educators to lead children to lifelong success in early childhood settings. We seek a passionate early childhood instructor who shares our values and who will support our mission through their work. 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master's degree (awarded by date of hire) in child development, early childhood education, human development and family studies, or closely related discipline • Expertise in early childhood development and learning (birth -- 8 years) • Competence in early childhood development and learning as evidenced by relevant coursework • Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level • Commitment to high quality instructional practices in varied course modalities (online and face-to-face) • Demonstration of effective collaboration with colleagues, students, families, and/or communities • Ability to articulate a commitment to inclusive classroom spaces and equitable learning opportunities • Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commitment to children's learning through play-based curriculum • Advocacy for equity and social justice for children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds • Theoretical viewpoints consistent with the constructivist perspective of learning and teaching • Ability to teach across a range of topics in early childhood development and learning • Relevant professional experience working in early childhood settings with children and families • Practical experience and/or knowledge of the Reggio Approach • Affiliation with relevant professional organizations

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. 

About the Department:

The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS ) Department includes 15 faculty positions, 11 of which are tenured and tenure-track, serving approximately 660 majors and