TWO positions in Early Childhood Education at National-Louis University (Chicago)
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TWO Open Full Time Tenure Track Faculty Positions in the Early Childhood Education Department at National-Louis University in Chicago, Illinois
Position Description #1:
The Department of Early Childhood Education seeks a dynamic
individual to fill a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant/Associate
Professor level, with an emphasis in early childhood education The Department
offers both graduate and undergraduate programs leading to initial licensure in
early childhood education as well as undergraduate and graduate programs in
early childhood education and administration. Responsibilities include: (a)
assisting graduate program coordinator with duties, such as scheduling,
coordination of adjuncts, recruiting and advising cohort groups and individual
students; (b) teaching undergraduate and graduate online and face to face
courses in early childhood education (c) establishing a collaborative research
agenda; (d) service to the department, school, university, and larger
community; and (e) mentoring graduate students. The university and department
have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate in early childhood education, early
childhood administration, or related field; successful experience teaching in
higher education; classroom teaching experience in kindergarten/primary grades;
record of scholarship and demonstrated commitment to scholarly activity,
scholarly publications, and conference presentations; experience working with
field-based partners, and an area of specialization in early childhood
education that will serve as the foundation for teaching, research, and
outreach.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who: (a)
articulate a vision and philosophy for education of young children birth to age
8; (b) demonstrate an on-going research agenda and teaching interests that can
contribute to the proposed doctoral program in early childhood education within
the department; (c) demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of multiple
methods of scholarship in the areas of early childhood education and
administration, (d) possess experience in online teaching and/or adept use of
technology as a teaching/learning tool; (e) have teaching experience with
diverse populations and/or in urban settings; and (f) demonstrate an
understanding of issues of importance to early childhood education and
administration, primary education K-3, and teacher preparation and professional
development.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position
is filled. Send letter of application, vita/resume, list of 3-5 professional
references to: facult...@nl.edu or via mail to the Office of Human
Resources, National-Louis University, 1000 Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090.
Position Description #2
The Department of Early Childhood
Education seeks a dynamic individual to fill a full-time tenure track position
at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to serve as coordinator of its
M.Ed. and C.A.S. Early Childhood Administration (ECA) program.
Responsibilities include: recruiting and advising
cohort groups, scheduling adjuncts, teaching online courses in early childhood
administration, conducting scholarly research, mentoring graduate students, and
serving on department and university committees. In addition to the ECA
program, the Department of Early Childhood offers both graduate and
undergraduate programs leading to initial licensure in early childhood
education. The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving
diversity among faculty and staff. Reports to: Dean of the College of Education
and Chair of the Department of Early Childhood Education
Qualifications: An earned doctorate in early
childhood education, early childhood administration, or related field;
Successful experience teaching in higher education; Classroom teaching
experience at the pre-primary and/or primary level; Experience administering an
early childhood program; Demonstrated commitment to scholarly activity,
publications, and conference presentations; Experience working with field-based
partners; An area of specialization in early childhood education that will
serve as the foundation for teaching, research, and outreach. Preferred
Candidates: Articulate a vision and philosophy for education of early childhood
administration students, families, and children birth to age 8; Possess
experience in online teaching and/or adept use of technology as a teaching
tool; Demonstrate an ongoing research agenda and teaching interests that can
contribute to the early childhood administration program within the department;
Demonstrate a understanding of multiple methods of scholarship in the areas of
early childhood education and administration; Have teaching experience with
diverse populations and/or in urban settings; Demonstrate an understanding of
issues of importance to early childhood education and administration, primary
education, director credentialing, and professional development.
Proposed start date: Review of application will
begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified
applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of recent
publications, and arrange for three letters of reference to facult...@nl.edu
or via mail to the Office of Human Resources, National-Louis University, 1000
Capitol Dr., Wheeling, IL 60090. National-Louis University is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of
excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. NLU is
committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly
encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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Institutional Profile National-Louis UniversityNLU: A CHICAGO LEADER IN HIGHER EDUCATION SINCE 1886 In late nineteenth century Chicago, two extraordinary women with vision, a passion for education and a determination to make a difference in the lives of our children laid the foundation for what is today National-Louis University (NLU). Urban education pioneer and community activist Elizabeth Harrison, together with Edna Dean Baker, created a modern university-one with deep roots in Chicago and a reputation that today extends far beyond the borders of the city it calls home. NLU is a university committed to innovation and best practices in urban teaching and graduate education. A university that excels in creating learning communities where adult students thrive. A university with a history of access to higher education for first-generation and minority students who go on to make a difference at their jobs and in their communities. A university proud to call Chicago home. About NLU: * National Rankings: NLU ranks
7th: number of master's degrees awarded in education National Center for
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