Lecturer, Early Childhood Education

Lecturer, Early Childhood Education

 

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The Opportunity

The School of Teacher Education (STE) in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning, lecturer position anticipated to begin Fall 2023.

The Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) program in the School of Teacher Education at the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) at UCF is seeking a dynamic individual with strong teaching, supervision, and interpersonal skills to join our program as a lecturer in the Early Childhood Development and Education program on the Orlando campus. Our ECDE program offers degrees at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The B.S. in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) program at UCF prepares students to impact a diverse population of young children and families using research-based, developmentally appropriate practices through two tracks, a teacher certification, and a child development track. The M.S. program in ECDE is designed to meet the needs of professionals who want to work with young children and their families. Our programs deliver relevant, rigorous course work, and related academic experiences. For more information about the programs visit: https://www.ucf.edu/degree/early-childhood-development-and-education-bs/.

The selected candidate will contribute to the School of Teacher Education and the Early Childhood Development and Education program’s mission by teaching and serving as the program coordinator of ECDE both at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Program coordination of B.S. and M.S. programs.
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate early childhood development and education courses, advising, supervising field and internship students, and program assessment.
• Opportunities exist to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in student research.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Lead Early Childhood Development and Education program meetings and work collaboratively with the faculty to make program decisions and ensure program requirements are met.

• Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills.

CCIE is a one-of-a-kind academic unit with distinct, interdisciplinary expertise and potential for partnership with community stakeholders, conceived to address societal challenges and work alongside the community. Established in 2018, the college offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the main campus and UCF Downtown. At the heart of the college's mission is the institutional commitment to transform lives and strengthen society by developing a unified vision and innovative solutions to complex social issues. The CCIE promotes innovation through state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research with social impact, contemporary inclusive teaching and learning practices, and preeminent service for the disciplines, the institution, and the community.

The School of Teacher Education (STE) is student-centered with a collegial and friendly faculty and staff. STE strives to be a premier academic program known for excellence in research, teaching, and service to students and the community. For more information about the School of Teacher Education and its programs, visit https://ccie.ucf.edu/teachered/.

Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is classified as a Very High Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 220-degree programs.  UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019.  For more information, visit https://www.ucf.edu.

We seek candidates who will enhance our representational diversity and whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to ensure that underrepresented groups have the opportunity to succeed at UCF.

Minimum Qualifications:

• By time of appointment, candidate must hold a doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood development and education, or a related field.

• Candidate must have at least three years of experience working with children birth through age 8 in a professional setting.

• At least one year (two semesters) of teaching experience in an institution of higher education as the instructor of record for teacher preparation courses focusing on Early Childhood Development and Education.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have at least three years of PreK through Third grade teaching experience.
• Evidence of community engagement.
• Research focus on child development (Birth-8 years old) (e.g., conference presentations, publications, workshops, serving on research teams).
• Teaching in a virtual environment.
• Experience working in diverse settings.
• Evidence of program development (e.g., community programs, teaching training, community engagement, parent training programs).
• Experience with clinical and field experiences (e.g., serving as a site supervisor, university clinical coordinator, supervising teacher).
• Experience mentoring undergraduate/graduate students in research and serving on thesis and dissertation committees.
• Candidates with expertise in Early Childhood Development and Education, research in education and child development are encouraged to apply.

 

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/.  In addition to the online application, it is highly recommended that interested candidates upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials. 

Questions regarding this search may be directed to Judit Szente, Professor, at Judit.Szente@ucf.edu.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled

Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as ‘Open until filled’ may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks!  In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending accounts, and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays.
• Retirement savings options.
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando area attractions.
• Education assistance.
• Flexible work environment.

And more…For more benefits information, go to ‘Prospective Employees’ on the UCF Human Resources website (https://hr.ucf.edu/)

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of higher education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to employment in research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty positions (including employed visiting positions), graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral scholar positions, and undergraduate positions.

Department

College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) -School of Teacher Education

Work Schedule

Varies

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

Negotiable

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at  http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.