Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Center Director

We are excited to search for a leader in early childhood care and learning. The Center Director is the administrative leader of the ETSU’s Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development (CEECLD) and provides leadership and support for research, extension, and teaching programs essential to the mission and vision of the center.

The position is a full-time, 12-month Director/Administrative position. This position is eligible for appointment at the associate or full professor level and eligible for tenure. The successful candidate for this position will be committed to creating and leading an environment that acknowledges, encourages, respects, and celebrates all.

The Director’s responsibilities include providing overall direction and representation for the Center, managing personnel and budgets, supporting ongoing projects, and developing/securing new funded and unfunded initiatives in training, research, and service. They are supported by a dedicated staff.

The Center of Excellence in Early Childhood Learning and Development, part of the Clemmer College of Education and Human Development, is a highly accomplished institution in its 40th year. It receives partial funding from the Tennessee Higher Education Commission and focuses on research, academic training, and model services for typically developing children and those at risk for developmental delays up to age 8 and their families. The Center has substantial external funding and provides support to faculty interested in early childhood learning and development.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to University facilities and services, and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position’s essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.