Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) Teacher Education (24-25)

The Early Childhood Education Program invites applications for a Clinical Professor position (non-tenure track) beginning in Fall 2024. The Clinical Professor will teach nine (three per academic quarter) undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in child development, child behavior, special education, assessment, plus health, safety, and nutrition. Classes are held on the Lincoln Park campus and online in a hybrid modality. Active participation in College, Department, and Early Childhood Education Program meetings is required, as is holding office hours for students. The Professional Lecturer may be called upon to be part of Programmatic curriculum deliberations and related activities.  

DePaul is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. Candidates must have demonstrated experience working and teaching in a diverse learning environment. 

Qualifications

Required qualifications include:

• Master's degree
• Doctoral-level coursework in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
• Minimum five years' (total) experience in teaching undergraduate- and master's degree-level early childhood education majors
• Demonstrated strong teaching record
• Experience in developing course syllabi, course materials for student use
• Experience in developing and teaching online hybrid-delivery courses to undergraduate- and master's degree-level early childhood education majors\
• Working knowledge and experience in designing course assignments and assessments aligned with the Illinois State Board of Education early childhood teacher licensing standards as well as the Illinois Gateways ECE Level V Credential competencies

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in developing integrated child curricula and project-based instruction
• Experience in creating and providing teacher professional development in young children's mental health wellness, with emphasis on trauma-informed pedagogy
• Experience in conducting research in the early care and education field

 

Application Instructions

You must submit all required application materials in order to be considered for the position. Please direct all application questions to the Executive Assistant of the College of Education, Erin James, at ejames17@depaul.edu.  

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EEO Statement

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, martial status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check.  Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check. 

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire.  A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is a reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.  For more information, please visit the following pages:  

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)

Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act

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Title IX Statement:

Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX responsibilities.  At DePaul University, the Interim Title IX Coordinator is Molly Lamping Fleck.  Her office is located in Lincoln Park on the 3rd floor of the Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield Avenue.  She can be reached at 312-362-8970, or titleixcoordinator@depaul.edu.