Assistant Teaching Professor

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI

Assistant Teaching Professor

Non-Tenure Track

The University of Missouri (MU) College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is dynamically growing and changing. We are searching for individuals to join our team who share our commitment to teaching excellence, exceptional service to students, and continuous quality improvement in an environment of civility and respect.

The Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, at the University of Missouri is pleased to announce an assistant level teaching professor (non-tenure-track) in early childhood education. We seek a colleague who can help us extend and expand our commitment to the education of young learners in preschool, school, and other settings. This position offers opportunities to contribute to the programs in early childhood education.

Primary responsibilities include contributing to the early childhood teacher certification program (birth to 3rd grade); developing and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in early childhood education (online and face-to-face); mentoring and advising students in the early childhood education programs; participating in faculty governance with the Department, College, and University; and providing service, outreach, and leadership to the University, educational institutions, agencies, and professional organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in early childhood education or a related field by time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on the following factors:

Candidates will be evaluated on:

(a) Experience teaching in preK or primary settings (or equivalent experiences);

(b) Experience teaching and advising at the higher education level; and

(c) Experience working collegially with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

About Mizzou and Surrounding Community

MU is located in Columbia, a metropolitan community of approximately 130,000 people which has been rated by Money Magazine, Men’s Journal and MSN.COM as one of the best places to live in the U.S. MU has a student body of over 31,000 and is designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University Extensive. MU is one of only six universities in the U.S. that is both the flagship and land grant institution housing medicine, veterinary medicine and law on the same campus.  As an AAU member institution since 1908, MU is recognized as one of the top research and educational institutions in the nation.

The University of Missouri College of Education & Human Development (Mizzou CEHD) prepares and supports professionals in education, information, lifespan, and intervention sciences that improve the quality of life and economic development for the people of Missouri, the nation, and the world.

The College’s mission is fulfilled by taking a comprehensive, collaborative approach across a wide range of disciplines and professions, including educator preparation, leadership, counseling, early childhood education, special education, higher education, public policy, family and lifespan development, and information sciences and technology.

The College is a national leader in the preparation of educators with its top-rated graduate degree programs and a teacher preparation program that emphasizes early hands-on field experiences for future teachers. There are more than 50,000 living alumni worldwide.

U.S. News & World Report ranked Mizzou CEHD 30th among public universities and 15th for online graduate programs. In the area of research, the College’s grant expenditures in FY 2020 totaled more than $21.5 million.

There are numerous opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts and Columbia has been recognized as a bike-friendly community.  Both Kansas City and St. Louis are within a 90-minute drive offering the shopping and cultural opportunities of major metropolitan areas. 

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Appointment: Non-tenure-track, nine-month appointment beginning September 1, 2022.

To Apply:  Apply on-line at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php. Upload a complete application including: (1) letter of application describing in detail qualifications for the position; (2) a CV including a list of names and contact information for three professional references (the CV must be uploaded in the Resume/CV and Cover Letter section); and (3) a teaching philosophy statement with attention to your efforts on inclusivity, diversity, and equity (2 pages or less).

Search Committee Chair: Dr. Lauren Ray, please contact Dr. Ray for questions about the position: lray@missouri.edu   

Beginning Review Date:  Formal review of applications will begin January 21, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. To request ADA accommodations, please contact the Dean’s Office at 573-884-7717.