TITLE: Assistant Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education
EMPLOYER: Kean University
LOCATIONS: 1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kean’s mission is to provide an affordable, accessible and world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world.
Kean, a proud R2 Research University, continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six colleges – the College of Business and Public Management; the College of Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology; Michael Graves College; and the College of Health Professions and Human Services - offer more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 70 options for graduate study, leading to master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, professional diplomas or certifications.
The University is also a higher education innovator within the State of New Jersey, partnering with Ocean County College, in Toms River, New Jersey and Brookdale Community College, in Lincroft, New Jersey, to provide access for students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kean. The Kean Skylands campus, located in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, is designed to serve as an outdoor living laboratory for field-based scientific study and other classroom and field instruction.
Kean faculty members are recognized for teaching distinction, scholarship and service. We are excited to grow our faculty and invite applications for an Assistant Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education. This is a ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignment. Teaching assignments may be assigned at any of Kean’s New Jersey locations – Union, Ocean, Princeton, Skylands or for Kean Online and may include day, evening and weekend courses. Evening hours are required based on department needs for teaching evening courses and for most graduate course assignments.
All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental, college, university and community level is required. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines.
DUTIES:
Kean University is seeking an Assistant Professor, Department of Early Childhood Education in Early Childhood Education (Preschool - 3rd Grade) to teach range of content, methods, theory and application undergraduate and graduate courses related to Early Childhood Education. Additional assignments will include advising students; serving on various committees at the program, college and University levels; assisting in the development and writing of assessments for submission to internal and external program reviews for accreditation; and engaging in research and publication of research articles in any aspect of early childhood education. The successful candidate will effectively integrate technology in teaching and is knowledgeable about early childhood curriculum, child psychology and edTPA.
EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Doctorate degree (or foreign equivalent) in Early Childhood Education or a closely related area; knowledge of NJ Preschool - 3rd Grade Teacher Certification requirements; and familiarity and experience with NAEYC Higher Education Standards is required (no specific minimum). Public/private school teaching and field supervisory experience in early childhood settings are desirable (no specific minimum) and an ability to coordinate programs is highly preferred. The candidate should have successful experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Early Childhood Education. Please apply at https://kean.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Kean. Use Req ID #R3465.
In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is: $64,760.85. to $97,145.64 (Steps 1-11). Salaries for internal applicants will be based on union negotiated calculations. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.
Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.
