Qualifications:

            Required:

• Expertise in early childhood development and learning (birth – 8 years);
• Earned doctorate or ABD with degree awarded by date of hire with at least one graduate degree in child development, early childhood education, human development and family studies, or closely related discipline;
• Competence in subject matter as evidenced by relevant coursework;
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness;
• Affiliation with relevant professional organizations;
• Evidence of potential for successful research and/or scholarly activities;
• Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred:

• Demonstrate the value of the integration of content into play oriented curriculum;
• Advocacy for equity and social justice for children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds;
• Strong background in the pedagogy of literacy, science, social studies, and/or math for children in preschool through third grade;
• Theoretical viewpoints consistent with the constructivist perspective of learning and teaching;
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, curriculum development, scholarship focus and/or service;
• Ability to teach across a range of topics in early childhood development and learning;
• Relevant professional experience working in early childhood settings with children and families;
• Practical experience and/or knowledge of the Reggio Emilia philosophy;
• A strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and supervision of student research;
• A scholarly agenda focused on applied research.