Early Learning and Teacher Education, Assistant (Tenure-Track) Professor

Job ID: 10864
Location: Bellevue College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Position Summary
Are you an equity-minded teacher with a focus on fostering an inclusive environment? Are you a collaborative educator dedicated to closing opportunity gaps? Do you have an interest in shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, social justice? Do you want to teach a diverse student body at an open-enrollment institution? Do you have lived experiences similar to the students we serve? If you answer yes to the questions above, we invite you to apply for the tenure track position as an Early Learning and Teacher Education instructor. This position is expected to begin fall 2022 and will be a part of large cohort of faculty joining the Bellevue Community.

The Early Learning and Teacher Education (ELTE) faculty perform duties and responsibilities under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and is responsible primarily to the Dean of Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute. This position will teach and advise the College's diverse student body, develop, and maintain ELTE curriculum, and participate in college governance and decision-making processes. This position works in close collaboration with the ELTE Program Chair.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
Annual salary is based on a 176-day contract with a minimum of $67,712.30; beginning salary will be determined by the assessment of the candidate's education and related experience. New hires cannot be placed above $72,604.27 unless exceptional circumstances prevail.

We offer comprehensive compensation package with salary and benefits as the main components. Generous benefits package is offered through Washington State plans that includes multiple medical, dental, life and disability coverage choices for employees and dependents; choices of retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid personal leave plan; transit program, reduced tuition, employee discounts and memberships, etc.

In addition to teaching, full-time faculty maintains office hours and participate in department and college activities. This position is represented by the Bellevue College Association of Higher Education (BCAHE) unio

About The College
Bellevue College strives to create a vibrant and inclusive campus community that supports a diverse student body. Bellevue College is located just 10 miles east of Seattle where we serve a student population of over 44% students of color and over 1,100 international students. The college promotes student success by providing high quality, flexible, accessible educational programs and services; advancing pluralism, inclusion and global awareness; and acting as a catalyst and collaborator for a vibrant region. We recognize that we have areas of growth to support our students and employees and are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community that fosters creativity, innovation and student success.

Bellevue College is committed to growing, learning, and supporting all employees. Our Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) supports employees with their academic, personal, and professional development, and provides training and educational resources for all members of the college community around diversity, inclusion, power, privilege, inequity, social equity, and social justice. BC offers further professional development for our employees through opportunities such as Employee Affinity Groups, Social Justice Leadership Institute, Cross Institution Faculty of Color Mentorship program, Administrators of Color Leadership Program, and Faculty and Staff of Color Conference.

About the Department
The Early Learning and Teacher Education (ELTE) program provides students with high quality, academically rigorous courses that prepare graduates to become successful early childhood professionals. The program emphasizes practical job skills for working with young children and families, based on current learning theories and brain research, and works collaboratively with the early childhood community to develop partnerships for student lab experiences. The Early Learning and Teacher Education program embraces the values of diversity, inclusion, community involvement, and life-long learning. Review program details at http://bellevuecollege.edu/health/teachered/


Essential Functions

• Teach approximately 15 credits per quarter
• Promote equitable teaching and learning with a diverse student body, both on-campus and in practicum settings.
• Utilize a variety of teaching and learning strategies/techniques, including integration of technology to assist students in the achievement and assessment of learning outcomes.
• Design, instruct and assess assigned courses in a manner that promotes student success
• Foster a positive, caring, equitable learning environment where differences and pluralism are valued, and all students have opportunities to be successful learners
• Participate in the life and culture of the department, division, and college, including the college-wide effort to dismantle barriers that can impact underrepresented and historically marginalized student populations
• Serve as Early Achiever's Grant Point-of-Contact (PoC), which includes maintaining relationships with community early learning programs, student advising and mentoring, budgeting, and purchasing.
• Provide timely verbal and written assessments of student performance.
• Maintain effective communication with faculty, staff, students, and practicum partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, or related degree.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in early childhood and/or early elementary, working with children and families in educational settings.
• Experience in researching, writing, and administering publicly and/or privately funded grants.

Preferred Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience in early childhood education and other education courses.
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with current theories, research, and practice in early childhood education.
• Experience in providing training and mentoring to teachers in early education settings.
• Ability to collaborate with childcare centers, schools, and school districts for students' practicum placements and to supervise clinical lab placements.
• Ability to use a variety of instructional modalities, including hybrid and online instruction.
• Commitment to personal and professional development, and participation in state, regional, or national professional organizations for early childhood educators.

Conditions of Employment
Bellevue College intends to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe, and secure work and educational environment. Each employee is expected to report to work in an appropriate mental and physical condition to perform her/his/their assigned duties.

Bellevue College employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Per Governor Inslee's Proclamation 21-14.1, state employees must be fully vaccinated and your vaccine status will be verified upon hire. Please reach out to the HR Office at jobs@bellevuecollege.edu if you need information on medical or religious accommodation.

Sexual Misconduct and Background Check:

Prior to start of employment, finalists(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment, but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington State Law.

Reference Check:

Reference checks may include, but are not limited to, contacting references and verification of work experience, and/or past job duties.

Other Information
* This position is eligible for relocation allowance
* Sponsorship for employment-based visa may be an option for full-time tenure-track faculty position only and depending upon applicants qualification

How To Apply
Applications received by 02/06/2022 will be given full consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. This position will begin Fall Quarter, 2022.

All individuals interested in this position are encouraged to apply. Your application must include a complete online application and all of the required documents below to be considered complete. Any application that does not provide all requested information will not be considered for the position (only submit required documents with the application, additional documents will not be reviewed.)

Required application materials:

• Attach a Cover Letter (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.)
• Attach a Resume/Curriculum Vitea
• Attach a statement of your Teaching Philosophy (max 2 pages)
• Attach a Diversity Statement (min 1 pg., max 2 pgs.) that addresses the following: Please provide specific examples of how your educational and/or professional experiences, background or philosophy demonstrate your commitment to diversity and equity, and how these prepare you to contribute to Bellevue College. Please note that your Diversity Statement must be a separate response from your Teaching Philosophy
• Attach a copy of academic transcripts (unofficial transcripts may be submitted - official transcripts required upon employment)
• Complete Job Questionnaires if applicable

Contact:
If you have questions regards to application or hiring process, please contact Office of Human Resources at 425-564-2274 or email to jobs@bellevuecollege.edu.

EEO Statement
Bellevue College is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination to applicants and employees without regard to race or ethnicity; creed; color; national origin; sex; marital status; sexual orientation; age; religion; genetic information; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or whether a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Please see policy 4100 at www.bellevuecollege.edu/policies/.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may contact hr@bellevuecollege.edu or 425-564-2271. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Title IX Coordinator, 425-564- 2641, Office C227, and EEOC/504 Compliance Officer, 425-564- 2178, Office R130.


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