Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
- Employer
- Governors State University
- Location
- University Park, IL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Child Development & Family Studies
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Visiting Professor
Classification Title:Visiting Assistant Professor
Position's Functional Title:Visiting Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
Position Start Date:10/15/2021
Position End Date (if temporary):08/18/2023
Position Summary:The successful candidate will teach undergraduate/graduate courses for approximately 70% of the work load with the other portion reserved for Grant Activity including assisting with marketing, recruiting, and assisting with mentorship. We seek candidates with outstanding teaching skills, advising non-traditional or diverse student populations, evidence of a potential or distinguished record of scholarship as well as community service via projects, committees and/or leadership roles. This position does require the ability to transit to local community colleges and child care facilities.
Governors State University is the only regional, public, comprehensive university in Chicago’s south suburban area, serving approximately 7,750 students annually. GSU provides accessible, high value undergraduate and graduate education to culturally and economically diverse students. With the lowest undergraduate tuition in Illinois, GSU offers accredited programs that have earned high praise from national accrediting agencies. Founded in 1969, GSU is undergoing major transition this year as we are now are a residential institution, accepting first-year students, transfer and graduate students. The university has an ambitious five-year Academic Master Plan, greatly expanding current programs. GSU is implementing a state-of-the-art General Education program and working to greatly expand student academic and support services to foster student and community engagement. New faculty at GSU must demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to work with students at all levels, from first-year to graduate.
Through its Strategy 2015, GSU emphasizes excellence, access, and innovation. Students benefit from the university’s high academic quality, range of convenient class times, increasing hybrid and online offerings, and outstanding educational value. GSU seeks to become a national leader in successful transfer of community college students to universities, and is leading through the Kresge-supported Dual Degree Program, with features such as tuition lock-in at GSU for academically eligible community college students who commit to earn an Associate Degree and attend college full-time. GSU offers five doctoral degrees in clinical/practice areas of health, counseling, and education.
The exceptionally beautiful campus is conveniently located within easy reach by road and rail to Chicago and surrounding communities that have a wealth of cultural and natural attractions.
1. Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Related Field
2. Knowledge and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses
3. Willingness to assist and engage in ALL aspects of programmatic need (meetings, curriculum development, recruitment, marketing, mentorship, etc.)
1. Professional and/or managerial experience is highly desirable.
2. Teaching and/or professional experience in multiple areas.
3. Interest in and ability to develop and teach online (web-based) courses.
08/29/2021
Open Until Filled:No
Posting Number:FA0518P
Type of Search:External
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
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