Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Teacher Education: Early Childhood Education (25-26)
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- DePaul University
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- Chicago, IL
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Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Part-time Faculty Positions
DePaul University invites expressions of interest for a pool of qualified Part Time Faculty to teach courses in a variety of disciplines across all 10 colleges and schools. Individuals may enter expressions of interest by submitting their credentials to any posting for which they are qualified to teach. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Screening of individuals in the pool is ongoing, depending on curricular need and funding. Individuals will be contacted by the department if they reach the finalist stage for teaching a particular course or set of courses. The pool will remain in place until the closing date specified in the posting details; those interested in remaining in the pool beyond that time must resubmit. All individuals in the pool will be notified by email when the posting is closed.
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Posting DetailsJob ID: 141269
Rank: Assistant ProfessorCollege/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education
Responsibilities:.indent-list ul {list-style-position:inside;}The Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Education Studies (DTEKES) of DePaul University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor position in the field of early childhood education (ECE), commencing September 2025. We seek a colleague who is committed to undergraduate and graduate education focused on fostering professional growth in a diverse student population, many of whom are first-generation and members of the incumbent ECE workforce. Teaching responsibilities will include some combination of courses in human development and child behavior (birth-age 8y), history of the field, curricula and instruction, assessment, plus bilingual and special education. The successful candidate will be poised to establish an active, independent research agenda within their area of expertise. This candidate will contribute to Program, Department, College, and University committees as well as engage in service within and outside of the University, assuming leadership roles whenever possible.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who will enhance the diversity of our faculty. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our community of scholars and educators dedicated to preparing the educators of tomorrow.
Required Qualifications:Required Qualifications Include:
- Upon hire, earned doctorate in early childhood education, child development, or a closely related field
- Minimum three years' experience as an early childhood educator in a teaching or leadership role within infant/toddler, preschool, and/or primary grade settings
- Evidence of effective experience in teaching undergraduate and/or master's degree early childhood education students in face-to-face, online, and/or blended formats
- Record of research, academic scholarship, or other scholarly activities
- Evidence of a research agenda focused upon the early care and education field
- Strong knowledge of and experience with research methods and assessment in education
- Experience in advancing diversity, equity, and justice in education
- Obvious commitment to asset-based teaching in teacher preparation and early childhood classrooms, with emphasis on mental health factors affecting postsecondary students'/children's learning
- Availability for teaching days and evenings as well as to actively participate in committees and Program, Department, and College meetings, on campus and online.
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Experience in conducting community-based equity work in urban settings
- Experience in designing ECE teacher licensing curricula
- Experience in writing grant proposals and/or mounting grant-funded projects
- Experience with accreditation and program assessment policies, processes
- Knowledge of the Illinois State Board of Education Early Childhood teacher licensing standards and the Illinois Gateways early childhood credential competencies
You must submit all required application materials to be considered for the position. Please send all inquiries regarding your application to either Stephanie McCullough at sparrill@depaul.edu or Dr. Marie Donovan at mdonovan@depaul.edu. The job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).
Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $65,400 - $73,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)
Writing Sample(1)
Student evaluations(2)
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Working at DePaul University
Enrolling more than 23,000 students, DePaul is the ninth-largest private and largest Catholic university in the country. It offers over 200 graduate and undergraduate degree programs through nine colleges and schools. Nearly one third of DePaul’s students are of color—the most diverse of any private university in Illinois—and about 30 percent of each year’s freshmen class intend to be the first in their families to earn a college degree. DePaul’s success extends beyond recruitment—it is among the nation’s top 100 universities in awarding degrees to students of color.
Educating Chicago’s business leaders, lawyers, judges, teachers, artists and public servants for more than a century, DePaul enjoys an excellent academic reputation. It has earned impressive rankings from U.S. News & World Report for its business and law programs as well as distinctions for diversity and community service. A host of higher education guides have recognized DePaul for everything from its economic value and happy students to its hot and trendy campus and great town-gown relations.
DePaul prides itself on the strength of its academic programs, especially the programs in entrepreneurship, real estate, and the part-time MBA; computer science, network assurance and digital media; psychology and philosophy; music and theater; health and intellectual property law; and adult learning initiatives. Despite its size, the university is committed to providing students with personal attention; the student/faculty ratio is just 16:1. Professors who teach graduate students also teach undergraduates in small-group settings.
DePaul’s goal, expressed in the VISION twenty12 strategic plan, is to become one of the finest urban, Catholic universities in the United States. It is focused on creating nationally recognized, rigorous programs of study; preparing women and men to be at the forefront of their chosen fields as ethical and socially engaged leaders; and further strengthening its financial and operational foundations.
DePaul was founded in 1898 by the Congregation of the Mission (or Vincentian) religious community, which follows the teachings of 17th century French priest St. Vincent de Paul. Established to provide a high quality education to immigrants and others who were denied access to college, DePaul continues to embrace this mission today, recruiting and graduating significant numbers of students from disadvantaged and underrepresented groups.
Location
Located in Chicago, Illinois, DePaul has two primary campuses and four suburban locations. The Loop Campus is in the heart of the downtown business and cultural district and is home to four of DePaul’s colleges, a theater, a residence hall and most administrative functions. It is separated by a 20-minute trip on Chicago’s “el” train from the Lincoln Park Campus, close to Lake Michigan and Wrigley Field. Considered one of the nation’s most beautiful urban campuses, Lincoln Park is home to five colleges, the main library, numerous residence halls, a student center and the Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center, open to employees and students.
Both campuses are located in thriving business and residential districts that are well served by public transportation, providing a full array of housing choices for employees. Chicago boasts six professional sports teams and some of the best theater, music and art venues in the nation. As an international business hub and conference center, Chicago enables employees to build strong professional networks and remain on the leading edge of their fields.
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