Assistant/Associate Professor

Early Childhood Education

East Tennessee State University

The Early Childhood Education program in the Department of Human Development and Learning at East Tennessee State University invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor.  This is a 9-month, tenure-track position to begin August 2007. 

Minimum qualifications include:

(1) a doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (will consider ABD completed within one calendar year of hire);

(2) experience with young children in classroom and/or professional settings (birth through 4^th grade); and

(3) potential for research and scholarly activities related to the field of Early Childhood Education.  Experience teaching and advising undergraduate and/or graduate students is preferred. Desired qualifications include: thesis and/or dissertation supervision, and strong statistic and research background.

Position responsibilities include:

(1) undergraduate and graduate teaching in Early Childhood Education and Child Development;

(2) program/course development;

(3) undergraduate and graduate advisement, mentoring and recruitment; and

(4) research and/or scholarly activity.  Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. 

Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate knowledge of diversity, skills in addressing needs of diverse groups and an appreciation of multiculturalism.  East Tennessee State University is fully in accord with the belief that educational and employment opportunities should be available to all eligible persons without regard to age, gender, color, race, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. AA/EOE

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  Interested persons should send a letter of application, current vita, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Laurelle Phillips, Early Childhood Search Chair, ETSU, Box 70548, Johnson City, TN 37614-0894, Phone: 423-439-7903, Email: phillipl@etsu.edu.