Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education


Requisition Number
FE04278


Working Title
Assistant Professor, IECE, Regular Title Series


Department Name
8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Earned doctorate in early childhood education, early childhood special
education, or a related field, prior to start date.



Required Related Experience

N/A



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Job Summary

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for an Assistant Professor, regular title series, tenure-eligible, in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE). This regular title series faculty member will provide expertise in instruction, assessment, teaming, and policy, as it applies to the field of early childhood education and the IECE program at the University of Kentucky. The appointment is nine months, effective August 16, 2025.

Responsibilities include the following: Conduct a programmatic line of research relevant to early childhood education for children with and without disabilities and their families; seek external funding to support research and/or personnel preparation activities; teach two courses each semester (fall and spring); supervise practicum students in community-based placements as needed; serve on masters and doctoral committees; support state and community early childhood partnerships with agencies in Kentucky and nationwide; provide service to the department, college, university, and profession; assist with faculty oversight of the University of Kentucky Early Childhood Laboratory as needed.

Qualifications include an earned doctorate in early childhood education, early childhood special education, special education, or a related field prior to start date; evidence of a programmatic line of research that has the potential to lead to external funding; experience as a classroom teacher in the United States’ public education system serving children with and without disabilities; and evidence of positively impacting student growth and achievement.

Preferred experiences include publishing articles in refereed journals; grant writing; managing and coordinating funded projects; teaching college courses; supervising and mentoring college students in serving young children with or at-risk for disabilities; and effectively collaborating with community partners and communicating with stakeholders.

To apply for the position, please include the following:

• a letter of application detailing qualifications as they pertain to the position — upload under Cover Letter,
• current curriculum vita — upload under Curriculum Vita,
• a statement on teaching, research, and service — upload under Specific Request 1,
• evaluations of college teaching or other teaching evidence, if available — upload under Specific Request 2,
• two samples of scholarly writing reflective of a programmatic line of research which best represent the applicant’s interests — upload under Writing Sample, and
• contact information for references — when prompted in the application – they will be contacted if a finalist.

You are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits

Review of applications will begin on October 20, 2024.

Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to Drs. Collin Shepley (collinshepley@uky.edu) and Sarah Hawkins-Lear (shawkins12@uky.edu), Search Committee Chairs, Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Experience as a classroom teacher in the United States’ public education system serving children with and without disabilities.



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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