Early Childhood Education Director​/Instructor; Tenure Track

Employee Classification:9/10 Mo. Faculty-Tenure Track

Institution:Cleveland State Community College

Department:Humanities

Reports to:Dean of Humanities

Salary Range:$40,000 – $47,720 (Instructor)

Moving Allowance:N/A

Cleveland State Community Collegeis a comprehensive, two-year post-secondary institution, located in Cleveland, Tennessee. Cleveland State is committed to providing open access and quality education to all students. A Tennessee Board of Regents institution, Cleveland State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). At Cleveland State, our mission is to build strong minds, careers and communities through exceptional teaching and learning, workforce development and service.

We wish to hire individuals with similar values who can help us accomplish those goals.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for a position at Cleveland State, you must complete an online application. Your skills, abilities, qualifications, and years of experience will be evaluated solely based on the information provided in your application. Any work experience not included will not be considered for meeting the minimum requirements or determining compensation for the position.

Please note the following:

• Attaching a resume does not substitute for completion of the application form.
• Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% of full-time experience.

JOB SUMMARY

Instructors provide high quality instruction to foster student learning while maintaining a positive and engaging learning environment in the classroom. The major emphasis for instructors is on teaching and evaluating students in the course. Classes are taught in a variety of formats, including in-person, hybrid, and online and at several locations within the 5-county service area. Instructors also maintain regular communication with students between classes and are responsible for several institutional duties such as committee work, assessment, registration, and advising.

In addition to the instructor responsibilities, the ECED Director leads the NAEYC accreditation reviews, reports, and site visits to ensure compliance and program quality. The director will develop class schedules and oversee faculty recruitment and training. The director will develop and implement marketing strategies while leading student recruitment and academic advising efforts. The director will build and maintain appropriate partnerships with local schools and organizations for field placement and program collaborations.

The director serves as Chair of the ECED Advisory Board to help guide program development.

The ECED Director normally teaches four classes in fall and spring semesters with one class release time and an additional $1500 stipend for the summer semester.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICIATIONS

• Master’s degree in early childhood education or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of four years of experience teaching and direct supervisory or leadership experience, which should include at least two years in each of the following:
  • Two years’ experience working in the field of Early Childhood Education. This can include, but is not limited to: preschool setting, early childhood facility, prekindergarten setting, elementary setting, early childhood advocacy, early childhood administration, etc.
  • Two years’ experience teaching at the college level in an early childhood program. Experience teaching with alternative delivery instructional modes: face-to-face, hybrid, online, interactive, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising student field placements, mentoring and advising student teachers, and supporting students across early childhood and education programs in the field experiences and observations.
• Working knowledge of the NAEYC accreditation process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Faculty must devote a minimum of 37.5 hours per week to the institution, maintain appropriate office hours, and secure approval for any commitments which might affect employment.

Instruction (50%)

• Plan and teach classes as outlined in the course descriptions, course syllabi, and departmental guidelines.
• Fulfill all…