Early Childhood Education, Lecturer
University of New Mexico
- Ranchos De Taos, NM
- Training
- Full-time
Employment Type Faculty
Faculty Type Open Rank
Hiring Department Taos Branch
Academic Location Taos Branch
Campus Taos
Benefits Eligible The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the home page for more information.
Position SummaryUNM-Taos is excited to announce an external competitive search for a 1.0 FTE F9 Lecturer II/III (open rank) in Early Childhood Education (ECED). The successful candidate will be expected to assume a teaching load of 6-9 credit hours per semester with release time/course reassignment for potential administrative/curricular responsibilities of assisting the Teacher Residency component of the program and the Practicum hours, NAEYC accreditation, student mentoring, and/or other duties as assigned in ECED. The primary duties of this position will be to teach lower division ECED courses and assist the program coordinator with program assignments, which include but are not limited to, the following:
- Internal and External Committee assignments
- Professional development activities
- Curricular and program development
- Mentoring of students
- Administrative duties as necessary
- Applicants must have a minimum of a Master's Degree in the discipline or subfield in which they are applying to teach. Applicant must have completed a program of study in the discipline or subfield in which they teach, with coursework at least one level above that of the courses being taught or developed (e.g., completed a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in the discipline or subfield in which they teach or tested experience that is determined to be equivalent to the degree).
- PhD in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Teaching experience in a post-secondary institution
- Proficiency teaching in a community college environment
- Experience in curriculum innovation for diverse learning styles
- Commitment to being part of a Professional Learning Community
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities
- Demonstrated ability to work with students at a variety of academic levels
- Experience in academic advising and mentoring, including working with student groups
- Experience with the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) higher education accreditation
- Proficiency with emergent curriculum
For Best Consideration For best consideration, please apply by 2/2/2024. This position will remain open until filled.The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.