The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a lecturer position, in the lecturer title series, in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education. This faculty member will provide expertise in assessment, instruction, and teaming for families and young children receiving early intervention, early childhood special education, early childhood education, and related services. The lecturer will also contribute to the climate of diversity and inclusion within the EDSCE department through their instruction and collegiality.

The appointment is a nine-month appointment, effective August 16, 2023, in a non-tenure track position. The position is for an initial one-year appointment and will be renewable each year thereafter, dependent upon program size and availability of funds, with the possibility of promotion to higher ranks. Salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Responsibilities include the following: Teach three courses each semester (fall and spring); supervise practicum, internship, and student teaching experiences; coordinate field experiences in Lexington and surrounding counties; advise undergraduate students; support state and community early childhood partnerships with agencies in Kentucky and nationwide; provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession.

Preferred qualifications include an earned doctoral degree in early childhood education, early childhood special education, special education, or a related field prior to start date; experience as an educator serving young children with or at-risk for disabilities; a commitment to teacher preparation; effective collaboration with community partners in education; evidence of or intent to incorporate diversity, equity, justice, and inclusion principles across teaching and supervision.

Preferred experiences include college/university teaching, supervision experiences, commitment to social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belongingness principles, and experience with distance learning technologies.

To be considered an applicant, an application must be submitted via the UK Jobs site. Interested applicants should include:
- a letter of application detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter),
- current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita),
- one sample of professional writing (upload under Specific Request 1),
- evaluations of any college teaching (upload under Specific Request 2),
- Statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion within early childhood education (upload under Specific Request 3), and
- names and contact information for three current references familiar with the applicant's work (when prompted in the application).

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky is committed to diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and human dignity, and a sense of community. We strongly encourage submission of applications for this Interdisciplinary Early Childhood position from members of historically excluded groups, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity and expressions, ideas and perspectives, religious and cultural beliefs, sexual orientation, national origin, age, ability, and socioeconomic status.

Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to Dr. Collin Shepley, Search Committee Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education, phone 859-257-2609, collinshepley@uky.edu.

Review of applications will begin on June 1st, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.

Earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education or a related field prior to start date preferred.

Earned a master's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field prior to start date preferred.

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Experience as an educator serving young children with or at-risk for disabilities.

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