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Adjunct Faculty - Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies - Early Childhood Education

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Posting Details

Job ID: 143788

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education
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The Department of Teacher Education, Kinesiology, and Educational Studies (TEKES), in the College of Education, invites expressions of interest for part-time faculty teaching opportunities in Early Childhood Education for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Part-time teaching positions are available throughout the academic year, including summer sessions. Applicants with expertise that matches course scheduling needs will be contacted for an interview. Academic course schedules fluctuate from quarter to quarter and selected individuals will work with department faculty to determine a quarterly schedule. Courses are not guaranteed; however, the Department does its best to give ample notice about available courses and potential course cancellations.

The Early Childhood Education Program seeks applicants with expertise and experience in the following areas:

• Early Childhood Mental Health
• Early Childhood: Infant and Toddler Programs
• Early Childhood: Family and Community Programming
• Early Childhood: Preschool and Primary-grade Math and Science
• Early Childhood: Preschool and Primary-grade Social Studies
• Early Childhood: Preschool and Primary-grade Integrated Arts Education
• Early Childhood: ESL/Bilingual/Bicultural Education
• Early Childhood: Assessment
• Early Growth and Development
• Early Childhood Special Education
• Early Language and Literacy, Acquisition and Development
• Early Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition

The Supplemental Questions pertain to applicants' expertise in Early Childhood Education (ages Birth-8y).

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a Master's degree. Some courses may require a Doctorate degree.
• The candidate must have demonstrated experience working and teaching in a diverse learning environment.
• Applicants for curriculum and instruction (i.e., "methods") courses must have minimum of 5 years of licensed teaching experience.
• Applicants must have a minimum of three years' experience in the early childhood or child development fields.

Close Date: Jun 30, 2025

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)

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