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Posting Number F-0853 Position Title Early Childhood Development and Learning Lecturer College/Unit College of Education & Human Services Home Department Human Development and Family Studies Employee Group Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 9 month (Academic Year) Position Classification Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date 08/19/2024 Position End Date Position Summary The Department of Human Development and Family Studies invites applications for a 9-month, fixed- term position to begin August 19, 2024. Successful candidates will be proponents of NAEYC’s developmentally appropriate practices. We seek a dynamic, highly qualified instructor whose responsibilities include teaching and service to the department, college, and university both on our main campus in Mount Pleasant and online. Candidates from historically marginalized populations are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies focuses on applied research, teaching, and service. The mission of our nationally accredited Early Childhood program (online and face-to-face) is to offer an education re-imagined as a shared journey along pathways of personal growth and co-construction of knowledge. Our program prepares future educators to lead children to lifelong success in early childhood settings. We seek a passionate early childhood instructor who shares our values and who will support our mission through their work. Required Qualifications Earned master’s degree (awarded by date of hire) in child development, early childhood education, human development and family studies, or closely related discipline Expertise in early childhood development and learning (birth – 8 years) Competence in early childhood development and learning as evidenced by relevant coursework Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the college level Commitment to high quality instructional practices in varied course modalities (online and face-to-face) Demonstration of effective collaboration with colleagues, students, families, and/or communities Ability to articulate a commitment to inclusive classroom spaces and equitable learning opportunities Evidence of effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Preferred Qualifications Commitment to children’s learning through play-based curriculum Advocacy for equity and social justice for children and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds Theoretical viewpoints consistent with the constructivist perspective of learning and teaching Ability to teach across a range of topics in early childhood development and learning Relevant professional experience working in early childhood settings with children and families Practical experience and/or knowledge of the Reggio Approach Affiliation with relevant professional organizations Message to Applicants Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. About the Department The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Department includes 15 faculty positions, 11 of which are tenured and tenure-track, serving approximately 660 majors and minors. We offer academic programs in Child Development, Family Studies, and Early Childhood Development and Learning (including a teacher certification program).

CMU’s HDFS department maintains the CMU’s Brazelton Touchpoints Professional Development & Research Center, the first of its kind in Michigan. The Early Childhood Development and Learning degree programs within HDFS are the first in the state of Michigan to be granted bachelor level NAEYC accreditation. The HDFS department also includes the NAEYC accredited Child Development and Learning Laboratory (CDLL), a Reggio-inspired early childhood program serving approximately 72 children and their families in a Head Start and tuition-based preschool. The CDLL has 9 full-time staff members and serves as a research and training site for faculty and students. CMU’s HDFS department maintains a Certified Family Life Education (CFLE)-approved undergraduate program as designated by the National Council on Family Relations.

Please visit our website for more information about our curriculum, student and faculty accomplishments, and about Central Michigan University. Posting Begins 04/24/2024 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms. EEO Statement CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/OCRIE).

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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

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CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

Bovee University Center, suite 306

Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

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