UNC-Charlotte_2012_Nov

University of North Carolina-Charlotte
 * Assistant Professor in Child and Family Development. ** The Child and Family Development Program in the Department of Special Education and Child Development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a tenure-eligible Assistant Professor position beginning August 15, 2013. The Child and Family Development Program offers a baccalaureate degree leading to the Birth-Kindergarten license, an undergraduate minor, a graduate certificate for licensure, a Master of Arts in Teaching, and an M.Ed. Child and Family Studies. The program currently includes six full-time faculty members.
 * Responsibilities. ** Maintain scholarly productivity in research; seek funds to support research activities; and serve on graduate student research committees. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in child and family development, including courses in //some// of the following areas: infant, toddler, and preschool development, early intervention/early childhood special education, curriculum, family support, and current issues. Provide service to the field and profession; and participate in program, department, college, and university service. Provide advocacy and leadership for the education of all young children.


 * Qualifications. ** We seek a faculty colleague to join a high achieving, dynamic, and collaborative College of Education that is committed to preparing professionals who contribute to the positive development of individuals and the development of effective supports and schools and for all children. The College strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for diversity among students and colleagues. Therefore, we encourage applications from professionals who can help us achieve this goal. Consideration will be given to applicants with experience interacting with individuals from diverse cultures. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Child Development, Family Studies, Human Development, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited university and have a a minimum of three years of successful B-K professional experience. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct research and develop grant proposals; ability to teach at the college or university level; to present at state or national conferences; and provide professional service. Experience with and/or a research focus on issues related to the inclusion of all young children, especially infant and toddlers, and families experiencing multi-risk factors who are culturally, linguistically and/or ability diverse is preferred. The successful candidate will be eligible for a North Carolina Birth-Kindergarten license.

** Application. ** Application materials should include: Apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: application letter, vita, a concise statement of research agenda, full contact information for five references, and two reprints of scholarly work. Forward a copy of your transcripts to Deborah Colerick, Department of Special Education and Child Development, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223. For additional information or informal inquiries, contact Dr. Vivian I. Correa, Chair, Faculty Search Committee at (704) 687-8849 or vcorrea@uncc.edu
 * Setting. ** The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in one of the nation’s fastest growing metropolitan areas on an expanding modern campus. It is part of one of the oldest public university systems in the United States. UNC Charlotte offers approximately 25,600 culturally diverse students a wide range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The student population will grow to 30,000 by 2020.
 * 1) A cover letter describing how the applicant’s professional qualifications relate to the position and how the applicant can contribute to the College goals and responsibilities stated above.
 * 2) A current and complete curriculum vita.
 * 3) Unofficial copies of transcripts of graduate degree programs completed.
 * 4) Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references.
 * 5) A concise statement of research agenda and two reprints of scholarly work.
 * To Apply: **

//__ Review of applications will begin __//**__ November 15, 2012 __**//__ and continue until the position is filled. __//  **As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks.**