Colorado College Looking for Block Visitor of Early Childhood Education Full Time

Block Visitor of Early Childhood Education

Is this a tenure track position?: No
Position Status: Temporary (Block Visitor)

Position Summary:
The Education Department at Colorado College, a selective private liberal arts institution, invites applications for a two block visitor position during the during the fall of 2024 and spring of 2025. This unique position entails teaching two three unit concurrent enrollment courses with high school and college students and a one unit practicum for college students only. Recognized as a state leader in preparing culturally responsive educators, the Education Department at Colorado College has a focus on social justice and the examination of education as a civic institution. We take seriously Colorado College’s commitment to becoming an anti-racist institution as reflected in our curriculum, our pedagogy, and our values. Among one of the most demographically diverse majors on campus, over 50% of our undergraduate students do not plan to become classroom teachers and instead use their training to work in non-profits, policy, research, alternative education settings, and more. We seek a two block visitor with expertise in Early Childhood Education. Specific courses include Introduction to Early Childhood Education, (fall semester, concurrent enrollment), Guidance Strategies for Early Childhood Education (spring semester, concurrent enrollment), and Practicum in Early Childhood Education (fall and spring semesters, college students only).

Minimum Qualifications: Earned EdD or PhD (ABD candidates considered) in Early Childhood Education, successful teaching in higher education, and at least three years of relevant teaching experience in public schools.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong familiarity with Colorado Universal Preschool and Workforce Development initiatives, at least five years of relevant early childhood teaching experience, demonstrated ability to simultaneously teach high school and college students, and experience with program development.

To apply, visit https://employment.coloradocollege.edu/postings/7642

Open Until Filled: No
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Application Deadline (at 11:59 PM Mountain Time): 3/8/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Instructions to candidate: Zoom interviews will be scheduled for the first week of April 2024. Contact Dr. Tina Valtierra, Chair of Education at [email protected] with questions. Letters of recommendation will be requested if selected to interview for this position.

Required documents: CV, cover letter, teaching statement, ADEI statement
You must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Colorado College is an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.

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The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the college community. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.

EOE. The Colorado College welcomes members of all groups and reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in its educational programs, activities, and employment practices.