Faculty - Position #ED-0027-78

Assistant/Associate Professor of Early Childhood Studies

(tenure track)
Department of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies

The faculty members of the Department of Special Education and Early Childhood Studies at Boise State University seek a colleague to join us in a tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor position beginning August 2008. The programs in Early Childhood studies are an innovative blend of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, preparing professionals to effectively deliver inclusive educational and early intervention services to all children. Faculty members teach in the B.A. and A.A. programs in Early Childhood Studies, serve as advisors and instructors in two master's degree programs in Early Childhood Studies, and participate in the college's doctoral program in Curriculum and Instruction. In addition, we work collaboratively with our public school colleagues in birth through third grade partnership settings, and actively pursue scholarly activities.

Position Description

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Early Childhood Studies.
• Support pre-service and in-service early childhood professionals in school and community settings.
• Engage in scholarly and professional service activities.
• Advise graduate students and serve on graduate committees.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate in early childhood education, early childhood special education, child development, early intervention, or closely related field (ABD will be considered).
• Teaching and/or early intervention experience in birth through third grade programs.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with schools and community agencies.
• Scholarly agenda.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching at the university level, especially in distance learning and with technology.
• Experience providing services to young children with atypical development and/or disabilities.
• Experience providing services to infants.
• Experience in providing supervision to pre-service professionals in school and community settings.
• Experience in working with families of young children.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should prepare and submit electronically the following:

• Letter of application addressing qualifications.
• Complete vitae.
• Three letters of professional recommendation.
• Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (hard copies may be mailed).

Unofficial copies of transcripts may be submitted for initial screening. Official copies of all transcripts will be required for subsequent consideration.

Application materials and any requests for additional information about the position should be sent to:

For more information about the Early Childhood Studies programs at Boise State University, please visit http://education.boisestate.edu/earlychildhood/

For more information about the College of Education at Boise State University, please visit http://education.boisestate.edu/

Boise State University is a public comprehensive undergraduate and graduate institution of over 19,000 students that offers a range of nationally accredited programs (http://www.boisestate.edu). The main campus is located in the magnificent Treasure Valley at the base of the Rocky Mountains. The Boise River flows through the city and along the campus. Boise City, a rapidly growing and increasingly diverse community, is recognized nationally as one of the best places to live and work in the United States. The moderate climate contributes to an outstanding quality of life. Nearby recreational opportunities include world class skiing, whitewater rafting, fishing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking. Enthusiasts can choose from minor league baseball, hockey, basketball, and more than 20 public golf courses. Boise features the Morrison Center of Performing Arts, Opera Idaho, the Boise Philharmonic, Ballet Idaho, and the Idaho Shakespeare Festival. Fiesta Idaho (Hispanic), Art in the Park, the Gene Harris Jazz, Boise River, and San Inazio (Basque) Festivals annually attract international participants.

For more information about Boise please visit http://www.cityofboise.org/

Boise State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans are encouraged to apply. Disabled veterans, war veterans and honorably discharged veterans will receive credit in accordance with Idaho State Law upon submission of documentation of meeting the criteria set forth by law. Boise State University is strongly committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The University actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, and members of other underrepresented groups. EOE/AA Institution, Veterans preference.

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Posted 01-31-07