Erikson Institute, a premier graduate school in child development, early childhood education, and social work, invites applications for an associate professor or professor to lead their early childhood teacher licensure program. The Master of Science in Early Childhood Education program leads to initial teacher licensure in early childhood education, special education, and bilingual/multilingual education. This program (re)focuses the preparation of teachers in ways that center their knowledge, practices, skills, and commitments and builds upon the strength, ingenuity, and brilliance of Black, Latine, and other children of Color. We seek a deeply collaborative colleague who is committed to equity and justice-oriented in early childhood education, has a solid foundation in child development, and has experience managing a teacher education program (e.g., program planning, course development, etc.).
The ideal candidate will be an early childhood scholar and teacher educator who prioritizes preparing teachers who are focused on serving Black, Latine, and other children of Color. They will demonstrate excellence in scholarship, teaching, and community engagement. They will also demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, racial, and economic justice.
Erikson offers a masters level teacher licensure triple endorsement program in early childhood, English as a Second Language/bilingual, and special education. We employ a cohort model and are committed to utilizing technology enabled learning in our online and on campus programs. This is a ten-month position that includes a 2/2 course load per academic year. This position is tenure eligible at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
ETHOS OF CARE APPROACH
Faculty in the teacher licensure triple endorsement program work from a reflective ethos of care, the radical act of taking care of ourselves and one another. Faculty strive to connect with students modeling the relationship-based approach that is foundational to early childhood education and the intersections of early childhood, bilingual/ESL, and special education. Our program is guided by an ethos of care for and with our students.

Minimum Qualifications
Early childhood scholar and teacher educator with a solid foundation and experience in the preparation of teachers who serve Black, Latine, and other children of Color in transformative and just waysracially, culturally, socioeconomically, linguistically.
An earned teaching degree and at least 3-years' experience working with early childhood children (ages 0-8 years old)
A Ph.D. or Ed.D.in early childhood, special education, child development or aligned field
A strong academic/scholarly record
Ability to promote collaborative and positive relationships with faculty, staff, and students
Experience working with ethnically, racially, and culturally diverse populations

Preferred Qualifications
Successful record of university teaching
Ability to teach special education and/or STEM content
Experience with course and/or curriculum design
Demonstrated record for external funding
Experience working with intersectionally minoritized or systematically excluded populations
Successful experience and expertise in student mentoring and advisement
Familiarity with the Illinois teacher licensure requirements and landscape

This job description describes the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities, and skills.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Apply by January 30, 2025, for full consideration.

Application Materials Required
A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) describing research interests, teaching expertise, prospective sources of grant funding, and long-term career goals
Curriculum Vita
Reprints of 2-3 peer-reviewed publications (within the last 3 years)
Teaching evaluations
Reference list, not reference letters (3-4 names and contact information).

NOTE: Please attach all documents before the submission process is finalized. The system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents after submission.

Direct inquiries to Dr. Sandra Osorio: sosorio@erikson.edu

About Erikson Institute
Founded in 1966 with a strong commitment to social justice, Erikson Institute is dedicated to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to realize their potential. To learn more, visit our website at https://www.erikson.edu/

Equal Opportunity Employment
Erikson Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other classes protected by federal, state, or local laws. Erikson Institute provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws (including during the application and/or hiring process)