UM Western- Instructor/Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
Department:
Education
Position:
Full-time, non-tenure-track with full benefit package
Wage:
Up to $46,000 for Instructor and up to $54,000 for Assistant per CBA
Union Affiliation:
MFPE
Starting Date:
January 1, 2023
Description
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western Division of Education welcomes applicants for an Instructor/Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) of Early Childhood Education. Primary responsibilities will include teaching experientially based courses related to foundations of early childhood education, including but not limited to, professionalism, positive guidance, early childhood curriculum, and early numeracy. Courses will be taught in a face-to-face, block format, which means teaching one class at a time, three hours a day, for 18 days. This is a short-term (January through May) vacancy contingent upon funding, and it could be renewed as an annual, 10-month contract for the foreseeable future.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western’s mission statement states:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western differentiates itself and achieves academic excellence by sustaining a culture of concentrated experiential education.
All Montana Western faculty are therefore expected to create experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning.
Requirements
The successful candidate will:
hold a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
have demonstrated the ability to work well as a member of a team
have taught for three or more years in an early childhood setting (PK-3
rd
grade)
Preferred
The successful candidate may:
have demonstrated success teaching in face-to-face courses at the post-secondary level
have experience working specifically with preschool aged children
hold a master’s/doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
The University and Dillon Area
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is located in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.
Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering
Experience One (X1),
experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students, and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Western is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from qualified women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment
In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UMW may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UMW, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Application
Review of applications will begin immediately, but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application Includes:
Letter of Interest
– addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring Manager” is acceptable.
Curriculum Vitae
Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)
Professional References
– names and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Job Location
Dillon, Montana, United States

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