Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education
Education Department
Full-time tenure-track, beginning Fall Term 2010
The Moravian College Education Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in early childhood education beginning in Fall Term 2010. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the area of child development and assessment and will also help the Department continue to develop its new program in early childhood (Birth-Age 9) certification. Candidates who can also teach courses that prepare all teacher education candidates to better instruct English language learners are welcomed. The candidate must also be ready to share in the work of a thriving
education department engaged in processes of both growth and redesign.
Opportunities to teach in other undergraduate areas, as well as within the graduate education program, will also be available. The undergraduate program offers certificates in early childhood education (Birth-Age 9), middle level education (4-8) most areas in secondary education (7-12), as well as certification in the K-12 areas of art, music, and foreign language. Qualified applicants must have a record of successful public school teaching at the early childhood/elementary level and hold an appropriate doctorate degree. ABD considered. In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate a genuine desire to participate fully in a liberal arts environment and be committed first to teaching and next to scholarship and service.
Complete applications will be considered beginning October 30, 2009 and continue until an appointment is made.
TO APPLY: Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference in a digital Microsoft Word format to:
Mrs. Terry Kubera (tkubera@moravian.edu). Subject line should state "Attn Robert Mayer." Materials not available in Word format should be sent to Dr. Robert Mayer, Chair, PPHAC328, Education Department, Moravian College, 1200 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018-6650.
Moravian College is a selective private liberal arts college in eastern Pennsylvania with a strong teacher education tradition, The enrollment in the regular day program is 1500 students. Founded in 1742, it is the sixth oldest college in the country. Moravian is located near New York City and Philadelphia, which affords easy access to many colleges and universities, as well as other scholarly and cultural resources. The College is committed to increasing the diversity of the College community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.
Moravian is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
