Early Childhood Clinical Assistant Professor

Early Childhood Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Title Early Childhood Clinical Assistant Professor

Category

Category Part-Time Faculty

Position Number

Posting Number F0000260

Location Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date 01/09/2026

Job Type Part-Time

Working Hours

The Clinical Assistant Professor position is a half‑time, 9‑month, non‑tenure‑track role in the Department of Education – Early Childhood Education (ECHD) program, with a start date of August 15, 2026. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester in the early childhood education program and collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to provide academic and holistic support to students.

The candidate will also supervise teacher candidates in field and student teaching experiences, engage in service at the university and in the community, and perform additional duties as assigned by the program director and the department chair.

• Teach two courses per semester to support students.
• Participate in curriculum development, program, and general assessment efforts.
• Provide service to the Department, College, and University.

• Teach two Early Childhood field or student teaching courses per semester per defined course standards and outcomes.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative teaching methods.
• Create an inclusive learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.
• Visit, observe, and support both teacher candidates and cooperating teachers.
• Participate in and contribute to program‑related activities such as planning, developing, and evaluating the program and curricula, assessing student learning outcomes, and other curricular activities.

• Work collaboratively with community partners and schools to provide comprehensive and holistic support to students.
• Participate in ECHD faculty meetings in a purposeful and meaningful manner.
• Serve on university committees to contribute to and stay abreast of developing practices and policy decisions relevant to the ECHD and the College.
• Participate in faculty governance in the College and University.

• Assist in recruiting new early childhood students.
• Represent ECHD at student recruitment events, both at the university and at other institutions.

• MA degree in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited institution.
• A rich understanding of content, curriculum development, assessments, and current trends in teacher preparation; evidence of leadership potential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience fostering diversity, equity, and social justice.
• At least three years of successful PreK‑12 teaching experience.

• MA in Special Education and an LBS1 endorsement.
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited institution.
• Evidence of collaborating with university staff, faculty, and students.
• Experience mentoring and coaching non‑traditional adult learners.
• Expertise in early childhood education and special education.
• Five years of experience in PreK‑12 or higher education.
• Experience serving as a supervisor for field/clinical experiences in a PreK‑12 setting.
• Experience with Blackboard (Learning Management Software) or Watermark.

The salary for this part‑time position is $30,000.

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