Professor, Early Childhood Education

About the position Florida SouthWestern State College is seeking a Professor of Early Childhood Education for the School of Education. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact students' academic journeys and contribute to the college's mission of inspiring students to 'Dedicate to Graduate.' The School of Education fosters a rigorous learning environment based on Principles of Excellence, aiming to develop teacher candidates with strong pedagogical, ethical, and socially conscious foundations. Graduates are prepared to be creative, innovative, and contribute to the diverse community of lifelong learners in Southwest Florida.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of Early Childhood Education courses.
• Create and deliver course content using technology.
• Engage in professional development activities, which may include research, additional coursework, seminars, and conferences.
• Communicate effectively with students, peers, supervisors, and staff.
• Maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors, and staff.

Requirements

• Doctoral or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in Early Childhood Education or a related field (a minimum of 18 graduate semester credit hours in ECE).
• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience in an early childhood setting.
• Experience with and/or interest in teaching in an online environment.
• The ability to use technology in creating and delivering course content in a variety of Early Childhood Education courses.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the subject area to be taught.
• Strong history of or evidence of an interest in professional development activities, which may include research, additional coursework, seminars, and conferences.
• The ability to communicate effectively with and maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors, and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• Generous paid time off includes sick, personal, holidays, and winter & spring breaks
• Florida retirement membership (FRS)
• Educational and professional development opportunities for you and your dependents