Full-Time Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education
Job Description
In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida’s public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor’s degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.
Salary Range: $39,981 – $58,448 Commensurate with education and experience. Salary may be enhanced by supplemental teaching.
Job Description:
The full-time instructor is directly accountable to the Director of Teacher Education for the following duties and responsibilities.
Full-time assistant professors are responsible to the Vice President – Academic Affairs via the Dean of Education and Charter School Initiatives and shall teach and advise students in full cooperation with other faculty members and administrators. The first objective of faculty shall be to provide the student with quality education through professional competence, effective teaching, and wise counseling.
Faculty members shall also stay up-to-date with professional trends in the teaching field and help facilitate the continual change that may be required to keep instruction current and relevant.
The individual filling this position is expected to lead the respective department with excellence supporting Northwest Florida State College initiatives and forward movement. Department Chairs serve a 9-month instructional contract and are required to teach courses as assigned in the fall and spring semesters. Department Chairs may teach limited overloads in the fall and spring semesters per the approval of the Director of Teacher Education. See the current Salary Schedule for the required weekly hours and stipend.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Leadership and Administration:
- Provide strategic leadership and carry out administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Teacher Education to enhance program effectiveness.
- Collaborate with program faculty and staff to support curriculum delivery and student success.
- Marketing and Community Engagement:
- Partner with Strategic Communications to develop and implement marketing strategies that promote the early childhood education program.
- Represent the college in community organizations to raise awareness of our programs and foster partnerships that support student learning and development.
- Recruitment and Orientation:
- Lead and participate in recruitment efforts, including information sessions, orientations, and career nights to attract prospective students to the program.
- Program Oversight:
- Coordinate the production of program-related reports, tracking accountability measures to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with accreditation standards.
- Develop class schedules that meet the needs of students and faculty, considering program requirements and resource availability.
- Internship Coordination:
- Oversee the placement and tracking of student internships, ensuring alignment with program objectives and facilitating student progression.
- Academic Advising:
- Serve as the faculty advisor for specific programs, providing guidance and support to students on academic and career-related matters.
- Instructional Excellence:
- Fulfill contractual obligations for a full instructional load during fall and spring semesters, providing high-quality instruction within the Teacher Education Department, including online courses.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of curriculum, ensuring it aligns with state standards and promotes student learning outcomes.
- Professional Development and Compliance:
- Stay current with state statutes, regulations, and best practices in early childhood education to inform teaching and program development.
- Engage in institutional service, professional development, and complete annual mandatory compliance training as required.
- Program Development:
- Lead curriculum development initiatives, recommend new programs and courses, and assess student learning outcomes to enhance program quality and increase student success.
- As the lead faculty member, manage a reduced teaching workload to accommodate program and curriculum development, accreditation preparation, and related activities.
Benefits:
- College-paid health insurance for employee and dependent coverage at employee’s expense
- College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee’s expense
- College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
- Optional dental and vision insurance at employee’s expense
- Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation)
- Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
- Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field, or other master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field.
- Early childhood classroom teaching experience required.
- Demonstrate evidence of professional growth through participation in continuing education and other related activities.
- Proficiency with teaching technologies, including lecture-capture software (e.g., Camtasia or Kaltura) and familiarity with web-conferencing software for online student support.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 graduate hours in Early Childhood Education.
- Experience in post-secondary teaching, particularly in early childhood education.
- Demonstrated success with online teaching and innovative student engagement techniques.
All degrees must be from a regionally-accredited postsecondary institution. This full-time 9-month position is eligible for continuing contract status and is contingent upon board approval and funding.
How to Apply
All sections of the application must be completed. In addition to the application, please submit ALL of the following:- NWFSC Application.
- Resume.
- A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
- Copies of unofficial transcripts.
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