Position Information Position TitleAssistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Early Childhood Education & Exceptionality Programs - Fall 2025Posting NumberF182College/AreaCollege of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social SciencesDepartmentEarly Childhood Education & Exceptionality ProgramsBargaining UnitAPSCUFPosition TypeFacultyType of AppointmentFull TimeComplement TypeTenure TrackHome CampusLock HavenFTE%100%Work LocationHome Campus Salary Commensurate with experience and qualificationsIf Other, please listAppointment Start DateAugust 25, 2025BenefitsThe Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include:Medical and prescription drug benefits.Generous retirement plans, two options:Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.Paid time off.Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.Employer-paid life insurance.Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits.To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.Position Description SummaryThe Department of Early Childhood Education and Exceptionality Programs at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time Tenure Track instructor.The home campus for this position is Lock Haven.An overview of the department can be found here:Early Childhood Education and Exceptionality Programs | Commonwealth UniversityTo learn more about the College of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences please visitCollege of Arts, Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences | Commonwealth University.DutiesBased on the specific needs of the department at the time of appointment, a successful applicant must be qualified to teach introductory and/or upper-level courses in early childhood education. This may include supervision of student teachers or pre-student teachers. The candidate will also maintain office hours as specified by the CBA.The expectations of this position include serving a multi-campus University within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and may include courses that are taught in a face-to-face, multi-modal, online, or hybrid mode of instruction.Additional Duties:Student Consultation Hours/Advisement (Office Hours)Committee WorkResearchAny additional duties as assigned by department.Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred)Education requirement: The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years PK- grade 4 teaching experience; demonstrated expertise in PreK-grade 4 curriculum and instruction, and Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field from an accredited university.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience teaching in Pennsylvania public schools, college teaching experience, experience with diverse populations, and supervisory experience.Special Instructions to ApplicantsA complete application includes Cover Letter, Transcripts, Curriculum Vitae, Teaching Philosophy, and Diversity Statement.Applications must be submitted online by December 13, 2024, for full consideration. Position will remain open until filled. Questions may be directed to Search & Screen Committee Chair: Dr. Amy Long – ael01commonwealthu.eduFinalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process and teaching demonstration. Recommendation for hiring is needed from a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.Supplemental InformationFinalist(s) for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Completing this search is contingent upon student enrollment and available funding.Background ClearancesOffers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment.Diversity StatementAt Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by:• Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom.• Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community.• Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals.Title IX/CleryThe University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act.The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL, 570-389-4808, jraupcommonwealthu.edu or titleixcoordcommonwealthu.edu), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA-related Clery reporting requirements. Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III, The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: (215) 656-6010; Fax: (215) 656-6020.About Commonwealth University of PAThe Power of Three Bloomsburg, Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common.We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike.We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions.We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond.Anticipated Start DateAugust 25, 2025Anticipated End DateN/A Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy11/08/2024Close Date mm-dd-yyyyOpen Until FilledYesQuick Linkhttps://commonwealthu.peopleadmin.com/postings/2894 Salary: . Date posted: 11/08/2024