Instructor or Lecturer, Child Life Specialist in Early Childhood Development and Education

Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

The Opportunity:The School of Teacher Education (STE) in the College of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 9-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer position in the Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) program on the UCF main campus, anticipated to begin Spring 2025.The successful candidate will contribute to STE and the Early Childhood Development and Education program's mission by teaching and serving as the child life specialist. The STE is a collegial environment supporting outstanding students. STE includes premier academic programs known for excellence in research, teaching, and service to students.
Primary responsibilities:

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• Teach and develop child life specialist and child development courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels for the ECDE programs and the Exceptional Student Education programs.
  
• Further develop and achieve ACLP (Association of Child Life Professionals) recognition of B.S. and M.S. programs focused on CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist).
  
• Advise child life undergraduate and graduate students, supervise field and internship students, and conduct program assessment.
  
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in student research or projects.
  
• Recruit to and advise undergraduate and graduate students into the child life specialization.
  
• Maintain and expand community partner health providers who provide child life experiences and mentorship for undergraduate and graduate students.
  
• Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills.
  Our ECDE program offers degrees at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The B.S. in Early Childhood Development and Education (ECDE) program at UCF prepares students to impact a diverse population of young children and families using research-based, developmentally appropriate practices through two tracks, a teacher certification, and a child development track that also houses a specialization in child life. The M.S. program in ECDE is designed to meet the needs of professionals who want to work with young children and their families, which we hope to develop to house a specialization in Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS). Our programs deliver relevant, rigorous course work, and related academic experiences. For more information about the programs visit:.
  UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education is a one-of-a-kind academic unit with distinct, interdisciplinary expertise and potential for partnership with community stakeholders, conceived to address societal challenges and work alongside the community. Established in 2018, the college offers undergraduate and graduate programs on the main campus and UCF Downtown. At the heart of the college's mission is the institutional commitment to transform lives and strengthen society by developing a unified vision and innovative solutions to complex social issues. CCIE promotes innovation through state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research with social impact; contemporary inclusive teaching and learning practices; and preeminent service for the disciplines, the institution, and the community. For more information about the school, please visit the homepage at:Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is classified as a Very High Research Activity (R1) university by the Carnegie Foundation. With a diverse student body of more than 70,000 students, UCF is one of the largest universities in the country. The university offers more than 240-degree programs. UCF is committed to diversity and was designated a Hispanic Serving Institution in 2019. For more information, visit.Minimum Qualifications:
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  • Hold an ACLP Child Life Licensure.
    
  • A master's degree (for an instructor) or a doctorate (for lecturer) from an accredited institution of higher education in early childhood development and education or a related field.
    Preferred Qualifications:
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    • Experience working with children Birth-8 years old as a Child Life Specialist (3+ years).
      
    • Experience successfully teaching university level courses focusing on teacher education, early childhood, or child life.
      
    • Evidence of child life program development (e.g., community programs, teaching training, community engagement, parent training programs).
      
    • Evidence of teaching across multiple modalities, especially virtual settings.
      
    • Evidence of community engagement.
      
    • Experience working in diverse settings.
      
    • Experience with clinical and field experiences (e.g., serving as a site supervisor, university clinical coordinator, supervising teacher).
      
    • Evidence of work on child development or child life (Birth-8yr), especially developing online courses or modules (e.g., conference presentations, publications, workshops).
      
    • Experience with mentoring/coaching teachers, research studies, or teaching activities.
      Additional Application Materials Required:UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website,.In addition to the online application, candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.Questions regarding this search should be directed to:Sara Michael Luna, Associate Professor and ECDE Program Coordinator, at Sara.MichaelLuna@ucf.edu.Special Instructions to the Applicants: N/AJob Close Date:Open until filled.Note to applicants: Please keep in mind that a job posted as 'Open until filled' may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
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      • Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.
        
      • Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.
        
      • Retirement savings options.
        
      • Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.
        
      • Education assistance.
        
      • Flexible work environment.
        
      • And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
        Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.DepartmentCollege of Community Innovation and Education (CCIE) -School of Teacher EducationWork ScheduleVariesType of AppointmentRegularExpected SalaryNegotiableEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on to view the President's Statement.The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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