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The Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology at theUniversity of Maryland is seeking applications for an Assistant Clinical Professorin the Early Childhood General and Special Education teacher preparationprogram.

Candidates should demonstrate exceptional teaching skills at the
undergraduate level, a high level of organizational skills, a record of
collaboration, and a strong knowledge of early childhood education.
The position is clinical track (with a renewable contract contingent uponfunding and performance) and scheduled to begin in August of 2023.

The Associate Director will have direct, ongoing communication with theDirector of the Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education (EC/ECSE)program and the EC/ECSE program faculty. Specific responsibilities will includeadministrative oversight of the program admissions processes, EC/ECSE coursescheduling and coverage, and school-based partnerships.

Additional responsibilities include teaching in the EC/ECSE program and participation incollege level educator preparation activities and the program approvalprocesses. Scholarship activities will be commensurate with the Appointmentand Promotion Guidelines for Assistant Clinical Professors, to include programevaluation and applied research within partner schools.

Education:
Minimum of a doctoral degree in early childhood education, human
development, psychology, or related field.

Experience:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.