Instructor/Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education (pending budget approval)
The Instructor or Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education is responsible for providing leadership and high quality instruction in Early Childhood Education. Serving as the Early Childhood Education Coordinator, he or she will also apply significant intellectual and leadership skills to facilitate the continuing development and growth of the program, student learning and learning outcomes assessment; provide academic/career advising; engage in on-going professional development; and provide meaningful college and community service as outlined in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
The normal teaching load is 15 credit hour equivalents per semester in Early Childhood Education, Teacher Education, and related courses as qualifications and needs warrant.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
- Adaptability/Flexibility – embraces change with innovation, courage and resiliency.
- Promotes Key Values – consistently demonstrates Pennsylvania Highlands’ values.
- Communicates Effectively – shares information and engages in candid and open dialogue.
- Focuses on Customers – works to exceed expectations of internal and external customers.
- Produces Results – directs action toward achieving goals that are critical to Pennsylvania Highlands’ success.
- Manages Own Performance – plans and organizes time and priorities to achieve expected results.
- Uses Sound Business Judgment – uses knowledge of the field and common sense to make the best decisions.
- Teamwork/Collaboration – excels at building partnerships and working as part of a team.
- Demonstrates Technical and Functional Expertise – seeks out technical knowledge and skills to meet the needs of both internal and external customers.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- In cooperation with other faculty, the administration, and community stakeholders, develops and implements courses and curricula that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students and is consistent with the College, Middle States accreditation, and state study and curriculum guidelines. In order to maximize student achievement, faculty will assess student abilities as related to desired educational goals and objectives.
- Participates in start-up activities, Graduation and Academic Honors recognition ceremonies.
- Plans and employs a variety of appropriate instructional/learning strategies and activities which are compatible with the physical facility but serves the needs and capabilities of the students. In order to provide a general environment conducive to the learning process, the faculty member will participate in the management of the behaviors of learners in the classroom and participate in the management of student behavior in other parts of the campus.
- Communicates to students (either in writing or verbally) instructional expectations, student progress or lack of progress.
- Actively participates in and works with college personnel in planning effective instructional goals, objectives, methods and curriculum. Exhibits a commitment and ability to participate in professional development activities and engage in professional, college, and community service.
- Provides academic support and advising to students including establishing and maintaining a schedule of office hours at times convenient to students.
- Participates in college governance by serving on a committee or committees which may include joint, standing, ad hoc, college, division and discipline committees.
- Participates in the recruitment, hiring and orientation of new faculty through participation on search committees and related division or departmental activities.
- Participates in the planning, development and ongoing work of affiliated partnerships, including the establishment of an Advisory Committee.
- Participates in professional growth and development activities including staff meetings, and in-service and staff development activities.
- Assists in the documentation of student progress by efficiently maintaining and submitting appropriate records and reports.
- Participates in ensuring that the classroom or instructional environment is healthful and safe and generally conducive to learning.
- Participates and belongs to educational/professional associations. Participates in their activities within the scope of available funding.
- Takes attendance and keeps attendance registers, according to college policy
- Has the ability and endurance necessary to work the hours needed to complete the job.
- Meets Collective Bargaining Agreement requirements for job duties and attendance.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience: Preferred Education and Experience: Doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field. Documented successful employment in a leadership position in Early Childhood is desired. An earned doctorate or a master’s degree with three years full-time higher education teaching experience is required for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor. Minimum Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or closely related field. Documented successful employment in a leadership position in Early Childhood is desired.
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to demonstrate effective teaching, learning and advising strategies. Knowledge of and experience with a variety of instructional technologies. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to establish positive relationships with students, faculty and staff.
Mathematical Skills: Basic Skills, i.e. ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills: Knowledge and experience with applicable PC hardware and software including the Microsoft Office suite, e-mail, and internet browser. Ability to apply innovative technologies and strategies to enhance student learning.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Criminal Background Clearance.
Other Qualifications: Knowledge of and commitment to the community college mission. Ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Willingness to teach day, evening, weekend classes. Knowledge of new Pennsylvania Department of Education Teacher Certification guidelines and the Office of Child Development and Early Learning programs.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to write, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally have to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is normally quiet to moderate in noise level.
Criminal clearances required as a condition of employment. Starting salary is based on experience and qualifications. Competitive benefit package. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, application (click here to download application), copies of transcripts, and the names and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references to:
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Human Resources Generalist
101 Community College Way
Johnstown, PA 15904
arenzi@pennhighlands.edu
Priority consideration will be given to candidates whose material is received on or before March 5th, 2010. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is an Equal Opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or handicap in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. |
