The School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking a full-time lecturer to teach in the dynamic, growing, and diverse Early Childhood Education teacher preparation program. This position will focus on teacher preparation with possible supervision of field experiences. A variety of specializations and generalist candidates will be considered. This nine month faculty position will begin Fall 2024.

The School of Education at MSU Denver prepares people who will "Teach, Lead, and Transform." MSU Denver's School of Education develops excellent teachers and educational leaders who engage in reflective practice and scholarly activity, and who are ethical decision makers and agents of social change. We provide an intellectually rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum that fosters pedagogical expertise, cultivates critical thinking, and promotes imagination.

We acknowledge the present and historical systems of oppression and marginalization that permeate all levels of society and believe these structures of power and privilege need to be deeply understood by all members of our School of Education community. We are committed to actively dismantling these systems and barriers within our SOE, and value lived experience that supports this work.

MSU Denver enrolls over 17,000 students, where nearly 60% are first generation and over 55% are students of color. Located in downtown Denver, we are a designated (HSI), an INSIGHT into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity () Award winner for 10 consecutive years, and the only certified institution in Colorado. As the third largest institution of higher education in Colorado and the only institution with an open access mission, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. The University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students. The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups.

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Responsibilities

Teaching (90%)

• Teach 15 semester hours of day and/or evening courses in undergraduate Early Childhood Education (birth to age 8) within the MSU Denver teacher preparation program
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the ECE program on program and course development and evaluation
• Potentially supervise clinical field experiences and/or student teachers
• Develop positive reciprocal relationships with schools and agencies in the community to actively support the success of effective early childhood teachers

Advising (10%)

• Support & supervise students

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field
• Minimum 3 years experience teaching at preschool - 3rd grade level

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience in teacher education or teacher preparation
• Experience teaching at the preschool level
• Experience teaching at the elementary level
• Demonstrated experience and commitment meeting the educational needs of students from diverse student populations including traditional, first generation, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Latinx, adult, military, second career, second chance, concurrent high school/college students, and students with mental health, learning, or physical differences
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate as a part of a collective team culture
• Demonstrated understanding of current issues in the profession of ECE in Colorado
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive reciprocal relationships with schools, centers, and agencies in the community to actively support the success of effective early childhood teachers
• Knowledge of and willingness to learn about & incorporate Trauma Informed & Equity Practices in Early Childhood Settings
• Experience teaching in Canvas or similar online course delivery system
• Experience facilitating online meetings in Teams or similar

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $52,000 - $59,000 at Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSUDenver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, freeRTDpass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, please visit our Benefits section.

Instructions to Apply

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is lled. Please apply through MSU Denver Careers () and search for JR102252.

Complete an application and attach the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae

2. Letter of application

3. A Trauma- and Equity-Informed Practices statement

4. A list of three professional references and their contact information

Applicants will notice on the application portal there is one location (the resume submission field) to upload all required materials. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field; alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF and upload. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit your application.

Open Until Filled

MSU Denver is pleased to offer our current and potential employees a wide array of benefit options. To learn more, please visit the following link:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.