Early Childhood Clinical Assistant Professor

Position Rank

Track

Non-Tenure Track

Position Title

Early Childhood Clinical Assistant Professor

Category

Part-Time Faculty

Position Number

Posting Number

F0000260

Location

Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date

01/09/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

Yes

Job Type

Part-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

The Clinical Assistant Professor position is a half-time, 9-month, non-tenure-track position in the Department of Education – Early Childhood Education (ECHD) program, with a start date of August 15, 2026. The successful candidate will teach two courses per semester in the early childhood education program and collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to provide academic and holistic support to students.


Additionally, supervise teacher candidates in field and student teaching experiences, engage in service at the university and in the community, and perform additional duties as assigned by the program director and the department chair.



General Responsibilities:

• Teach two courses per semester to support students.

• Participate in curriculum development, program, and general assessment efforts.

• Provide service to the Department, College, and University.

Specific Responsibilities :

Instruction, Curriculum, & Assessment (50%)

• Teach two Early Childhood field or student teaching courses per semester per defined course standards and outcomes.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative teaching methods.

• Create an inclusive learning environment that encourages student involvement and participation.

• Visit, observe, and support both teacher candidates and cooperating teachers.

• Participate in and contribute to program-related activities such as planning, developing, and evaluating the program and curricula, assessing student learning outcomes, and other curricular activities.

Program Administration (30%)

• Work collaboratively with community partners and schools to provide comprehensive and holistic support to students.

• Participate in ECHD faculty meetings in a purposeful and meaningful manner.

• Serve on university committees to contribute to and stay abreast of developing practices and policy decisions relevant to the ECHD and the College.

• Participate in faculty governance in the College and University

Recruitment (10%)

• Assist in recruiting new early childhood students.

• Represent ECHD at student recruitment events, both at the university and at other institutions.

Perform other duties as assigned

The salary for this part-time position is $30,000



Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [email protected].


Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [email protected] .

Special Instructions Summary

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• MA degree in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited institution
• A rich understanding of content, curriculum development, assessments, and current trends in teacher preparation; evidence of leadership potential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Achievements related to fostering diversity, equity, and social justice.

Years of Experience Required

At least three years of successful PreK-12 teaching experience.

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. in Public Administration, Doctorate in Public Administration (DPA), or Doctorate in Nonprofit Administration (DNPA) is preferred, but candidates with a Ph.D. in Public Policy, Political Science, Urban Planning, or other fields in Public Affairs will be considered.


Candidates with MPA, MPP, or JDs who have extensive professional experience are also encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will also hold an MA in Special Education and an LBS1 endorsement.

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited institution will also be preferred.

• Evidence of collaborating with university staff, faculty, and students.
• Experience mentoring and coaching non-traditional adult learners.
• Expertise in the areas of early childhood education and special education
• Five years of experience in PreK-12 or higher education.
• Experience serving as a supervisor for field/ clinical experiences in a PreK-12 setting.
• Experience with Blackboard (Learning Management Software) or/and/or Watermark.

Equipment Operated

Working Conditions

A standard office and classroom environment is provided. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds).

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Jin-ah Kim

Email: [email protected]