What are the responsibilities and job description for the ECE/SPED Instructor position at Weber State University?
Posting Details
WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information
Position Title
ECE/SPED Instructor
Requisition Number
F00456P
Job Description
The Departments of Child and Family Studies and Teacher Education at Weber State University invite applications for an instructor position in the NAEYC and AAQEP-accredited early childhood education and special education programs at the associate, bachelor, and graduate levels. Successful candidates will have practice and teaching with children from birth through 8 years, special education experience, and adult learning.
NOTE: Instructor positions are temporary appointments renewable annually by separate contract at the sole discretion of the University.
NOTE: Instructor positions are temporary appointments renewable annually by separate contract at the sole discretion of the University.
Job Duties
The instructor will teach 15 credit hours per semester, supervise early childhood education and special education field experiences, mentor and coach undergraduate ECE/SPED students, support assigned needs in the Weber State University Charter Academy, and provide service to the college.
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- MS, M.Ed. Early childhood education, Special Education, or a closely related degree is required.
- Hold a current Utah teaching license or meet the requirements for obtaining one.
- Minimum of 3 years of pre-K-3rd grade general education and/or special education experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in education, early childhood education, special education, or a closely related field.
- At least 18 credit hours of coursework in special education or equivalent experience working with children ages 0-8
- At least 12 credit hours of coursework in child development
- Graduate-level early childhood education or special education coursework.
- Professional experience with children (birth -8 years) and their families.
- Expertise in academic disciplines of literacy and/or STEM in an early childhood education curriculum
- Expertise with play-based emergent curriculum approaches
- Expertise with trauma-informed, early childhood mental health or disabilities studies approaches
- Experience in university teaching.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, and/or supervising and teaching adults.
- Demonstrated commitment to advocating for young children
- Experience with the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards for professional preparation and accreditation systems.
- Spanish language fluency.
A successful candidate will be willing to
Background Check?
Yes
Benefits Summary
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
04/07/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Notes to Applicant
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:
- Cover Letter addressing ability to meet or exceed the minimum and preferred qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for three professional references
- Philosophy for Teaching Children (other document 1)
- Philosophy for Adult Learning (other document 2)
Screening of applications will begin April 28, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.
ADA Essential Job Function
ADA Essential Job Function
Physical Activity of this position
Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.
Physical Requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.
Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.
None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).
