Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies (Child Life) Job at Ball State University
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies (Child Life)
About this Opportunity
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices. Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
We are seeking a CCLS who is passionate about undergraduate education and the field of Child Life to join us in providing our students with high-quality, career-focused educational experiences and mentoring.
We are seeking a CCLS who is passionate about undergraduate education and the field of Child Life to join us in providing our students with high-quality, career-focused educational experiences and mentoring.
Ball State University and Our Pledge for the Future
Destination 2040: Our Flight Path establishes Ball State University’s ambitious goals for our second century:
- We pledge to provide a premier educational experience for every student.
- We pledge to partner with the community to improve the lives of our neighbors.
- We are dedicated to having a lifelong presence in the lives of our alumni.
Our faculty are collegial, collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and adaptive, both within and beyond one’s home unit. These attributes include commitments to collaborative discourse, interdisciplinary inquiry, and enterprising learning practices.
Our faculty are expected to be innovative, adaptive, engaging teachers across modalities; producers of impactful creative and/or scholarly work; leaders in meaningful service activities to multiple communities. We seek faculty members who are strategic thinkers, engaging our dynamic communities. We are committed to student and faculty success, impact, and access, within an environment that prioritizes inclusive excellence. We inspire each other to be critical thinkers and responsible citizens, so that we can pursue fulfilling careers and meaningful lives.
Ball State University lives the values of Beneficence. We invite you to be part of our community.
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
Inclusive Excellence Statement
At Ball State University, inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our
Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. .
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
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Appointment Type
Non-Tenure-track/Contract
Length of Appointment
FT Academic Year
Description
The Department of Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies has a full-time, campus-based, 10-month Assistant Lecturer position available at Ball State University beginning Fall 2023. This is a three-year contract faculty position, which may be renewable for two additional years after the initial three-year contract is completed.
Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses pertaining to the child life concentration, along with one or more of the following areas: infant and child development, infant/child mental health, prosocial development, parenting, family wellness, family stressors, family systems, family relationships, and other content areas related to children, families, or child life.
The standard assigned teaching load is 12 semester hours (typically four courses, taught face-to-face and/or online). Responsibilities also include advising child life students, supervising child life internship/practicum students, serving on the Ball State Child Life Advisory Board, and general service to the department, college, and university.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree in child life or a related program from an accredited institution; active certification as a Certified Child Life Specialist by the Association of Child Life Professionals.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a clinical setting as a practicing Certified Child Life Specialist; experience teaching undergraduate students in online and face-to-face modalities; a record of successful teaching in the area of child life, child development, or related topics; experience collaborating with hospitals, programs, and departments; membership and or participation in professional child life organizations; effective oral and written communication skills.
Required Certifications/Licensures
Certified Child Life Specialist
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
None
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Department
Early Childhood, Youth, and Family Studies:800170
College/Department Information
Salary for this position starts at $48,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
765-285-1988
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202201016F
Desired Start Date
08/18/2023
Position End Date
Posting Date
11/16/2022
Applications Accepted Through Date
02/19/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Consideration Date: to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by the date indicated here. (Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.)
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.
Search Committee Chair Name and Contact Information
Jill Walls, jkwalls2@bsu.edu, 765-285-5941
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