Full-Time Lecturer AY in Child Development

Job no: 545635
Department: College of Science
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Stanislaus - Turlock
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Faculty - Behavioral Sciences, Temporary, Full Time

Faculty Employment Opportunity

POSITION:

Full-Time Lecturer in Child Development/Demonstration Teacher: The Department of Psychology and Child Development invites applications for a full-time, two-year term, non-tenure-track lecturer position. This individual will act as the Demonstration Teacher in the Child Development Center (CDC), ensuring a high-quality laboratory preschool and infant/toddler program for the education of Stan State students, young children, and their families, and the community at large. Working collaboratively with the CDC Director, the Demonstration Teacher will teach and supervise college interns and lab students in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate curriculum for the infant/toddler and preschool program. The Demonstration Teacher is expected to model best practices and assist in the development of such practices in college students. The position requires Child Development knowledge and judgment in using NAEYC principles, techniques, standards, guides, and professional skills. Other responsibilities include coordinating parent communication and collaboration with families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of two years lead teaching experience with preschoolers and/or infant toddlers in a developmentally appropriate program. Excellent knowledge and skills in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of infant/toddler/preschool assessment and curriculum. An M.A. in Child Development or a closely related field is required. Must have a B.A. in Child Development or related field (i.e., with at least 36 units in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or elementary education). Six units of infant/toddler class is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal and professional skills. Must have working knowledge of California Department of Social Services Community Child Care Licensing Regulations and Procedures and of NAEYC accreditation requirements. Possess or be qualified for a California Site Supervisor permit. Must have children's first aid, CPR, and blood pathogen certificates within the first month of hiring. Must pass health and background clearances as per CSU and California Department of Social Services and/or other agencies as appropriate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience effectively teaching, coaching, and/or mentoring adults. Exemplary teaching and guidance skills with young children; supervisory experience with teachers of young children preferred. Knowledge of and experience in an accredited program highly sought. Previous experience in a laboratory setting highly desirable. Working knowledge of the practices, procedures, and activities of child development programs, including parent education components.

HOW TO APPLY & DEADLINE:

A complete application must include an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications. Applications must include names, addresses and telephone numbers of references, a current vita and unofficial copies of college transcripts. Applications due April 11, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Dr. Rosanne Roy, CDEV Program Coordinator
Department of Psychology/Child Development
California State University Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382
rroy@csustan.edu

To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

COMPENSATION:

Salary is based on qualifications and experience. As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

Newly hired lecturers with terminal degrees are placed in Range 3 of the salary schedule and others are normally placed in Range 2. Starting salaries are usually at or near the minimum of the range. The full-time (15 units per semester) monthly base salaries indicated in the schedules are prorated based on the number of units assigned and are paid in six monthly payments for each full semester. Salary rates for California State University Lecturers (Academic Year) can be found in the schedules linked below.

Range 2

Range 3

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE:

The Bachelor of Arts in Child Development provides students with a background of knowledge and skills in child growth and development. The degree is delivered by the Department of Psychology and Child Development. Courses are selected from child development and related fields and include laboratory and field experiences at the Stanislaus State Child Development Center (CDC) as well as other applied settings. The Child Development major is designed to prepare students for professional occupations with children and families as well as to prepare students to pursue advanced studies or research careers.

CAMPUS & AREA:

California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts.

Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

CSU Stanislaus values shared governance: Handbook statement on shared governance

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY



The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. You can learn more about federal equal employment opportunity protections by accessing the Department of Labor's notices: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/Supplement_English.pdf.

Individuals with disabling conditions who require accommodation during the recruitment process may contact the ADA Coordinator at (209) 667-3159.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

The CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. The CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California.

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA



The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse And Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

CLERY ACT DISCLOSURE



Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the annual security report (ASR), is now available for viewing at https://www.csustan.edu/epc/clery-safety-reports The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Stanislaus State for the previous three years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the office of the Clery Director located at One University Circle, Turlock, CA 95382.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE



The university requires a criminal and/or child abuse background check to be completed for many of its new employees, current employees seeking promotional or transfer opportunities, and current employees assigned new duties. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. Failure to consent to any background check will disqualify an applicant from further consideration. Additionally, an applicant who fails to provide the necessary information or who provides false or misleading information may also be disqualified from further consideration. Later discovery of false or misleading information related to the background check may result in the offer of employment being withdrawn or subject the employee to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.



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California State University, Stanislaus serves a diverse student body of more than 10,000 at two locations in the Central Valley — a beautiful 228-acre campus in Turlock and the Stockton Campus. Widely recognized for its dedicated faculty and high-quality academic programs, the University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs, along with a doctorate in educational leadership. The University is a proud member of the 23-campus California State University system.California State University, Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley and is a critical educational resource for a six-county region of approximately 1.5 million people. The University is fully committed to creating a culture of diversity and inclusion - one in which every person in the University community feels safe to express their views without fear of reprisal. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and 662 faculty members. 94 percent of full-time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 43 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, a doctorate in education and serves ...more than 10,000 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences and performing arts. Stanislaus State continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 384 colleges in the nation by The Princeton Review. The University was one of 12 public universities in the nation to be recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for demonstrating exceptional performance in retention and graduation rates. In addition, U.S. News and World Report ranks Stanislaus State in its top 10 among public universities in the West, while Washington Monthly honored Stanislaus State as the West's No. 1 university for the money. Stanislaus State also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.

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