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Faculty Affairs
California State University Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, California 95382
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Barsley, Emy E-mail
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Miller, Wendy E-mail
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FACULTY POSITION
California State University Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA 95382


POSITION: The Department of Psychology and Child Development invites applications for a full-time, temporary, non-tenure-track lecturer position for the 2011-2012 academic year. This individual will act as Demonstration Teacher in the Child Development Center (CDC) ensuring a high-quality laboratory pre-school and infant/toddler program for the education of CSU Stanislaus students, young children and their families and the community at large. Under the supervision of the CDC Director, the Demonstration Teacher will teach and supervise college interns and lab students in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally-appropriate curriculum for infant/toddler and pre-school program.   The Demonstration Teacher is expected to model appropriate practices and assist in the development of such practices in college students.  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.

This position is contingent upon the availability of authorized funding. This is an academic year appointment.

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 and toddler assessment and curriculum.  An M.A. in Child Development or closely related field is preferred. Must have a B.A. in Child Development or related field. A three-unit infant/toddler class is required.  Must have working knowledge of California Department of Social Services Community Child Care Licensing Regulations and Procedures.  Possess or be qualified for a California Site Supervisor permit. Must have children’s first aid, CPR, and blood pathogen certificates.  Must pass health and background clearances as per CSU and California Department of Social Services and/or other agencies as appropriate.
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
Exemplary teaching and guidance skills with young children; supervisory experience with teachers of young children preferred. Knowledge of and experience in an NAEYC accredited program highly sought.  Previous experience in a laboratory setting highly desirable.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of the practices, procedures and activities of child development programs, including parent education components.
HOW TO APPLY: A complete application must include:  an application letter specifically addressing the position description and qualifications; unofficial photocopies of transcripts; a professional résumé including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references; a written statement of teaching philosophy and evidence of successful teaching performance desirable.  Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. The position will remain open until filled. 

Send applications, and all other correspondence concerning this position vacancy to:

Dr. Victoria Cortez
Child Development Program Coordinator
Department of Psychology/Child Development
California State University Stanislaus
One University Circle
Turlock, CA  95382
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT and THE COLLEGE: The Department of Psychology/Child Development is housed within the College of Human and Health Sciences. While our Department is the largest in the College, we offer favorable student to faculty ratios and a collegial atmosphere. We currently have 21 full-time faculty, 5 part-time faculty, and approximately 750 undergraduate majors in psychology and/or child development. To learn more about us, visit our university (www.csustan.edu) and department (psyc.csustan.edu) web sites.
CAMPUS & AREA: California State University Stanislaus serves the San Joaquin Valley, one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Widely recognized for its quality academic programs, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and approximately 400 full-time faculty. Over eighty percent of full time faculty holds doctorates or terminal degrees in their fields. The University offers 41 undergraduate majors, 24 master's programs, 7 post-graduate credentials, and a doctorate in education serving 8,586 students. New instructional facilities have been built for the unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences, and performing arts.

CSU Stanislaus continues to receive national recognition with its ranking as one of the best 373 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 CSU Stanislaus as one of "The Top Public Universities-Master's" institutions in the West in its America's Best Colleges ratings. CSU Stanislaus also is recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education.


    CSU STANISLAUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WITH A STRONG COMMITMENT TO THE PRINCIPLE OF DIVERSITY. CSU STANISLAUS HIRES ONLY INDIVIDUALS LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES; ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PRESENTATION OF DOCUMENTS DEMONSTRATING THE APPLICANT’S IDENTITY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE IMMIGRATION REFORM & CONTROL ACT. 
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