Professor, Early Childhood Education and Care

Duties:

We are seeking an energetic, practice-based professional to assume full-time responsibilities as regular ongoing faculty in the Early Childhood Education and Care program. Duties and responsibilities include developing and delivering courses; designing and evaluating student learning activities and assessments; facilitating the integration of theory and practice through classroom, online, and field placement instruction; providing academic and professional support to students; participating in program, Faculty, and institutional service through committee work, governance, and recruitment initiatives; and engaging in scholarly, research, and professional development activities that support teaching excellence, curriculum development, and currency in the discipline.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to teaching, learning, and student success, and be responsive to diverse cultural, academic, and learning backgrounds. The ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented program and Faculty is essential, as is a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the inclusion of students in scholarly inquiry and research activities.

This position may require travel to a variety of practice settings on Vancouver Island.

Candidates must demonstrate commitment to teaching, learning and student success through scholarship and institutional service. Successful candidates will participate in a wide range of activities outside the classroom, including student support; institutional, faculty and departmental committee meetings and other initiatives; and professional activities in keeping with their disciplines in and outside the institution.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in a relevant field, or Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Care and 7 or more years of practice in early childhood education. Current membership in the Early Childhood Educators of British Columbia (ECEBC). Recent relevant experience in the field of early learning and child care.

• Strong commitment to, and record of, successful undergraduate teaching and student learning, with the ability to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
• Knowledge and experience in applying theory in practice in a manner that is consistent with the content in the course descriptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with, and contribute to, teams at all levels of a post secondary institution.
• Proficiency with the application and integration of information technology to teaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural teachings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Early Childhood Education and Care;
• demonstrated expertise in instruction at the post-secondary level;
• record of research and scholarly activity;
• familiarity with VIU's ECEC program.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.