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Meredith College seeks qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Professor/Instructor of Child Development and Coordinator of Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure Program. This position is a full-time, one-year, non-tenure track appointment beginning August 1, 2025.

Duties:
Assistant Professor/Instructor: Teach on-campus undergraduate courses in Child Development. Active involvement within the college, school and department; student advising and mentoring expected.

Coordinator of B-K licensure program responsibilities include: 1) successfully leading and administering the B-K program, including curriculum development, 2) full responsibility for coordination with the Education Department to ensure NCDPI and AAQEP compliance and re-accreditation, including but not limited to the preparation of all re-accreditation documents and assessments; and 3) collaboration with professionals in the field and area preceptors.

Qualifications:
Minimum earned Master’s degree required with specialization in child development, early childhood special education, or closely related field required. Earned doctoral degree preferred. Professional experience and successful teaching experience required.

Review of applications and nominations will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit your letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy and professional goals, copies of all transcripts, teaching license documentation, and a list of professional references.

Inquiries on the position may be directed to Dr. Pamela Norcross, search committee chair, at plnorcross@meredith.edu.

The Child Development Program is housed within the Department of Human Environmental Sciences which also includes programs in Fashion Merchandising and Design, Interior Design, and Family and Consumer Sciences.

Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/CV
- Teaching Philosophy
- Professional Goals
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Teaching License Documentation
- References (within the application)