Lecturer - Early Childhood Education

The School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver is seeking a full-time lecturer to teach in the dynamic, growing, and diverse Early Childhood Education teacher preparation program. This position will focus on teacher preparation with possible supervision of field experiences. A variety of specializations and generalist candidates will be considered.

The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for underrepresented groups. Metropolitan State University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer.

MSU Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver. Our student population consists of nearly 50% first generation students and over 45% students of ethnic/racial minority backgrounds.

We create an equitable learning and working environment with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging where all community members feel valued to achieve personal and professional success.

About MSU Denver:

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African American Affairs Council (https://www.msudenver.edu/aaac/)

Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Faculty and Staff Affinity Group (https://www.msudenver.edu/apida/)

The School of Education at Metropolitan State University of Denver prepares people who will "Teach, Lead, and Transform." MSU Denver's School of Education develops excellent teachers and educational leaders who engage in reflective practice and scholarly activity, and who are ethical decision makers and agents of social change. We provide an intellectually rigorous, culturally relevant curriculum that fosters pedagogical expertise, cultivates critical thinking, and promotes imagination.

We acknowledge the present and historical systems of oppression and marginalization that permeate all levels of society and believe these structures of power and privilege need to be deeply understood by all members of our SOE community. We are committed to actively dismantling these systems and barriers within our SOE, and value lived experience that supports this work.

90% Teaching:

• Teach 15 semester hours of day and/or evening courses in undergraduate Early Childhood Education (birth to age 8) within the MSU Denver teacher preparation program
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues in the ECE program on program and course development and evaluation
• Potentially supervise clinical field experiences and/or student teachers
• Develop positive reciprocal relationships with schools and agencies in the community to actively support the success of effective early childhood teachers

10% Advising

• Support & supervise students

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching at preschool - 3rd grade level

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced coursework in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Experience in teacher education or teacher preparation
• Experience teaching at the preschool level
• Experience teaching at the elementary level
• Demonstrated experience and commitment meeting the educational needs of students from diverse student populations including traditional, first generation, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, Latinx, adult, military, second career, second chance, concurrent high school/college students, and students with mental health, learning, or physical differences
• Spanish bilingual/biliterate
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate as a part of a collective team culture
• Demonstrated understanding of current issues in the profession of ECE in Colorado
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive reciprocal relationships with schools, centers, and agencies in the community to actively support the success of effective early childhood teachers
• Knowledge of and willingness to learn about & incorporate Trauma Informed & Equity Practices in Early Childhood Settings
• Experience teaching in Canvas or similar online course delivery system
• Experience facilitating online meetings in Teams or similar

Salary for Announcement

The salary range for this position is $54,000 - $60,000 at the Lecturer level. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based upon a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, education, experience, specialty and training.

MSU Denver offers excellent benefits that include medical, dental, retirement, tuition benefit, free RTD pass, and more. For a brief overview of these options, visit our Benefits section below.

Instructions to Apply
Completed applications must be received by the closing date of Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:59 PM MST. Internal applicants must apply through their MSU Denver Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs' under the Career tab.

For full consideration, you must include the following documents with your application:
1. Curriculum vitae

2. Teaching Statement - We are interested in learning more about your approach to teaching future teachers in a 1-2-page statement. Please describe your teaching approaches, areas of specialization, and experiences with regard to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in ECE settings.

3. References. Please include the names and contact information for three professional references.

Official transcripts will be required of the candidate selected for hire.

Applications that do not include all required materials may not be reviewed.

Open Until Filled

The University's benefits package is comprehensive and offers medical, vision and dental, free RTD pass, tuition reimbursement, as well as a life and supplemental insurance plans, retirement plans and other programs, such as accessto a long-term disability (LTD) plan.Visit MSU Denver'sbenefits websiteto learn more.

For a brief overview, please see: https://www.msudenver.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/MSU-Benefit-Summary.pdf.

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at totalrewards@msudenver.edu.

Background Checks

Metropolitan State University of Denver is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To Assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background checks on all finalists for positions at the University prior to employment.

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a unique, access-oriented campus community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our student population consists of nearly 58% first generation students and over 50% students of color. We are a designated Hispanic Serving Institution located in downtown Denver.

We create an equitable learning and working environment in concert with individuals who consistently demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion. We greatly value the diverse identities and perspectives of our students, faculty, and staff and recognize that in order to achieve a just and equitable society, diversity must go beyond simple representation. It requires critical inquiry and dialogue and a commitment to action. We strive to provide a culture of belonging for all community members to achieve personal and professional success.