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Position Information

**Job Title** Professor of Practice - Child Life and Family Science

**Posting Number** F00802

**Position Type** Faculty - Non-Tenure Track

**Unionized Position Code** AAUP

**Hours/Schedule** Standard campus business hours: 8:30am -5:00pm Hours may vary based on operational needs.

**Campus** Main Campus, Utica NY

**Date Position Available** 01/01/2026

**Posted Salary** $63,500/year

**FLSA Status** Exempt

**Benefits Eligible** Yes

**If yes, please select:** All Benefits

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

The Child Life and Family Science department at Utica University is seeking an individual for a full-time, 10 month Professor of Practice position. The start date is January 1, 2026.

Successful candidates will have backgrounds in Child/Human Development, Developmental

Psychology, Child Life, Child/Family Science, Disability Studies, or related fields. Experience in

child development, assessment, early intervention, or family science is desired. The Child Life &

Family Science program is part of the School of Health Professional and Education at Utica

University. This on-ground, full-time undergraduate program prepares students to work with

children and families in various careers including, early childhood/childhood education, child

life specialist, social services, and early intervention. Faculty in this position will teach a variety

of child development/early education, early intervention, and family science courses.

Responsibilities include teaching, scholarly activity, student advising, and service to the school

and department, School of Health Professions and Education, Utica University, and the

community.

**Location** Utica, NY

Application Deadline

***Full consideration by*:** 10/01/2025

**Open Until Filled** Yes

Major Responsibilities

+ Teach undergraduate courses addressing areas such as Child and Adolescent Development, Early Intervention, Observation and Assessment, Disabilities and Mental Health, and Child/Family Science;

+ Advise students in the major;

+ Help develop curriculum and field experience activities;

+ Collaborate with faculty and community stakeholders for program improvement;

+ Participate in program governance and assessment at the School and University levels as well as contribute to one’s professional organizations;

+ Help create and/or assist with online, hybrid, and on-ground courses;

+ Participate in continuous assessment of program-level and student learning outcomes;

+ Develop research and participate in scholarly activity;

+ Develop and maintain positive community relations with relevant child and family agencies, child and family development centers, and other community outreach organizations;

+ Provide service to the University and professional organizations; and

+ Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

Travel

Supervises

Education Required

Certification Required

Education & Experience Qualifications

+ Relevant professional experience working with young children and families;

+ 2+ years of teaching experience in child development, assessment, early intervention, child life, or family services;

+ Demonstrated success in education, research, and scholarly activities.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

+ Candidates with terminal doctoral degrees in Child Development, Child/Family Sciences, Psychology, Disability Studies, or closely related fields are preferred, butABD candidates will be considered upon evidence of near completion of the degree.

+ Experience teaching in higher education (e.g., college/university) online or in-residence;

+ Evidence of ability to teach a variety of child development, early intervention, observation and assessment, child life or child/family science courses;

+ Excellent professional skills including analytical, oral/written communication, teamwork, assessment, and organizational skills.

Applicant Documents Instructions

To apply, submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests and experience, and three reference letters.

Reference letters will be solicited

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Utica University is a comprehensive, independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for higher education study to veterans returning from the Second World War. More than seventy years since veterans returned from WWII, this tradition of serving veterans is still held in high regard here at Utica University, and we are proud to welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

2. HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

3. HigherEdJobs.com

4. InsideHigherEd.com

5. Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

6. Ithaca Journal

7. Personal Referral

8. Utica University Website

9. Albany Times Union

10. Binghamton Press & Sun

11. careerbuilders.com

12. centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

13. Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

14. Elmira Star Gazette

15. Utica University Online Employment Website

16. DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

17. Historically Black Colleges and Universities

18. Indeed.com

19. Current Utica University Employee

20. Referred by a Utica University Employee

21. Referred by a non Utica University Employee

22. Twitter

23. LinkedIn-Job Posting

24. LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

25. Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

26. Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

27. Albany Times Union-newspaper

28. Facebook

29. Job Fair

30. Search Firm

31. NCAA

32. PRISM Network

33. HBCU Connect

34. DiverseJobs

35. Other

36. Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

2. Statement of Teaching Philosophy

3. Research Statement

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Letter of Reference #1

3. Teaching Evaluations

4. Letter of Reference #2

5. Letter of Reference #3

6. Teaching/Management Statement