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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, but

ABD 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 (*).

+ How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ InsideHigherEd.com

+ Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

+ Ithaca Journal

+ Personal Referral

+ Utica University Website

+ Albany Times Union

+ Binghamton Press & Sun

+ careerbuilders.com

+ centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

+ Elmira Star Gazette

+ Utica University Online Employment Website

+ DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities

+ Indeed.com

+ Current Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a non Utica University Employee

+ Twitter

+ LinkedIn-Job Posting

+ LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

+ Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

+ Albany Times Union-newspaper

+ Facebook

+ Job Fair

+ Search Firm

+ NCAA

+ PRISM Network

+ HBCU Connect

+ DiverseJobs

+ Other

+ Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of Teaching Philosophy

+ Research Statement

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Letter of Reference #1

+ Teaching Evaluations

+ Letter of Reference #2

+ Letter of Reference #3

+ Teaching/Management Statement