The School of Human Ecology at Tennessee Tech University invites candidates to apply for a full-time twelve-month, non-tenure track Clinical Track faculty position in Child Life to begin July 1, 2026. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Child Life courses, and other courses as needed, as well as assist with mentoring and retention of students. In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include supervision of experiential learning experiences leading to a Master of Science degree in Child Life. 

Required Qualifications:

• PhD or terminal degree from an accredited institution at the time of appointment in Human Development/Sciences or Family Studies/Sciences or closely related field
• Credentialing as a Certified Child Life Specialist by the Child Life Certification Commission
• Minimum of five years of professional experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist post credentialing
• Oral and written communication skills at a level appropriate to convey information to and from students, colleagues and others in a clear manner

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of professional experience as a Certified Child Life Specialist post credentialing
• Evidence of at least two years of college level teaching experience as primary instructor online or in-person
• Experience with supervising child life internship students as a clinical preceptor
• Evidence of experience with advising and mentoring students
• Knowledge of curriculum design, experience with various teaching methods including online delivery and assessment of learning
• Active membership in the Association of Child Life Professionals with expectation to join the Child Life Academic Society once employed
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in both university and community settings with faculty, staff, and students, and various community stakeholders

About Tennessee Tech University

Tennessee Tech produces practical, ready-to-work graduates from a broad range of academic disciplines prepared to compete in a technologically driven world. Here, students have the freedom to discover and pursue their passions, knowing there is a supportive community behind them. Developing their passions into hundreds of student clubs and organizations, Tech students make an impact on campus, in the community and around the world. Transformative experiences are a tradition at Tech. Our students cultivate a lifelong desire to learn about their favorite subjects, or pursue entirely new interests under the guidance of knowledgeable and supportive faculty. A genuine community of faculty, staff and alumni committed to challenging all to bring out their best and to supporting each other in academic, personal and professional development exists at Tech. These pursuits result in honest, lifelong connections that carry far beyond the classroom. With an enrollment of around 10,000 students, Tech offers degrees from eight academic schools and colleges: Agriculture and Human Ecology, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Sciences, Engineering, Fine Arts, Emerging and Integrative Studies, and Nursing.

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