"Assistant Professor - Elementary Curriculum & Instruction"

The Department of Childhood/Early Childhood Education in the School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Elementary Curriculum & Instruction position to begin in August 2026.

It is our goal to hire an exceptional scholar with a record of commitment to the academic success of historically marginalized groups of students and engagement in scholarly activity and service at the intersection of early childhood and elementary education, anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

The Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department offers degree programs in Early Childhood and Childhood Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are committed to providing future educators with unique learning opportunities that merge coursework from our programs with early practice teaching experiences in our Professional Development School (PDS) consortium. Our programs prepare teachers to create child-centered, inquiry-based, and developmentally appropriate learning environments and to advocate for children's equitable educational opportunities from birth through grade six. We are committed to preparing teachers to respond to the needs of all children and families in an increasingly diverse and global society. Department faculty represent a rich array of interests with core values including effective leadership, policy formulation, inquiry, equity, eco-justice, and collaboration. The position provides an opportunity to join a department with an innovative approach to teacher education.

Salary Range: $65,840 - $69,130

Major Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the early childhood and childhood programs in both face-to-face and online environments
• Demonstrate knowledge of issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Advise and work with students to support their success
• Observe practicum and student teachers
• Work in professional development schools and build partnerships with schools and/or childcare centers
• Maintain a productive research agenda
• Participate in the affairs of the department, School of Education, and University, including but not limited to committee work and curriculum development
• Participate in ongoing data collection and analysis to productively participate in program review and accreditation

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to the academic department chair
• Works under the supervision of the dean
• Works closely with department faculty and staff within the department
• Additional working relationships with faculty and staff within the School of Education and in other college departments

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, elementary education, or a closely related field, or ABD with a designated completion date within the first year of the appointment
• Knowledge of early childhood and/or elementary school curriculum and best practices for instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development
• Evidence of a scholarly agenda, including research-based presentations and/or publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of successful experience teaching in early childhood and/or elementary school settings
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Experience teaching in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, online, blended)
• Experience working collaboratively across diverse settings, including in professional development schools or partnerships with P-6 schools and/or childcare environments
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology and integrate it into instruction

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Cultural competence
• Commitment to working collaboratively and collegially with others
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

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