"Assistant Professor, Generalist with Science Focus, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education"

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Assistant Professor, Generalist with Science Focus, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education

Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information: Tenure Track

Department Summary:
The Elementary and Early Childhood Education Department at Bridgewater State University invites applications for full-time Tenure-Track Assistant Professor position for a generalist with specialization in science education to begin September 1, 2026.

From Bridgewater State University’s inception in 1840 by Horace Mann as one of the first normal schools in America to the current day, BSU has worked to ensure that our students receive an accessible, affordable, and exceptional education. BSU’s diverse student population includes 45% first generation students, 30% students of color, and 14% openly LGBTQ+ students. BSU aspires to be a community where all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, have full and equal access to the educational opportunities and social experiences that best prepare and inspire them to build purposeful lives of their choosing.

BSU offers a wide range of academic programs as well as centers that support students and faculty such as the Martin Richards Center for Social Justice, GLBTA Pride Center, Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship (CARS), Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL), Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE), Student Accessibility Services (SAS), Center for Artificial Intelligence (CAI), Teaching and Technology Center (TTC), Faculty Advocacy Network (FAN), Lewis and Gains Center for Inclusion and Equity.

The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education prepares thoughtful, reflective educators who teach and advocate for diverse learners in today’s elementary classrooms. Guided by the university’s public mission, the department is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and social justice across all dimensions of diversity such as, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, language, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and socioeconomic background.

Essential Duties:
The Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education is a student-focused community of teacher-scholars passionate about creating impactful learning experiences that prepare students for successful, joyful and sustainable careers in education.

The successful candidate will develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary and early childhood science education along with other education courses as needed, employing equity-centered, culturally relevant, and inclusive practices. The candidate’s expertise will support efforts to broaden participation in the educator community and, specifically, science education. The candidate will engage in school partnerships reflective of our clinical-based program.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain an active education-based research and scholarly agenda in education, with opportunities for collaboration through university-supported initiatives and centers. The candidate will also mentor and advise undergraduate students, employing evidence-based strategies to support student success, including first-generation students, multilingual learners, students with disabilities, students who are LGBTQIA+, and those from a range of socioeconomic backgrounds as well as students from racial and ethnic groups historically underrepresented in science. The candidate will also provide service to the department and institution through participation in our model of shared governance, which may include contributions to curriculum development and program assessment.

Required Qualifications:
1. A doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered provided the degree will be completed by August 31, 2026.
2. Two or more years of successful PreK-12 public school science teaching experience in urban or other settings serving racially, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.

3. Experience with culturally responsive and/or social justice pedagogies in educational contexts.

4. Demonstrated ability or potential for advising undergraduate students using inclusive practices that support first-generation students and those from groups historically underrepresented in education.

5. Record of, or strong potential for collaborating within a diverse faculty, staff, and student community, with the ability to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive departmental culture.

6. Evidence of, or strong potential for sustained scholarship in science education, teacher education, early childhood, or elementary education.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience teaching undergraduate or graduate level courses in a teacher preparation program including NGSS-aligned science education.

2. Experience supervising pre-service teachers in practicum or pre-practicum settings.

3. Experience teaching across multiple modalities (in-person, online, blended/hybrid).

4. Experience developing and/or sustaining school-university partnerships and/or Professional Development School collaborations.

5. Expertise in developing science-related programs and/or curriculum for undergraduate teacher candidates.

6. Active involvement in professional educational organizations at the local, state, and/or national levels.

7. Record of a related teaching license or credential.

Special Conditions for Eligibility:
Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

Bridgewater State University is committed to attracting and supporting highly qualified faculty who bring a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and scholarly interests. However, due to recent and ongoing changes in U.S. immigration regulations, particularly those affecting the H1-B visa program, our ability to sponsor employment-based visas, including H1-B petitions has been impacted. Please be advised that the university will not provide employment-based visa sponsorship. The university reserves the right to modify this policy as the legal landscape changes.

Posting Number: F00593P
Open Date:
Close Date: 12/14/2025
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:

1. A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
2. Curriculum vitae
3. Letter of interest addressing ways the candidate’s teaching, research, and service promote the shared values of the department and university.
4. Teaching philosophy detailing evidence and commitment to promoting diversity, inclusiveness and equal access in education.

To apply, visit https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/31428

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.