"Assistant Professor of Education / Tenure Position"

Assistant Professor of Education / Tenure Position

Campus Title: Assistant Professor of Education
State Job Title: Assistant Professor
Department: Education
Job Code: HA3200
FLSA Status: Exempt
Funding: 7115-0100
Bargaining Unit: MSCA
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Tenure
Timeframe: Academic Calendar
Shift: TBD
Regular Days Off: Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received: Reports directly to the Chair of Education
Supervision Exercised: None
Salary: $70,000.00-$73,000.00 (Commensurate with Education and Experience)

General Statement of Duties

The Education Department is seeking an outstanding and engaged teacher/scholar for a Full Time Tenure Track position at the Assistant Professor level starting September 1, 2026. Successful candidates will teach courses within the Early Childhood and Moderate Disabilities Program according to candidate specialization and departmental need. Courses in our program align with our teacher education program's foundational pillars and Massachusetts' Professional Standards for Teachers and Subject Matter Knowledge expectations. For a list of courses, please see the WSU Bachelor of Science in Education webpage: https://www.westfield.ma.edu/academics/education-department.

Candidates with expertise in Early Childhood Education will be considered, especially those with experience in Early Childhood Special Education. Successful candidates will be able teach foundational and pedagogical courses, including Early Education and Care, Early Language and Literacy, Early Intervention, and foundational Special Education courses. The candidate will teach at the undergraduate level, advise undergraduates, and participate actively in the university community. The candidate will additionally participate in program development and engagement with the local and state level Early Education and Care community to develop more opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in Early Education and Care. The candidate will additionally be expected to engage in the department-wide anti-racism education work that seeks to promote the development and expansion of faculty and student knowledge and understanding in applying critical theories and culturally sustaining practices. These efforts, in alignment with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education's Equity Agenda are central to raising students' attainment and long-term success. Westfield State University's Education Department upholds the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education's Strategic Plan for Racial Equity by committing to anti-racist pedagogies and instructional practices that actively shape our core values of critical engagement with diversity, social justice, community building, scholarly inquiry, and reflective practice.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education or related field
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Early Education and Care programs, special education school settings or PK-2 public school settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in higher education
• Early Childhood or Moderate Disabilities Massachusetts teacher licensure
• Experience with MA policies and practices related to IFSP and IEP implementation
• Teaching experience in early care (infant, toddler) and/or PK-2 setting in urban schools and communities
• Experience aligning courses with MA Early Education and Care standards/competencies
• Experience working with families and communities to support the learning and development of very young children
• Experience with flexible format for course delivery (day, evening; in person, hybrid, online)
• Evidence of effective use of learner-centered pedagogies and culturally relevant/sustaining practices
• Multilingual

In response to the Presidential Proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship. Westfield State University will continue to comply with all applicable state and federal regulations regarding employment-based visa sponsorship.

Additional Information:

Salary:

Salaries for current Westfield State University employees and individuals currently working for the state of Massachusetts must be calculated individually in accordance with collective bargaining agreements as well as state policies. State job specifications may be found on the Department of Higher Education's webpage.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits are an important component of an employee's total compensation package.

• Health Insurance: Westfield State offers a variety of HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans for eligible employees. Coverage is effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Exceptions to employees hired on the 1st of the month, coverage is effective immediately.
• Retirement: the MA State Employee Retirement System provides eligible employees with a retirement pension following a 10-year vesting period. In lieu of the retirement pension, eligible employees may select the Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: eligible employees, including spouses and dependent children, receive reduced tuition at MA state colleges, community colleges, and universities.
• Paid Time Off: employees receive 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.
• Additional information regarding employee benefits is available on the University's Benefits & Wellness webpage.

Disability Accommodations

Westfield State University is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (413) 572-8809 or visit us in the Horace Mann Building, 1st floor.

Background Check

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration.

To apply, visit http://westfield.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=193248