"Assistant Professor of Education / Tenure Position"

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 students' knowledge, and understandings in applying critical theories and culturally sustaining practices.

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

Salary: $70,000.00-$73,000.00 (Commensurate with Education and Experience)