"Assistant Professor of Education, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026"

Job Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Education, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026

City: Galloway

State: New Jersey

Employment Type: Faculty Full-time

Description

Campus Location: Main Campus (Galloway)

Department: School of Education

Salary Range: $69,373.45 - $79,781.83

Salary Information: Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours: Varies

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The School of Education at Stockton University, Galloway, NJ, is seeking to fill a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Education (Early Childhood Education), to teach courses within the Teacher Education Program (TEDU). The position will start in September 2026.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Offer courses in the Teacher Education Program, including teaching content and pedagogy courses with a focus on early childhood, elementary, and related areas, as well as in the General Studies curriculum – 24 credits hours (TCH) per Academic Year
• Serve as a preceptor (academic advisor) to students
• Engage in appropriate scholarship including research, manuscript publications, and reputable presentations in the field of education
• Provide service to the university, school, program and/or field of education
• Support Stockton University’s diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in a P-3 or K-6 education-related field (see list below) from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates who are ABD at the start of the position can be considered. ABD candidates will be hired at the Instructor level until the doctoral degree is completed. Doctoral degree must be conferred within one (1) academic year of hire
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Elementary Education
  • Curriculum/Instruction
• Licensure in early childhood and/or elementary education with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in P-3 or K-6 school settings
• Demonstrate strong curriculum and teaching content knowledge, educational theory, and evidence-based practices that support learner development and variability

Preferred Qualifications:

• P-3 experience in public school settings in the United States
• Evidence of teaching and/or preparation of in-service or preservice teachers
• Experience of successful teaching in a college or university setting
• Evidence of commitment to work in partnership with public schools, children and families, and/or other early childhood settings
• NJ (or reciprocal) certification in P-3. (Research experience with these populations may be considered if the applicant is not certified in these areas)
• Evidence of a scholarly research agenda

Screening Information: Screening of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by January 16, 2026 will receive full consideration.

Only electronic applications will be accepted. Please complete the online application and include the name, phone number and email of three professional references within the application in addition to the following required documents listed below. All required documents (Microsoft Word or PDF) must be submitted in order for your application to move forward.

• A letter of interest describing qualifications and accomplishments
• Current resume or curriculum vitae
• Unofficial Graduate transcripts
• Teaching philosophy statement (1 page)