Early Childhood Studies, Assistant Professor
Job No: 558540
Work Type: Instructional Faculty –
Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Pomona
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,
Probationary, Full Time, Faculty - Education/Library Science,
On-site (work in-person at business location)
Tenure Track Faculty Position
Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education
(Specialization: STEAM Early Childhood Education, Elementary
Education PK-3rd grade)
Department of Early Childhood Studies
College of Education and Integrative Studies
Salary Range: $86,520 - $90,852
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites
applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department
of Early Childhood Studies Cal Poly Pomona is one of three
polytechnic universities in the 22-campus
California State University system and among 12 such
institutions nationwide. Since its founding in 1938, Cal Poly
Pomona students participate in an integrative experiential learning
education that is inclusive, relevant, and values diverse
perspectives and experiences. With a variety of degree programs in
the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, and professional
disciplines, the university is well known for its learn- by-doing
approach and
Teacher Scholar Model.
The university is noted for its scenic and historic 1,400-acre
campus, which was once the winter ranch of cereal magnate W.K.
Kellogg. We acknowledge that Cal Poly Pomona resides on the
territorial and homelands of the Tongva and Tataavium people who
are the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar. The university's
nearly 30,000 students are taught and mentored by the campus's more
than 1,400 faculty as part of 54 baccalaureate and 29 master's
degree programs, 11 credential and certificate programs, and a
doctorate in educational leadership.
Highly regarded among its peer institutions, Cal Poly Pomona is No.
2 in the U.S. News and World Report rankings of top public regional
universities in the west and was named the No. 28 best value
college in the nation by Money Magazine. Cal Poly Pomona, a
Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native
American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, stands as a national
leader in promoting
social mobility, and was
placed among the 25 top institutions in the country in awarding
bachelor's degrees to minoritized students by
Diverse Issues in
Higher Education. In 2022, the campus launched the
Black Thriving Initiative
recognizing that Cal Poly Pomona's future as a university is linked
to the success of its Black community. More information about our
Principles of Community can be found
here.
The Cal Poly Pomona campus is located less than 30 miles east of
downtown Los Angeles at the intersection of Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside and San Bernardino counties. It is within an hour's drive
of beaches, mountains and deserts. For additional information about
the university, please visit
www.cpp.edu, and for more about faculty
life, please see
YourLife@CPP.
Student Population. Cal Poly Pomona is the number one polytechnic
university in the nation for student diversity and economic
mobility. Our caring and inclusive campus community is committed to
helping anyone who dreams of success achieve it. In Fall 2024, Cal
Poly Pomona served more than 25,000 students and close to 2,000
graduate students, mostly residents of California. Over half of Cal
Poly Pomona students are first-generation college students, 70%
receive financial aid, and 42% are low-income students. The
university enrolls 57% percent of historically underrepresented
students. Our diverse student body identifies as 54%
Hispanic/Latinx, 21% Asian, 13% White, 4% two or more races, 3%
unknown, 2% African American/Black, 2% International, less than 1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and less than 1% Native
American. Forty-five percent of students enroll in our STEM majors
and our top five enrolled programs across the university include
mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering,
psychology, as well as finance, real estate, and law.
College of Education and Integrative Studies
(CEIS):
College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) is a learning
community focused on meeting the present and future needs of
students in its communities. The college educates students to
become highly qualified and significant leaders in society. It is
committed to the principles of diversity, ethics and social
justice, and life-long learning. Central to the college's mission
is innovation and integrative thinking, reflective practice,
collaborative action, and learning by doing. The college's four
departments include two undergraduate degrees and academic
programs-Liberal Studies and Early Childhood Studies-and two
graduate departments-Education and Educational Leadership. There
are 1,376 students enrolled and 41 faculty in the college.
Department of Department of Early Childhood
Studies:
The ECS department benefits from a diverse community reflective of
the greater Los Angeles area. Our student body is over seventy-five
percent students of color and over seventy percent
first-generation. The department reflects our geographical context
as one of the most linguistically, culturally, ethnically, and
racially diverse regions in the U.S. The ECS department recognizes
historical, systemic, and present conditions that marginalize
children, families, and communities, through intersecting
oppressive constructs and systems across race, language, culture,
class, religion, and disability. We are committed to transforming
the consequences of the legal and social formation of racism and
intersecting forms of oppression through antiracist and decolonial
pedagogy, linguistically and culturally sustaining approaches, and
by advancing social justice and equity in early childhood
education.
Position description:
The Early Childhood Studies Department at California State
Polytechnic University, Pomona, seeks applicants for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor to begin the academic year of [contact details available in the full listing]. We are
seeking a candidate with demonstrated experience through research,
practice, or methodological expertise in PK-3 preparation using
geographic information systems (GIS) or emerging technologies,
particularly in areas such as STEAM learning, spatial literacy, and
the integration of tools like GIS and other developmentally
appropriate technologies; a formal degree in this area is not
required, but the ability to use and have proficient knowledge of
GIS technology is required.
We seek an individual with expertise in STEAM Early Childhood
Education (or elementary education in STEAM) who possesses a
doctorate in Early Childhood Studies, Child Development, Early
Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely
related field. A demonstrated commitment to culturally and
linguistically sustaining pedagogy, anti-racism, and equity in
early childhood is required. The position's responsibilities will
be primarily to teach, advise students, engage in scholarship
leading to publications, and provide service that includes the
early childhood broader professional community. Applicants who are
ABD will be considered with the understanding that they must have a
conferred doctorate prior to the start date.
Minimum requirements include:
- Earned doctorate in Early Childhood Studies, Child Development,
Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction or a closely
related field from an accredited university by August 2027;
Evidence of at least one year of classroom teaching experience
in PK- 3; and
Evidence of the following:
Commitment to social justice, linguistically, and culturally
responsive early childhood practices.
Evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching
excellence.
Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in field
Evidence of the above listed items should be provided in one or
more of the following required documents: Cover Letter, Research
Statement and/or Teaching Philosophy.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience, through teaching or research, in PK-3
teacher preparation that integrates spatial thinking, spatial
reasoning, or spatial literacy in STEM or STEAM contexts.
- Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated
ability to work across disciplines (e.g., special education, social
work, public health) to create integrated approaches to early
childhood education;
- Evidence of ongoing scholarship related to Early Childhood
Education;
- Active participation in Early Childhood/Child Development
professional associations and/ or networks related to area of
expertise;
- Experience working with or building partnerships with local
schools, families, and community organizations to enhance early
childhood education outcomes and advocate for equity;
- Experience with teaching credential/licensure teacher
preparation coursework;
- Experience teaching in higher education;
- Evidence of teaching excellence;
Application Process:
A completed application will consist of:
- Cover letter in which you describe your interest in
the position, relevant experience, and how you meet the minimum and
preferred qualifications;
- Teaching Philosophy statement (2-page max) that addresses Cal
Poly Pomona's commitment to excellence in education (see
above).
- Curriculum vitae;
- Research Statement highlighting your agenda and
accomplishments (2 pages max);
- The names and contact information for at least three
individuals that can serve as references;
- Unofficial transcripts (undergraduate and graduate,
official transcripts will be required of finalists);
Finalists for the position will:
-
- Be required to provide official transcripts for highest degree
before the on-campus interview;
- Final candidates being interviewed are expected to make a
presentation of their research and engage in a teaching
demonstration to faculty and students.
- The position is open until filled. First consideration will be
given to completed applications received no later than November 6,
2026.
- Please direct inquiries to either Dr. Marisol Diaz or
Dr. Eden Haywood-Bird, Search Committee Co-Chairs at
marisoldiaz1@cpp.edu
or ehaywoodbird@cpp.edu
respectively.
Applications accepted only via
PageUp-online application portal-for University hires.
Disclosures
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Pursuant
to Education Code 89521 applicants will be required to
disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision
or final judicial decision determining that they have committed
sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a
determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for
the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process
must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of
information by the applicant's current and/or former employers to
the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of
misconduct.
Background Check:
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be
satisfactorily completed. Offers of employment are conditional and
may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying
information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly
withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily
complete the background check may affect the continued employment
of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the
position.
Out of State Employment:
In accordance with the California State University (CSU)
Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose
business operations reside within the State of California and
prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of
California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus
presence to fulfill their responsibilities.
Mandated Reporter:
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated
reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting
Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in
CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
International Candidates:
Cal Poly Pomona is not currently sponsoring faculty for H-1B work
status if they are subject to the $100,000 fee established under
the Presidential Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain
Nonimmigrant Workers issued on September 19, 2025. For faculty
already in the United States who hold a valid nonimmigrant visa
(such as F-1, J-1, or O-1), Cal Poly Pomona is able to consider
filing a petition to change their status to H-1B based on the
current determination that the fee does not apply. For questions,
please contact the Office of Faculty Affairs at avpfa@cpp.edu. We
strongly recommend that faculty review their individual
circumstances carefully with their personal immigration legal
counsel.
Clery Act:
In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus
security legislation, including the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act,
California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (HEOA), Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Security Report
and Annual Fire Safety Report are available for viewing at
Cal Poly
Pomona's Annual Security Report and
Cal Poly Pomona's Annual Fire Safety Report.
EEO Statement:
This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex,
color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law
and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly Pomona provides equal
opportunity in education and employment without unlawful
discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color,
ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity
means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the
resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a
university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly Pomona
complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of
the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California
Equity in Higher Education Act, California's Proposition 209 (Art.
I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable
state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU's
Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential
treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status,
and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all
university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly Pomona is a diverse community of individuals who represent
many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering
an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.
We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and
belonging to support educational excellence and student success.
Through academic programs, student organizations and activities,
faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage
meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher
education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and
empowering individuals to reach their full potential by
prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff
training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs.
At Cal Poly Pomona, excellence is built on talent, merit,
diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.
Reasonable Accommodation:
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees
with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or
requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application or hiring process should contact the ADA Coordinator by
email at
ADACoordinator@cpp.edu. For
more information, go to
Employment Notices.
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Advertised: May 22, 2026 (9:00 AM) Pacific Daylight
Time
Applications close: Open Until Filled
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