Temporary Faculty, Early Childhood Education

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware invites applications for a Temporary Faculty position in Early Childhood Education (ECE) to begin Fall 2026. We seek an energetic, highly motivated, and experienced professional who will serve as a role model and mentor for undergraduate and graduate Early Childhood Education students. As a temporary 9-month faculty member, the successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate AA and BS early childhood courses. This is a 9-month full-time appointment beginning September 1, 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate AA and BS courses in ECE in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of in-person and online ECE foundational courses in the major such as infants and toddler development, child development, ECE curriculum and instruction (e.g. math, social studies, literacy), assessment, and/or disabilities, and/or familiarity with supporting field experience. The applicant will be a contributing member of the department, the ECE committee, and will engage in teaching and service duties while supporting the department’s ECE mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

A doctorate or ABD with a dissertation near completion in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or related field is required. Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, and a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the early childhood level (birth through 8 years) is preferred. Teaching experience in higher education, knowledge of early childhood educator development, and teacher education program accreditation processes is desired. Ability to work with diverse populations and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.