"University Faculty Early Childhood Education"

University Faculty Early Childhood Education

Requisition Number: F00495P

Job Description

The Department of Child and Family Studies at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the NAEYC accredited early childhood education program at the associates, bachelors, and graduate degree levels, with online and Spanish options for coursework. Successful candidates will have practice, research, and service experience with children prek-3rd grade and their families, and adult learning.

Job Duties

Teaching 12 credit hours per semester; supervising student field experience in early childhood education K-3rd grade; engaging in research for publication and other scholarly purposes; advising students; and providing service to the institution, community, and professional organizations.

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in early childhood education, child development, or a related field (a strong ABD may be considered if the degree is completed by August 24, 2026) is required for the tenure-track position.

Preferred Qualifications

We seek candidates with qualifications in ONE or more of these areas:

• Advanced proficiency in Spanish
• Services for children with disabilities
• Prek-3rd-grade academic disciplines in an early childhood curriculum- emphasis on literacy and STEM
• Teacher inquiry curriculum and research methodology
• Lab School Experience
• Infant and Early Child Mental Health and Endorsement Competencies
• Educator licensing programs
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards for early childhood professional preparation, and accreditation systems
• Supervising higher education students in professional settings and community-engaged learning
• Evidence of the capability for maintaining an active research agenda
• Demonstrated commitment to advocating for young children and their families
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and contribute to academic program development

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Open Date: 11/07/2025

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Cover Letter addressing ability to meet or exceed the minimum and preferred qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae
• Professional references
• Philosophy for Adult Learning

For qualification determination, your application and/or CV must address the required and preferred qualifications.

Screening of applications will begin January 5, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Physical Activity of this position

Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision

Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/26887

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