Assistant Professor, Early Childhood and Childhood Education (F00252)

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood and/or childhood education, including instructional methods, foundations, and curriculum design
• Advises and mentors students across stages of the teacher preparation process
• Contributes to curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental initiatives
• Maintains a commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and evidence-based instruction
• Participates actively in school, university, and professional service

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Familiarity with teacher certification standards and state education requirements, particularly in New York
• Commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in higher education
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in P–6 settings
• Knowledge of accreditation processes (e.g., CAEP) and assessment practices