Early Childhood Studies, Assistant Professor

About the role

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 2027-2028.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in PK-3 preparation using 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.
• Engage in scholarship leading to publications.
• Provide service that includes the early childhood broader professional community.

Requirements

• 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 2026.
• Evidence of at least one year of classroom teaching experience in PK-3.
• Commitment to social justice, linguistically, and culturally responsive early childhood practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence.
• Ongoing scholarly research in field.

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.
• 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 teaching credential/licensure teacher preparation coursework.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Evidence of teaching excellence.