Visiting Assistant Professor in Early Elementary Education

Position Information

The Early Childhood Education area in the Department of Human Development and Child Studies (HDCS) at Oakland University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2026. We are especially interested in a candidate with expertise in early elementary education. The position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Job Description Summary

The position includes teaching, mentoring, and supervising undergraduate and graduate students; providing service to the department, school, and university, as well as contributing to Oakland University’s mission for community partnerships and engagement. For full consideration, please submit your completed application, along with the following required materials, by Friday, May 29, 2026. The position will be open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Child Development, Human Development, or a related field
• PhD or EdD strongly preferred
• Three or more years of experience teaching in an early elementary classroom setting
• Evidence of successful teaching in early childhood or elementary education, practicum or field experience supervision at undergraduate and/or graduate level
• Good command of educational technology
• Experience with online asynchronous and hybrid teaching
• Passion for mentoring preservice and inservice teachers
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Special Instructions to Applicants

The following documents are required: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), Post-secondary transcripts, Teaching statement, Research statement, A representative publication in the Early Childhood Education or Early Elementary area, Name and contact information of 3 references who can provide a letter upon request. Please direct all inquiries to: Early Childhood/Early Elementary Education Position Search Chair Dr. Katie Sloan krsloan@oakland.edu

School/College & Department/Program Summary

The Department of Human Development and Child Studies (HDCS), housed in the School of Education and Human Services, provides a variety of Early Childhood and Special Education programs. The Early Childhood area offers a B.S. in Early Childhood Education that prepares students for Michigan’s Birth through 3rd grade teaching certification. The Department also houses an M.Ed and a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education, where students from across the state and internationally learn together. HDCS oversees the Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education, OU’s lab preschool accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Lowry serves children from 18 months to prekindergarten. Over 10 different nationalities are represented at Lowry every year.

Pay Basis

Not specified

Open Date

05/01/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Category

Visiting Faculty

EEO Statement

Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.