Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

Loyola University Maryland; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore seeks an exceptional candidate for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education to begin Fall 2027. The position carries a 10-month contract with salary and benefits competitive and commensurate with experience. Required qualifications include a Ph.D.

or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education, three years PK-3 teaching experience, MSDE license eligibility, and the ability to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited institution by start date.
• Minimum of three years full-time early childhood (PK-3) teaching experience.
• Eligibility for MSDE professional teaching or administrator license.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate or graduate level.

Responsibilities

• Teach three courses per semester in early childhood and/or teacher education at undergrad/grad levels.
• Conduct and publish research and advise students.
• Participate in service at department, school and university levels.
• Develop university/community initiatives and partnerships.

Skills

Teaching experience PK-3

Online teaching experience

Curriculum development

Research publishing

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Position TitleAssistant Professor of Early Childhood EducationEmployee TypeRegularOffice/DepartmentTeacher EducationWork EnvironmentRemote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here : Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland .Beatty HallJob TypeFull timeAnticipated Start DateTuesday, August 24, 2027Benefits at Loyolahttps://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End DatePosition DutiesLoyola University Maryland is seeking exceptionally qualified applicants for a full-time tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in early childhood education to begin Fall 2027. The position comes with a 10-month contract. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Qualified applicants will have a doctorate in early childhood education or a related field and demonstrate a commitment to working with culturally and linguistically diverse learners. Responsibilities include teaching three (3) courses per semester in early childhood and/or teacher education at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels; conducting and publishing research; advising students; participating in service at the department, school and university levels; developing university/community initiatives and partnerships.Priority application deadline: December 1, 2026Required QualificationsPh.D. or Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education or related field from an accredited institution (by start date)Minimum of three years full-time early childhood (grades PK-3) teaching experience.Eligibility for MSDE professional teaching or administrator license.Experience teaching at the undergraduate or graduate levelFamiliarity with Maryland and national standards for teacher preparationPreferred QualificationsExperience working in special educationExperience teaching onlineEvidence of engagement in high-impact teaching practicesFamiliarity with accreditation of teacher preparation programsExperience with program developmentCompensation Range$70,000 - $74,000Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check.Employment EligibilityAll candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.University DescriptionLoyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance .Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.Diversity StatementLoyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.