Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

WMed; Kalamazoo (MI); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Western Michigan University’s Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Early Childhood or Early Elementary Education. This position emphasizes engaging teaching, innovative research, and service to the university and broader educational communities in Kalamazoo.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Elementary Education courses, supervise field experiences, and contribute to program quality and diversity

Qualifications

• PhD in early childhood education or related field, ABD considered if degree conferred by start date.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in early childhood settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice and inclusion.
• Emphasis on developmentally appropriate teaching in Early Childhood Education.
• Evidence of a focused research plan.
• Preference for collaborative, multidisciplinary work.

Responsabilités

• Teach undergraduate Elementary Education courses including internship seminars and practicum.
• Serve as liaison for clinical instructors in Early Childhood internship sections.
• Coordinate with the Office of Clinical Experiences to support student placements.
• Provide field supervision and mentoring for teacher candidates.
• Contribute to program quality and instructional alignment with department leadership.
• Support assessment, accreditation and continuous improvement processes.
• Engage in department and university service and partnerships.

Connaissances

Experience teaching

Diversity commitment

Developmentally relevant approach

Research plan

Collaborative work

Formation

PhD in early childhood education or related field

Description du poste

Western Michigan University’s Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Studies invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Early Childhood or Early Elementary Education. This position emphasizes engaging teaching, innovative research, and service to the university and broader educational communities in Kalamazoo.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate Elementary Education courses, supervise field experiences, and contribute to program quality and diversity