Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

Aera; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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. The position emphasizes teaching, research, and service to prepare future educators in inclusive, developmentally appropriate practices.

The role includes undergraduate teaching, field supervision, and collaboration with clinical instructors, with ongoing efforts toward program quality and

Qualifications

• PhD in early childhood education or related field (ABD considered if degree is conferred by start date).
• Experience teaching (3 years minimum) in early childhood settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and inclusion.
• Emphasis on a developmentally relevant approach to teaching Early Childhood Education.
• Evidence of a focused research plan.
• Focus on collaborative multi-disciplinary work.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in Elementary Education, including internship seminars, teaching labs, practicum courses, and other courses aligned with program need.
• Serve as the faculty point of contact for clinical instructors connected to Early Childhood internship seminar sections.
• Coordinate with the Office of Clinical Experiences to support student placements, communication with clinical instructors, and internship expectations.
• Provide field supervision, mentoring, and instructional support for teacher candidates.
• Collaborate with Elementary Education faculty, program coordinators, and department leadership to maintain program quality and instructional alignment.
• Support assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes connected to Elementary Education.
• Contribute to a department culture grounded in equity, humanization, collaboration, and high-quality teacher preparation.
• Engage in service to the department, college, university, and partner school districts as appropriate to the role.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in ECE or related field

Job description

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. The position emphasizes teaching, research, and service to prepare future educators in inclusive, developmentally appropriate practices.

The role includes undergraduate teaching, field supervision, and collaboration with clinical instructors, with ongoing efforts toward program quality and