Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Studies

Aera; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Studies starting August 2027. The department offers BA/Minor and PK-3 ECE credential programs, with a strong emphasis on social justice and equity. The salary range is $74,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or ABD in relevant fields, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to teach across undergrad and graduate levels.

Qualifications

• An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. (or ABD*) in Early Childhood Education or Curriculum Studies, Child or Human Development and Families Studies, Developmental Psychology, Elementary Education, or a closely related field.
• Teaching credential, license or equivalent expertise in early childhood education
• Explicit commitment to social justice and educational equity
• Evidence or potential of ability to participate in meaningful scholarly activity
• Demonstrated currency in child development theory and practice
• Direct work experience with children, families, and/or early care and education professionals within the birth to eight range
• Demonstrated leadership experience working collaboratively in diverse and/or inclusive settings with children, families, and/or early care and education professionals within the birth to eight range

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in person and online in the Early Childhood Studies major, minor, graduate, and PK-3 ECE specialist credential program
• Supervise candidates in the PK-3 ECE specialist credential, including at elementary and preschools across Sonoma County
• Engage in scholarly activities related to Early Childhood Education and Child Development, including research, presentations at professional conferences, and publication of scholarly articles
• Advise students in the PK-3 ECE specialist credential; Early Childhood Studies major, minor, credential and graduate programs
• Participate in department, school, and university committees and business
• Participate in and lead program assessment and evaluation
• Participate in the broader Child Development and Early Care and Education community
• Maintain currency in the field

Skills

Social justice commitment

Communication skills

Collaboration

Research planning

Education

Ph.D. / Ed.D. / ABD in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Sonoma State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Studies starting August 2027. The department offers BA/Minor and PK-3 ECE credential programs, with a strong emphasis on social justice and equity. The salary range is $74,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or ABD in relevant fields, a commitment to diversity, and the ability to teach across undergrad and graduate levels.