Tenure-Track Professor, Early Childhood/Elem Education

Western Michigan University; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Michigan University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Early Childhood or Early Elementary Education. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service, focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, equity, and preparing future educators and leaders for grades age 3 through elementary education.

The position seeks an emerging scholar with a clear research plan, experience teaching in early childhood settings, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• PhD in early childhood education or related field (ABD considered if degree conferred by start date).
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience 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

Early childhood teaching experience

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Education

PhD in early childhood education or related field

Job description

Western Michigan University invites applications for a Tenure Track Assistant Professor of Early Childhood or Early Elementary Education. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, research, and service, focusing on developmentally appropriate practices, equity, and preparing future educators and leaders for grades age 3 through elementary education.

The position seeks an emerging scholar with a clear research plan, experience teaching in early childhood settings, and a commitment to