Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

University of Delaware • Newark, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Delaware’s Department of Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Education and Human Development invites applications for a Continuing-Track Faculty position in Early Childhood Education (ECE), beginning September 1, 2027. This is a 9-month faculty position based in Newark, Delaware. The successful candidate will serve as a role model and mentor for undergraduate and graduate ECE students and will primarily teach undergraduate courses in the Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education programs. The candidate will teach in person and online, in synchronous and asynchronous formats, and contribute to the department, its ECE curriculum committee, and the department’s ECE mission through teaching and service.

Requirements

• A doctorate in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or a related field by the start date.
• Expertise in disability, early intervention, and/or infant and toddler education.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Complete all necessary background checks.
• In-person engagement in Newark, Delaware is required.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching certification in early childhood education or early childhood special education.
• At least three years of successful teaching or professional experience at the early childhood level, birth through age 8, in community or school settings.
• Teaching experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of early childhood educator development.
• Engagement with diverse communities.
• Experience using culturally relevant teaching practices.
• Knowledge of teacher education program accreditation.
• Expertise in inclusive early childhood education curriculum and instruction, such as math, social studies, or literacy; assessment; and/or supporting students’ field experiences in birth-to-five and early elementary settings.

Responsibilities

• Primarily teach undergraduate Early Childhood Education courses in the Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs.
• Teach in person and online using synchronous and asynchronous formats.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for undergraduate and graduate Early Childhood Education students.
• Contribute to the department and the ECE curriculum committee.
• Engage in teaching and service duties that support the department’s ECE mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree