Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education

University of Delaware • Newark, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

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.
• Ability to engage in person in Newark, Delaware.

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

• 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 Early Childhood Education curriculum committee.
• Perform teaching and service duties that support the department’s Early Childhood Education mission.

What This Job Offers

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