Early Childhood Studies, Assistant Professor

Cal Poly Pomona • Pomona, CA

5d • $86,520 - $90,852 • Onsite

About The Position

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona invites applications for a tenure track faculty position in the Department of Early Childhood Studies. The university is one of three polytechnic universities in the 22-campus California State University system and is known for its learn-by-doing approach and Teacher Scholar Model. Cal Poly Pomona is a scenic and historic campus located less than 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. The university is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, recognized for promoting social mobility and awarding bachelor’s degrees to minoritized students. The campus launched the Black Thriving Initiative in 2022. The university is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment with a diverse student body, over half of whom are first-generation college students. The College of Education and Integrative Studies (CEIS) focuses on meeting present and future needs of students, educating them to become leaders, and is committed to diversity, ethics, social justice, and lifelong learning. The Department of Early Childhood Studies (ECS) benefits from a diverse community and is committed to transforming the consequences of racism and intersecting forms of oppression through antiracist and decolonial pedagogy, linguistically and culturally sustaining approaches, and by advancing social justice and equity in early childhood education.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in Early Childhood Studies, Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field from an accredited university by August 2026
• Evidence of at least one year of classroom teaching experience in PK-3
• Commitment to social justice, linguistically, and culturally responsive early childhood practices
• Evidence of demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence
• Evidence of ongoing scholarly research in field
• Proficient knowledge of GIS technology

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience, through teaching or research, in PK–3 teacher preparation that integrates spatial thinking, spatial reasoning, or spatial literacy in STEM or STEAM contexts
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to work across disciplines (e.g., special education, social work, public health) to create integrated approaches to early childhood education
• Evidence of ongoing scholarship related to Early Childhood Education
• Active participation in Early Childhood/Child Development professional associations and/ or networks related to area of expertise
• Experience working with or building partnerships with local schools, families, and community organizations to enhance early childhood education outcomes and advocate for equity
• Experience with teaching credential/licensure teacher preparation coursework
• Experience teaching in higher education

Responsibilities

• Teach, advise students, engage in scholarship leading to publications, and provide service that includes the early childhood broader professional community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level