Assistant Professor of Practice, Early Childhood Education (Career-Track) (COE)

The University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Sociocultural Studies in the University of Arizona College of Education seeks an Assistant Professor of Practice in its Early Childhood Education Program. This career-track, non-tenure-eligible position is based at the Tucson campus and is expected to begin August 16, 2027. The program prepares students for Arizona Birth–Grade 3 certification and offers coursework toward ESL and/or Bilingual Endorsements and the Arizona K–5 Literacy Endorsement, as well as distance options and an Indigenous Teacher Education Program. The appointee will teach undergraduate and graduate teacher-preparation courses, supervise and mentor teacher candidates in field experiences and student teaching, and collaborate with schools, early learning centers, and other partners. Career-track faculty contribute to teaching, curriculum development, mentoring, supervision, grant writing, and program administration. Applications are reviewed starting December 1, 2026, and accepted until the position is filled. Visa sponsorship is unavailable. The role is full-time, 1.0 FTE, and works 40 hours per week on an academic work calendar. Compensation is salary at 1.0 FTE, with rate determined by experience (DOE).

Requirements

Doctoral degree in Education or a related field.
At least three years of early-childhood-level teaching experience in schools or early learning centers serving students with varied needs.
Experience mentoring and/or coaching preservice or in-service teachers.
Demonstrated ability to teach, supervise, and mentor students in in-person and online technology-supported learning environments.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate productively with varied communities and stakeholders, including students, families, faculty, and Early Childhood partners.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.
Expertise in teaching and learning for bilingual and multilingual children.
Experience developing partnerships with public schools and/or early learning centers in varied communities.
Experience teaching and/or collaborating with Indigenous schools, early learning centers, or communities.
Experience teaching online or hybrid courses and integrating innovative instructional technologies.
Experience with remote supervision.
Leadership experience in schools, early learning centers, and/or professional organizations.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English or other languages.

Responsibilities

Teach the equivalent of four courses per semester in the Early Childhood Education undergraduate and graduate teacher-preparation programs, using in-person, online, and hybrid formats.
Supervise and mentor teacher candidates in field experiences and student-teaching placements.
Conduct in-person site visits and remote field-experience supervision to observe, assess, and support teacher candidates.
Collaborate with school principals, center directors, and district partners to coordinate field placements and identify mentor teachers.
Coordinate communication among teacher candidates, mentor teachers, site administrators, and program faculty.
Provide course leadership, coordinate content across course sections, and lead course updates and revisions.
Contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability programs
Sick leave
Holidays
Tuition reduction at the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities
Innovative work-life programs