Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo - TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (GENERALIST)

Kent State • Kent, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We seek an early childhood generalist with theoretical grounding, practical experience, and a passion for innovation who can develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in early childhood education.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood level (PreK–Grade 5).
• At least one year teaching university-level teacher preparation courses in early childhood education.
• Evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
• Expertise in one or more of the following: educator professional development, engineering education and design-based learning, classroom discourse, or AI and emerging technologies in early childhood settings.
• Experience mentoring students.
• Experience contributing to curriculum design at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Ability and interest to teach online and integrate technology meaningfully into their teaching practice.
• Must pass a security check.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and advise undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students.
• Actively participate in program, school, college, and university committees.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with local school districts.
• Provide leadership within local, state, national, and international education organizations.
• Develop and maintain an active research program focused on improving learning experiences in early childhood classrooms.
• Produce peer-reviewed publications.
• Pursue external grant funding where applicable.

What This Job Offers

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