CareerPlan

Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education - College of Education and Community Innovation

Grand Rapids, MI (Pew Campus), USFull-time$64k–$66k2026-09-22 → 2026-11-12

Core

Tenure track faculty member teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education philosophies, theories, and historical foundations.

Role type

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)

Builds

Undergraduate and graduate courses, field supervision programs, and scholarly research.

Domain

Higher Education / Early Childhood Education

Required skills

PhD or EdD in Early Childhood Education, 3+ years experience with young children, evidence-based teaching practices, culturally responsive pedagogy, research dissemination, online and in-person instruction

Preferred skills

University teaching experience, NAEYC/CEC membership, Blackboard Ultra proficiency, program evaluation experience

Technologies

Blackboard Ultra Learning Management System, online synchronous/asynchronous tools

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise field candidates, conduct and disseminate research, engage in service activities

Seniority

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)