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

The Early Childhood Education program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is looking for a tenure track faculty member to join the Department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education & Community Innovation at the assistant professor level to serve primarily undergraduate students taking courses in early childhood education that also fulfill general education requirements. Primary responsibilities include: teaching undergraduate courses in early childhood and early childhood special education, both in person and using online modalities;

supervising candidates in the field; participating in service obligations; and conducting meaningful research that will be disseminated to a diverse audience. For this particular position, expertise is especially needed as it relates to the philosophies, theories and historical foundations of early childhood education; the impacts on child development & how childhood is influenced by the current context; knowledge in the seminal texts of the field and contemporary insights;

and movements that help lead to increased equity, culturally responsive and sustained teaching, and inclusive learning environments. Opportunities may also exist for teaching courses for graduate students and courses connected to observation and documentation, learning through play, child guidance, and collaborating with families.

Salary Range & Benefits: $64,000 - $66,000, commensurate with experience.

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Primary Duties:

Teach undergraduate courses in early childhood, both in person and using online synchronous and asynchronous modalities

Supervise candidates in diverse settings and using online tools

Maintain clear and professional communication with students and colleagues

Use evidence-based teaching practices that emphasize active learning, inquiry, anti-bias education, and critical reflection, to support students as they learn to work effectively with young children and their families and future colleagues

Engage in service activities at the program, unit, college, university, and community level

Conduct and disseminate meaningful scholarship

Required Qualifications and

Education:

An earned PhD or EdD degree or ABD (with expected graduation by August 2027) by an accredited institution in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Child Development, Instruction and Curriculum, or Teacher Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood, Family Studies, or Human or Child Development At least three years experience working with a range of young children and/or young children with disabilities and their families in an education setting (ages infant/toddler, preschool, and/or early elementary)
The ability to consistently teach face to face courses on GVSU City and Valley campuses

An interest in teaching coursework that addresses the philosophies, theories, and historical foundations of early childhood education

The capacity to travel to provide clinical supervision in diverse settings

The ability to engage with a variety of technologies to deliver instruction face to face and in online synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid modalities

Demonstrated excellence in delivering high quality and engaging instruction to adult learnersA passion for teaching culturally relevant, responsive, and sustaining pedagogies and preparing educators to work with diverse populationsA commitment to educating the whole child and promoting inclusive teaching practices

Strong interpersonal communication and collaboration skillsA research agenda, with the ability to disseminate findings to a scholarly…