Assistant Professor; Early Childhood Education; _

Position: Assistant Professor (Early Childhood Education)_0084956

Description

Title: Assistant Professor, Early Childhood Education, Pre-K-3_0084956

Position Number: 0084956

Hiring Unit: University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu

Location:
Kapolei, Hawai’i

Posting Date: June 01, 2025

Closing Date:
Continuous – application review begins October 15, 2025

Salary Information: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Monthly Type: 9-month

Tenure Track: Tenure Track

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: Appointment to begin August 1, 2026.

Job Description:

The University of Hawai’i – West O’ahu (UHWO) seeks an exemplary teacher/scholar for its Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree program with concentration in Early Childhood Education, Pre-K-3. Priority will be given to educators with leadership experience in developing undergraduate curriculum aligned with the professional standards of the discipline, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in the development of Pre-K & Pre-K-3 licensure pathways

Develop and t each undergraduate courses in Early Childhood Education

Supervise early field experience, practicum, and student teaching

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with area pre schools and K-3 partners

Engage in new course development for delivery on campus and via distance methods

Conduct scholarly research and creative endeavors, leading to peer-reviewed publications

Participate in professional education associations in the candidate’s discipline

Pursue professional development activities to stay current in the field

Actively participate in program development and assessment

Provide service to the profession and broader community

Advise undergraduate teacher candidates

Participate in faculty governance

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Education, with specialization in Early Childhood Education from a regionally accredited and recognized institution.

Three (3) or more years of excellent teaching in preschools and K-3 classrooms.

Commitment to standards-based teacher preparation that is informed by current research and practice in Pre-K-3 instruction.

Scholarly publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals, referred presentations at professional conferences,
or demonstrated potential to conduct research and publish scholarly works on topics relevant to Pre-K-3 teaching and learning.

Interest in and evidence of quality service to the profession and community at large

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and the education of culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

ABD candidates must earn their doctorate by August 1, 2026.

Desirable Qualifications:

Successful experience teaching in Pre-K-3 inclusion, resource, or self-contained classrooms, in partnership with special educators.

Demonstrated teaching excellence in culturally and linguistically diverse settings

Commitment to, knowledge of, and/or experience with the mission and purpose of the University of Hawai‘i to position the university as a leading indigenous-serving higher education institution

Successful experience developing innovative, technology-based courses for delivery to non-traditional students

Knowledge of Hawai?i State and CAEP accreditation standards and procedures

Knowledge of and experience working in Professional Development Schools

Excellent post-secondary teaching in a regionally accredited teacher preparation program

Evidence of a focused scholarly research agenda that informs the candidate’s practice

The UHWO Education Division, accredited by CAEP in 2020, prepares knowledgeable, skillful, responsive educators for a global society. Our teacher education programs prepare candidates who are committed to delivering high quality instruction that addresses the needs of the whole child; embracing social justice and equity for all; and becoming reflective practitioners and life-long learners.

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