Assistant Professor, Early Childhood and Childhood Education; F00632

The Department of Early Childhood and Childhood Education at Mercy University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position to start September 1, 2027. We are seeking a highly organized, student-centered Assistant Professor to support the launch and ongoing implementation of the Suzanne McGraw Scholars Program, an exclusive pathway preparing future educators who will teach at the early childhood education level. This faculty position focuses on academic leadership of the program.

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Teaching:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood and/or childhood education, including instructional methods, foundations, and curriculum design
• Advise and mentor students across stages of the teacher preparation process
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental initiatives
• Maintain a commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and evidence-based instruction

• Earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Familiarity with teacher certification standards and state education requirements, particularly in New York
• Commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive education

• Experience teaching in higher education
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in P–6 settings, some of which specifically includes pre-K experience
• Knowledge of accreditation processes (e.g., CAEP) and assessment practices
• Familiarity with special education as well as early childhood/childhood education