Teaching Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

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Position Title:

Teaching Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

Job Category:

Academic Staff

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Teaching Assistant Professor

Job Duties:

The Teaching Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education contributes to the preparation of future educators by delivering high-quality instruction in early childhood education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. This position plays a key role in ensuring program excellence and student success through teaching, supervision, and engagement in professional development and service. 

Using expertise in early childhood education pedagogy, the Teaching Assistant Professor develops and teaches courses in areas such as kindergarten teaching methods, infant and toddler education, literature for early childhood, and creative curriculum methods. Responsibilities also include supervising student teachers in early childhood education placements, incorporating equitable and socially just approaches to instruction, and utilizing both in-person and online modalities. 

The person in this role maintains a scholarly and/or professional development agenda aligned with rank and discipline, engages in ongoing learning related to inclusive pedagogy and curricular innovation, and participates in regional travel for student supervision and professional collaboration. Additional responsibilities include advising students in academic and career planning, building partnerships with local school systems, and contributing to School of Education, college, and university committees and initiatives.

Committed to fostering a welcoming and equitable learning environment, the Teaching Assistant Professor ensures that all instructional and service activities align with departmental goals and support the success of diverse learners.

**Full position description is available upon request. **

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Contributes to the strategic development of curriculum and academic content through various mediums to ensure the integrity of the educational mission of the work unit

• Contributes to the development of teaching and learning scholarly work including publications and presentations

• Collaborates with department faculty and staff to develop teaching strategies relevant to the discipline

• Advises students on academic and career direction within a specific field of study

• Develops and designs curriculum and instructional material relevant to a course of instruction

• May supervise student employees involved in development or delivery of instruction

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including assessment of student performance

Department:

The School of Education develops highly qualified professional educators and leaders who honor the uniqueness of all learners and actively demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to positively impact our diverse world for a sustainable future. Our goal is to have positive impacts on Wisconsin schools and learners through supportive collaboration, innovation, and professional development.

Compensation:

The Teaching Assistant Professor of Early Education is a full-time, salaried, exempt, academic year (9-month), instructional academic staff position. Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting salary of at least $56,000 and commensurate with the candidate’s education, related experience, and qualifications. Relocation assistance may be available.

Eligible Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package, review the Universities of Wisconsin Employee Benefits Quick Guide .  Use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to calculate the estimated value of your compensation and benefits. 

Required Qualifications:

• Earned master’s degree in early childhood education or closely related field.
• Previously or currently licensed early childhood education teacher
• Minimum of three years of full-time PK teaching experience
• Experience with online and in-person college level instruction
• Experience with teaching strategies, curricular adaptations, and methodology at early childhood and elementary levels.
• A demonstrated commitment to build relationships with students and colleagues.
• High-quality communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations
• Clearly articulated scholarly and/or professional development agenda and record consistent with rank at the time of hire.
• Ability to work well in a faculty team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) or ABD candidate in early childhood education or closely related field.
• Willingness to travel regionally (eligible to obtain a valid WI driver’s license).
• Experience mentoring, coaching, and providing feedback to student/intern pre-service teachers or in-service teachers.
• Experience in collaborative and/or inclusionary settings.
• Commitment to participation in or development of equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just learning environments.

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 11/30/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience

- Resume/Curriculum Vitae

- Unofficial/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts may be required of finalist)

After you submit your application, you will be unable to edit it. Please be sure to include all required materials before submitting your application.

Contact Information:

Name Aaron Gierhart

Email: [email protected]

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 715-346-2606

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.