Instructor/Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education #411

 Essential Duties

Teaching undergraduate courses (4-4 load). Leads recruitment for the B.S. in Early
Childhood Education major. Academic advising, involvement in School of Education and university service (assessment reports, etc.) as
requested, and service beyond School and university as appropriate. Carries out an agenda of scholarly work and professional
development.

Minimum Qualifications

IEarned doctorate in the field of education from a regionally
accredited institution required. The doctorate must pertain to early childhood education, child development, or a closely related education
field that directly supports work in early childhood education (birth through age eight). Must have a minimum of 18 graduate credit hours in
early childhood education above the bachelor’s degree. Applicants in the final stages of completion of the doctorate (ABD) will be
considered. Doctoral coursework, research, or dissertation must demonstrate a clear focus on early childhood education, child development,
or early childhood systems.

Demonstrated practitioner experience within early childhood education systems required, including
teaching in, leading, supervising, supporting, or partnering with early learning settings or community-based programs serving children birth
through age eight.

Evidence of instruction at the higher education level required.

Familiarity with current early childhood
education practices, developmental frameworks, inclusive practices for children with diverse needs, family engagement strategies, and policy
and advocacy within community-based early childhood systems required.

Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree in
early childhood education preferred.

Three years of higher education teaching experience preferred.

Experience
with NAEYC and/or CAEP accreditation preferred.

Experience supervising student teaching or field-based
internships preferred.

Demonstrated application of best practices in applying educational technology to innovate curriculum and new
models of course delivery preferred.

Understanding of Mississippi community college early childhood technical credit programs
preferred.

Experience across various early learning settings, including public collaborative and/or Head Start programs
preferred.

Job Description Summary

Mississippi University for Women (The W) invites applications for an
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education in the Department of Education beginning Fall 2026. This is a full-time,
nine-month faculty position in a teaching-focused institution. The position requires excellence in teaching, ongoing professional
engagement, and meaningful service. Summer teaching may be available.

This faculty position is designated for a terminally degreed
education professional with demonstrated expertise in early childhood education (birth through age eight). The successful candidate will be
qualified to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will carry a 4-4 teaching load. Responsibilities include leading recruitment
efforts for the B.S. in Early Childhood Education major, providing academic advising, supporting student recruitment and retention
initiatives, and contributing to learning outcomes assessment, program assessment, and accreditation reporting
(including NAEYC and CAEP).

The faculty member will participate in School of Education initiatives related to
curriculum innovation and course delivery, maintain an appropriate agenda of scholarly and professional development activity consistent with
a teaching-centered institution, and engage in service to the School of Education and the university.

This faculty position will
serve as a faculty supporter of the newly established Office of Early Childhood within the Center for Education Support, including
engagement with the Wise Start Project. In this capacity, the faculty member will contribute to the Office’s mission through innovative
program development, dynamic professional learning initiatives, data validation and continuous improvement efforts, meaningful community
engagement, and early childhood advocacy. The primary service component of this position aligns with the School of Education’s goals to
advance grassroots early childhood initiatives and strengthen regional early education systems across the communities the university serves
and throughout the state of Mississippi.

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