| Job Title: | Faculty Tenure Track-9 Mo |
| Physical Location: | Kent Campus - Kent, OH |
| Salary: | |
| Basic Function: | We seek an early childhood generalist with theoretical grounding, practical experience, and a passion for innovation who can develop and teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses. |
| Additional Basic Function – if applicable: | |
| Examples of Duties: | The successful candidate will also recruit and advise undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students; actively participate in program, school, college, and university committees; develop and sustain partnerships with local school districts; and provide leadership within local, state, national, and international education organizations. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an active research program focused on improving learning experiences in early childhood classrooms, with scholarly interests that may include educator professional development, engineering education, and classroom discourse during design activities, and the role of AI and emerging technologies in early childhood settings. The candidate is expected to produce peer-reviewed publications and, where applicable, pursue external grant funding. |
| Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable: | |
| Minimum Qualifications: | A doctoral degree in early childhood education is required, along with a minimum of three years of teaching experience at the early childhood level (PreK–Grade 5) and at least one year teaching university-level teacher preparation courses in early childhood education. The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, and expertise in one or more of the following: educator professional development, engineering education and design-based learning, classroom discourse, or AI and emerging technologies in early childhood settings. The candidate must also demonstrate experience mentoring students and contributing to curriculum design at the undergraduate or graduate level, as well as the ability and interest to teach online and integrate technology meaningfully into their teaching practice. |
| Preferred Qualifications – if applicable: | |
| Assessments: | Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments |
| Working Conditions / Physical Requirements: | Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally. |
| Special Instructions Summary: | Application & Appointment Dates: Review of applications will begin on July 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will begin August 20, 2026. Kent State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Please direct all questions to phutchin@kent.edu. Application Materials: Please apply at https://jobs.kent.edu. Include: (1) a letter of application describing the candidate’s academic background and specific skills and experiences relevant to the position; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a writing sample (publication, manuscript under review, or course paper with indication of percent of contribution to the piece); and (4) three letters of reference. Early Childhood Education Search Committee School of Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies 404 White Hall, Kent State University Kent, OH 44242-0001 |
| Additional Information: | Must pass a security check. Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free<http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free>. |
| Disclaimer: | The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities. |
