Assistant/Associate Professor of Education: Early Education-Special Ed / Tenure Track

Full-time - Entry Level

Westfield, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Education: Early Education-Special Ed is a full-time, tenure-track position at Westfield State University, effective September 1, 2025. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses in Early Childhood Education and Moderate Disabilities, engaging in scholarly activities, and participating in community outreach and program development. The position emphasizes anti-racist pedagogy and innovative teaching methods, aligning with Massachusetts' educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational and pedagogical courses in Early Education and Care, Language Development and Emergent Literacy, Early Intervention, and foundational Special Education courses.
• Teach at the undergraduate level and advise undergraduate students.
• Participate actively in the university community and engage in program development.
• Engage with the local and state level Early Education and Care community to create opportunities for students.
• Contribute to department-wide anti-racism education work and promote critical engagement with diversity and social justice.
• Develop innovative pedagogy for face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes.
• Engage in scholarly activity and provide academic advising and support to students.
• Offer service to the department, university, and community.

Requirements

• Earned Doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Early Education and Care programs or PK-2 public school settings.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior teaching experience in higher education in Early Childhood or Moderate Disabilities.
• Massachusetts teacher licensure.
• Experience with MA policies and practices related to IFSP and IEP implementation.
• Teaching experience in early care (infant, toddler) and/or PK-2 setting in urban schools and communities.
• Experience aligning courses with MA Early Education and Care standards/competencies.
• Experience working with families and communities to support the learning and development of very young children.
• Experience with flexible format for course delivery (day, evening; in person, hybrid, online).
• Evidence of effective use of learner-centered pedagogies and culturally relevant/sustaining practices.
• Multilingual capabilities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Various HMO, POS, and PPO-type health insurance plans available.
• Retirement: MA State Employee Retirement System with a 10-year vesting period or Optional Retirement Plan with a maximum 5% employer matching contribution.
• Tuition Waivers & Discounts: Reduced tuition for eligible employees, spouses, and dependent children at MA state colleges and universities.
• Paid Time Off: 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.