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

Full-time - Entry Level

Westfield, MA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Westfield State University is seeking a dedicated and engaged Assistant/Associate Professor of Education specializing in Early Education and Special Education. This full-time, tenure-track position will commence on September 1, 2025, and involves teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and participating in community engagement and program development. The successful candidate will contribute to the university's commitment to anti-racist pedagogy and innovative teaching practices, aligning with Massachusetts' Professional Standards for Teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational and pedagogical courses in Early Education and Special Education.
• Advise undergraduate students and provide academic support.
• Engage in program development and community outreach related to Early Education and Care.
• Participate in anti-racism education initiatives within the department.
• Develop and teach courses across various modalities including face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Engage in scholarly activities and research.
• Provide opportunities for student research advising.
• 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 settings 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 course delivery formats (day, evening; in person, hybrid, online).
• Evidence of effective use of learner-centered pedagogies and culturally relevant/sustaining practices.
• Multilingual capabilities.

Benefits

• Health Insurance options including HMO, POS, and PPO plans.
• Retirement pension through the MA State Employee Retirement System after a 10-year vesting period or an Optional Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Tuition waivers and discounts for employees and their families at MA state colleges and universities.
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation, personal, and sick leave benefits.