Assistant Professor-Early Childhood Education

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Department of Teaching and Learning (T&L) announces an Assistant Professor full-time (9 month) tenure-track position in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program to begin in August 2023. The UWM School of Education (SOE) offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs, and certifications in over 46 program areas. The SOE faculty recognizes the necessity to be leaders for equity and social justice to improve our nation's public educational system The School's key mission is to provide leadership and inspiration for learning and human development in urban communities, and its central vision is to become a premier urban school of education recognized for its diversity and known for excellence in teaching, learning and research. As a community of scholars, the SOE faculty views research as a primary asset since effective educational and societal decisions are derived from that knowledge-base. This asset affirms the faculty's intent to continue to adapt, develop, and expand its efforts to serve diverse populations, train future scholars and practitioners, and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. Please visit the school's website at www.uwm.edu/education

The UWM ECE Program has a signature focus on inclusive early childhood education centering the education of teachers for all learners. The successful candidate will have a commitment to advancing research, teacher education, and service in the field of inclusive early childhood education, where access, opportunity, and equity are the foundation of school experiences. The ECE Program is designed for the traditional undergraduate student pursuing a first degree, non-traditional students seeking an early childhood career, teachers already in the classroom who wish to earn another certification, and second- degree students entering from a field outside of education. The faculty responsibilities of this position also include undergraduate and graduate faculty advising and master's and doctoral level teaching.

Qualified applicants will have:
Earned a doctorate (or will have by August 2023) in an early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, or other education field specifically related to early childhood; At least two years of experience as an early childhood educator; Teaching experience in higher education.

Additional preferred qualifications include:
Early childhood education licensure/licensure eligibility; Experience with inclusive education and culturally/linguistically responsive teaching in urban settings; Teaching experience in higher education focused on the education/development of young children; A record of scholarly achievement/engagement.

Complete applications must be received by November 1, 2022 for full consideration. Review of applications will begin November 2, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should submit an application at https://apptrkr.com/3497708

Please feel free to contact Leanne Evans (levans@uwm.edu) with any questions.
UWM is an AA/EO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.