Assistant or Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education bei Mitchell College

Mitchell College is building on its long history of making education more accessible by pioneering an approach which is flexible, strength-based, and interest-driven.  Our abilities-based approach to learning focuses on teaching adaptability through curriculum that provides multiple opportunities for students to apply learning in different classroom, social, and professional contexts.  To keep this model innovative, vibrant, and responsive to students’ needs and interests, we hire staff and faculty who are invested in neuro-inclusivity, collaboration, and community building.  Our approach to campus life ensures that students learn what they need to live life well, both professionally and personally.

Mitchell College seeks to hire a student-centered leader to serve as Assistant or Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Literacy or Special Education.  For an additional stipend, the successful candidate will also serve as the Early Childhood Education Coordinator responsible for state and national accreditation processes, overseeing the ECE Certification Officer, and as a liaison to the Children’s Learning Center on the Mitchell College campus. The Early Childhood Education program offers three degrees: Early Childhood Studies (A.S.), Early Childhood Education (B.S.), and Integrated Early Childhood Education (Pre-K-Grade 3) Leading to Teacher Certification (B.S.). The Early Childhood Education program is under the Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and as faculty the Early Childhood Education Coordinator reports to the Division Chair. 

Responsibilities:

• Teach 24 semester hours per academic year.
• Serve as the Early Childhood Education Coordinator overseeing CAEP accreditation and state approval processes;
• Assist in supporting teacher candidates who are seeking teacher certification;
• Assist in building the schedule of Education classes each semester and hiring part-time Education faculty;
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities;
• Work to achieve excellence in three criteria: Teaching & Mentoring, Professional Development Activities, College Involvement and Service to the Community
• Fulfill the duties and responsibilities of a faculty member as defined in the Master Contract (American Federation of Teachers, Local #3249)
• Serve as the liaison to the Mitchell College Children’s Learning Center:  https://mitchell.edu/childrens-learning-center/

Required Education and Experience:

• Doctorate in Education from an accredited institution
• Specialization in Literacy or Special Education
• Experience with state and/or national accreditation
• Demonstrated successful teaching at the college level
• Demonstrated successful teaching in an early childhood school setting 
• Experience developing and revising curriculum
• Experience assessing student learning outcomes
• Preference for candidates who have experience in and passion for working with diverse learners

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

A cover letter and CV are required.  Application deadline is February 1, 2026.  

Please note that this is a fully in-person position.

Institution’s EEO Statement

Mitchell College is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization or other non-merit factors.