Instructor of Early Childhood Education- University of Montana Western bei University of Montana Western

Department: Education

Position: Full-Time Instructor of Early Childhood (10 month)

Wage: Negotiable within the range established in the CBA (starting at $47,00 for the rank of Instructor)

Union Affiliation: MFPE

Starting Date: August 1, 2026

Posting Date: Oct 2025

Description

The University of Montana Western Division of Education welcomes applicants for an Instructor specializing in Early Childhood Education. Primary responsibilities will include teaching experientially based courses related to foundations of early childhood education, including but not limited to, professionalism, positive guidance, early childhood curriculum, inclusion, and/or early intervention. Courses may be taught in both online and/or face-to-face formats. Additionally, the successful candidate may be expected to maintain professional service, advising, and committee work.

The University of Montana Western’s mission statement states: The University of Montana Western differentiates itself and achieves academic excellence by sustaining a culture of concentrated experiential education. All Montana Western faculty are therefore expected to create experiential learning environments where students take an active role in their own learning.

The successful candidate will:

·         Must hold a Master’s in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

·         Must have demonstrated success teaching in face-to-face and online courses at the post-secondary level.

·         Must have experience for three or more years in an early childhood setting (PK-3^rd grade).

Preferred

The successful candidate may:

·         Have additional certification or experience with Infant and/or Toddler groups.

·         Have additional certification in early literacy.

·         Have additional certification in Social Emotional Development.

Review of applications will begin immediately but will remain open until the position is filled.

A complete application includes:

1.       Letter of Interest – addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as “Dear Search Committee” or “Dear Hiring   Manager” is acceptable.

2.       Curriculum Vitae

3.       Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

4.       Professional References – names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For questions regarding this position, contact Dr. Shay Kidd at [email protected].

The University and Dillon Area

The University of Montana Western is a dynamic, innovative, undergraduate university with over 70 full-time faculty and over 1,200 students. It is in Dillon, Montana in the scenic Rocky Mountains and has been awarded numerous top national rankings for delivering high quality, affordable education.

Montana Western is the only public four-year college in the nation offering Experience One (X1), experiential learning delivered on the block schedule. Class sizes are small, and students take a single course at a time, three hours each day for 18 days, before moving on to the next course. Each course is four credits, and four blocks are offered each semester. The block schedule facilitates field and lab work, undergraduate research, study travel, and interdisciplinary teaching. Montana Western’s faculty strongly believe in mentoring and inspiring students and assisting them in the transition from university life to professional careers.

The University of Montana Western is an integral part of the Dillon Community. With a population of 5,000 people, Dillon is known for outstanding public schools, safe environments, recreational opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.