Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education

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The University of Wisconsin-Stout, Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, is seeking an emerging or established scholar that is passionate and committed to promoting the development of equitable, inclusive, and quality teaching and learning in early childhood education. The B.S. in Early Childhood Education program at UW-Stout is renowned for its commitment to research-based, developmentally appropriate and applied learning practices. Early Childhood Education at UW-Stout is in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership and one of the signature educator preparation programs at the university that leads to licensure in Early Childhood Education (birth to grade 3) and Early Childhood Special Education (birth to grade 3). The successful tenure track candidate will teach undergraduate courses (face-to-face and online), including teacher preparation, supervision of student teachers, and program assessment of student learning with teaching opportunities in summer. The anticipated start date is Monday, August 17, 2026.

We are hiring two instructional positions in the Teaching, Learning and Leadership department. One position is a tenure track faculty position and the other is an Instructional Academic Staff. This posting is for the tenure track faculty position. Please see the link for the alternate Instructional Academic Staff posting here. If you are interested in either position, you are welcome to apply to both postings for consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum / Required

• An earned Ph.D., Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education or related field or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and enrolled in a doctoral program in Early Childhood Education or related field upon time of application; with completion of the terminal degree by time of tenure consideration.
• 3 years of full-time teaching experience as the lead teacher in Birth-Age 8 range.
• Licensable in Early Childhood Education and/or Early Childhood Special Education in Birth-Age 8 range.

Highly Desired/Preferred

• At least one degree earned in Early Childhood Education and/or Early Childhood Special Education
• A record of strong teaching of teacher education courses.
• A record of supervision of Early Childhood Education teacher candidates.
• Record of scholarly activity.
• Record of professional service.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Teach Early Childhood Education and/or Early Childhood Special Education courses; supervise teacher candidates in field experiences; provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning; engage in scholarly activities and research; develop and maintain positive relations with outside agencies; demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff as well as independently contributing to academic program assessment and continuous improvement processes; participate in service activities at the discipline, school and university levels; and participate in service activities at the program, department, school, college, and university levels as well as professional and community service; interest in advancing student learning in the area of early childhood education and in alignment with UW-Stout’s polytechnic tenets of applied learning and research, business and industry partnerships, career focused education.

DEPARTMENT INFORMATION

The mission of the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership (TLL) Department is to provide exemplary teaching, research, and service to ensure graduates become successful and effective leaders in their chosen professional discipline. To meet this mission, faculty and staff are expected to:

• Foster the development of educational professionals engaged in reflective practice.
• Provide program curricula reflecting diversity, research, theory, and best practice.
• Align program outcomes with federal, state, and national education standards.
• Recruit, support, and retain diverse faculty and staff who model best practices in professional education.
• Advance educational scholarship and research at the university, local, state, national, and international levels.
• Collaborate with the Child and Family Study Center (CFSC) and pK-12 schools, universities, technical colleges, educational agencies, professional associations, and communities to improve teaching and learning.
• Engage in leadership and service to the university, local, state, national, and international professional organizations.
• Provide student academic advisement and conduct assessment of student learning. This includes contributing to academic program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes, in collaboration with faculty and staff.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Complete applications received by end of day April 30, 2026 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after April 30, 2026 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Due to system limitations, applicants may upload no more than five (5) attachments. Please combine documents where appropriate.

Required application materials:

• Cover letter (* See below)
• Curriculum vitae or resume
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (1-2 pages)
• Names and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references who can speak to your skills and abilities for the position

*Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application.

Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Lindsay Barnhart

Phone: 715-232-5511

Email: [email protected]

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Ann Cummings

Phone: 715-232-5632

Email: [email protected]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Official transcripts required at time of hire.

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Guidelines to ensure consideration:    

• Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.     

• Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.  

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.   

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. 

• Employee Benefits:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/

• To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)

Employment is contingent upon the final candidate’s completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office.  Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates’ professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.

Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. 

In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.