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Assistant Professor, Childhood Education

Job ID: 31208

Location: Hunter College

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Curriculum and Teaching in the School of Education at Hunter College, City University of New York, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Childhood Education (Grades 1–6), to begin Fall 2026.

We seek a colleague who values the connection between scholarship and practice in teacher education, demonstrates a commitment to anti-oppressive public P-20 education, and takes a team-oriented approach to collaboration. Successful applicants will have experience teaching school-aged children in grades 1-6, be actively engaged in research related to childhood education, and have a deep commitment to supporting the preparation of future teachers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach undergraduate and graduate methods courses in childhood education (grades 1–6) in social studies, science, math, the arts, literacy, and/or clinical experience.
• Maintain an active program of scholarly research and publication.
• Participate in service to the department, School of Education, college, and broader professional community.
• Supervise and mentor pre-service teachers during clinical experience and student teaching placements.
• Contribute to ongoing program development and accreditation efforts.
• May include the following: serve as course leader for clinical experience courses; advise undergraduate and/or graduate students in Childhood Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Childhood Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Teacher Education, or a closely related field (ABD candidates considered if doctorate is completed by appointment start date).
• Record of, or clear potential for, a strong research and scholarly publication agenda.
• Commitment to culturally responsive sustaining pedagogy and equity-centered, anti-oppressive, inclusive teacher education.
• Experience teaching childhood (grades 1–6) in diverse school settings.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with college-level teaching.
• Familiarity with New York State teacher certification requirements, including teacher performance exams such as the Hunter TPA.
• Evidence of effective integration of technology into teaching and/or teacher education.
• Experience teaching in New York City and demonstrated commitment to serving NYC schools and communities.
• Experience mentoring teacher candidates in clinical field placements.
• Student advising experience.
• Record of building partnerships with schools and communities.

COMPENSATION

The salary range is $57,252 - $109,025.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID #31208 or Title 'Assistant Professor, Childhood Education'. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. All attachments should be uploaded as ONE document under CV/Resume. Do not upload individual files.

Candidates should submit the following to apply- all documents should be uploaded as ONE single file :

• cover letter describing research agenda and teaching philosophy
• a current CV
• names and contact information for three references

CLOSING DATE

Priority deadline is November 15, 2025. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

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