Assistant Professor/Instructor of Education

Responsibilities

• Teach the course "The Child and the Curriculum in Early Childhood Education" for the Spring 2027 semester
• Introduce students to early childhood pedagogy, curriculum, and various educational settings
• Guide students in examining typical and atypical development, play development, and culturally responsive, play-based strategies
• Oversee curriculum choices across multiple content areas including math, science, art, music, theatre, PE, and health
• Facilitate a directed observation and participation component in early childhood classrooms (up to 2 hours per week)
• Help students connect child development theory to instructional design, assessment, and classroom practice

Requirements

• Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum & Instruction (EC), Special Education (EC), or a closely related field
• Demonstrated teaching expertise in early childhood curriculum, developmentally appropriate practice (DAP), and play-based learning
• Familiarity with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Experience supporting lesson design and delivery across multiple content areas in early childhood settings
• Experience with early childhood field-based supervision and observation practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in a relevant field

About the Company

Located in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution that offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum incorporating the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.