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Early Childhood Education Post-doctoral Scholar

The Pennsylvania State University
remote work
United States, Pennsylvania, University Park
201 Old Main (Show on map)
Jun 14, 2025
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneed,performance,and/oravailabilityoffunding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

College of Education, Penn State University

Academic Year: 2025-2026

The College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Penn State University invites applications for a one-year post-doctoral scholar position in Early Childhood Education.

This is for 48 weeks of employment.

This position entails the equivalent of 12 hours of teaching per semester.

Key Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in Early Childhood Education.

Provide support and guidance to preservice teachers and graduate students in an accredited teacher preparation program.

Participate in departmental, university, and professional service and contribute to the ongoing development of the Early Childhood Education program.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance program quality and student learning outcomes.

Required Qualifications:

  • A doctoral degree in early childhood education or a closely related field is required by start date.
  • Demonstrated experience (1 year) teaching preservice teachers in an accredited teacher preparation program.
  • Demonstrated interest in equity and justice-based education in early childhood.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2 years' experience in higher education teaching focused on Early Childhood Education.
  • Interest or experience in employing international, cross-cultural, and comparative perspectives in teaching and research.

**Application Process **

Interested candidates should submit applications. Complete applications will be reviewed beginning onJune 16 and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Position to begin August 1, 2025

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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