Assistant Professor/Instructor of Education -The Child & The Curriculum in Early Childhood Education

About UsLocated in Georgetown, Texas, Southwestern University is an independent, four-year undergraduate institution offers a top-ranked integrated arts and sciences curriculum that incorporates the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and natural sciences.At Southwestern University, we are committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels respected, valued, and empowered. We believe that a thriving community is built on the strength of varying perspectives and experiences, and we strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and understanding. Our actions are guided by a commitment to fairness, openness, and the belief that our differences are what make us stronger as a whole.Position OverviewThe Department of Education at Southwestern University invites applications for a part-time Instructor/Adjunct Professor to teach The Child and the Curriculum in Early Childhood Education in Spring 2027. This course introduces early childhood pedagogy, curriculum, and settings. Students examine typical and atypical development, play development, and culturally responsive, play-based strategies. The course emphasizes curriculum choices across content areas (math, science, art, music, theatre, PE, health) and requires students to plan, present, and evaluate lessons aligned with developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).A directed observation and participation component in early childhood classrooms (up to 2 hours per week) is integral to the course. The successful candidate will be prepared to connect child development theory to instructional design, assessment, and classroom practice in early childhood contexts.QualificationsMaster’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Curriculum & Instruction (EC), Special Education (EC), or a closely related fieldPh.D./Ed.D. preferredDemonstrated teaching expertise in early childhood curriculum, DAP, play-based learning, and culturally responsive practiceExperience supporting lesson design and delivery across multiple content areas in early childhood settingsFamiliarity with TEKS and early childhood field-based supervision/observation practicesAdditional InformationTo apply, please submit:Cover letterCurriculum vitaeNames and contact information for two referencesSample lesson plan or syllabus excerpt demonstrating DAP + TEKS alignment (recommended)Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Salary: $4,200 (terminal degree in-hand by January 1) or $3,900 (Master’s degree in-hand by January 1). Non-benefitted position.Southwestern University is an E-Verify employer.Southwestern University is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at hr@southwestern.edu.Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report— Southwestern University Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at https://www.southwestern.edu/life-at-southwestern/safety-security/annual-security-reports/ containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 512-863-1435.