Visiting Assistant Professor in Early Elementary Education

Department 2055 - Human Development & Child Study

Position Information

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor in Early Elementary Education

Department 2055 - Human Development & Child Study

Requisition No. 0000821

Job Description Summary The Early Childhood Education area in the Department of Human Development and Child Studies ( HDCS ) at Oakland University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin in August 2026. We are especially interested in a candidate with expertise in early elementary education. The position is a one-year contract with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and supervising undergraduate and graduate students; providing service to the department, school, and university, as well as contributing to Oakland University’s mission for community partnerships and engagement.

For full consideration, please submit your completed application, along with the following required materials, by Friday, May 29, 2026. The position will be open until filled.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education, Child Development, Human Development, or a related field; PhD or EdD strongly preferred
• Three or more years of experience teaching in an early elementary classroom setting;
• Evidence of successful teaching in early childhood or elementary education, practicum or field experience supervision at undergraduate and/or graduate level;
• Good command of educational technology; experience with online asynchronous and hybrid teaching;
• Passion for mentoring preservice and inservice teachers;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants The Following Documents Are Required

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Post-secondary transcripts
• Teaching statement
• Research statement
• A representative publication in the Early Childhood Education or Early Elementary area
• Name and contact information of 3 references who can provide a letter upon request

Please Direct All Inquiries To Early Childhood/Early Elementary Education Position Search Chair Dr. Katie Sloan

[email protected]

School/College & Department/Program Summary The Department of Human Development and Child Studies ( HDCS ), housed in the School of Education and Human Services, provides a variety of Early Childhood and Special Education programs. The Early Childhood area offers a B.S. in Early Childhood Education that prepares students for Michigan’s Birth through 3rd grade teaching certification. The Department also houses an M.Ed and a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education, where students from across the state and internationally learn together. HDCS oversees the Lowry Center for Early Childhood Education, OU’s lab preschool accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. Lowry serves children from 18 months to prekindergarten. Over 10 different nationalities are represented at Lowry every year.

More About Oakland University The University is located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University offers 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan that is dedicated to building ongoing, collaborative relationships, Oakland University embraces community and civic engagement to enhance the lives of its students and positively impact the broader community. Learn more about Oakland University’s Mission & Vision and Strategic Plan .

Pay Basis Open Date 05/01/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Category Visiting Faculty

EEO Statement Oakland University is an Equal Opportunity institution.