COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (CEHD)
DEPARTMENT: HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY SCIENCES
POSITION: TEMPORARY FACULTY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
LOCATION: NEWARK, DE
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Human Development and Family Sciences in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Delaware invites applications for a Temporary Faculty position in Early Childhood Education (ECE) to begin Fall 2026. We seek an energetic, highly motivated, and experienced professional who will serve as a role model and mentor for undergraduate and graduate Early Childhood Education students. As a temporary 9-month faculty member, the successful candidate will primarily teach undergraduate AA and BS early childhood courses. This is a 9-month full-time appointment beginning September 1, 2026.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for teaching undergraduate AA and BS courses in ECE in the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of in-person and online ECE foundational courses in the major such as infants and toddler development, child development, ECE curriculum and instruction (e.g. math, social studies, literacy), assessment, and/or disabilities, and/or familiarity with supporting field experience. The applicant will be a contributing member of the department, the ECE committee, and will engage in teaching and service duties while supporting the department’s ECE mission.
QUALIFICATIONS: A doctorate or ABD with a dissertation near completion in early childhood education, early childhood special education, or related field is required. Teaching certification in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education, and a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the early childhood level (birth through 8 years) is preferred. Teaching experience in higher education, knowledge of early childhood educator development, and teacher education program accreditation processes is desired. Ability to work with diverse populations and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
About the College of Education and Human Development and the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences. The College of Education and Human Development is dedicated to addressing the problems that confront our communities, schools, and organizations, and to developing solutions to the challenges faced by children, youth, families, and employees around the world. The College supports numerous research-practice-policy partnerships and collaborations with human service organizations, early care providers, schools, and school districts. The HDFS department has 22 full-time faculty members and houses nearly 450 undergraduate students across three majors (Human Relations Administration, Human Services, and Early Childhood Education) and two minors (Human Development & Family Sciences and Medical Social Services). The Department also supports graduate programs at both the master’s and doctoral levels. HDFS is an interdisciplinary department that focuses on the study of critical social issues affecting individuals, families, and communities, along with disabilities, teacher education, and professional development. Departmental faculty are engaged in research activities that span child and youth development, early childhood and early intervention, family services and policy, and social determinants of health.
About the University of Delaware. With roots tracing back to 1743, the University of Delaware combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with diversity as one of its core values and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, and people with disabilities. Located in scenic Newark, Delaware, within 2 hours of New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., the University is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Carnegie Research University (with very high research activity, a designation accorded to fewer than 3% of degree-granting institutions in the U.S.), and with external funding exceeding $326 million. A state-assisted, privately governed institution, the University enrolls approximately 18,000 undergraduates and 4,500 graduate students.
APPLICATIONS. Review of applications begins April 27, 2026, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should include: (1) a 2-3 page cover letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic preparation, description of the candidate’s teaching experiences, evidence of effective teaching and mentoring, relevant work experience; and commitment to promoting equity and inclusion; (2) 2 page teaching statement plus sample syllabi and teaching evaluations if available (3) curriculum vitae; and (4) names of 3 references. Please do not send recommendation letters at this time; we will request letters from semi-finalists. For inquiries, please contact: Anamarie Whitaker, awhit@udel.edu.
The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html
