Assistant Professor of Education, Tenure Track

Position: Assistant Professor of Education, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026
Stockton University is ranked among the top public universities in the Northeast with more than 160 undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as continuing education opportunities. The University, one hour from Philadelphia and two hours from New York City, offers unique living and learning environments throughout southern New Jersey, including the 1,600-acre Galloway campus in the Pinelands National Reserve and Stockton University Atlantic City, located in the University District, just steps from the beach and the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk.

Additional locations include Hammonton and Manahawkin. As a public university, Stockton provides an environment for excellence to our student body through an interdisciplinary approach to liberal arts, sciences, and professional education. Founded in 1969, Stockton held its first classes in 1971. The University's commitment to a welcoming and vibrant community makes Stockton a great place to learn and work! Learn more about the many reasons to choose Stockton ckton.edu.

Faculty and Staff are committed to support Stockton University's strong student-centered vision and mission.

This is an in-person on campus, non-remote position. The University has implemented a program allowing employees to work from home one day a week. Participation is subject to Divisional Executive approval depending on operational need.

Assistant Professor of Education, Tenure Track, Starting September 1, 2026

* Galloway, New Jersey

* School of Education

* Faculty Full-time

* Opening on:
Nov 17 2025

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Location:

Main Campus (Galloway)

Department:
School of Education

Salary Range: $69,373.45 - $79,781.83

Salary Information:
Salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by an extremely competitive University benefits package

Work Hours:

Varies

Brief Job Overview/Summary

The School of Education at Stockton University, Galloway, NJ, is seeking to fill a tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Education (Early Childhood Education), to teach courses within the Teacher Education Program (TEDU). The position will start in September 2026.

Descriptions of Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

* Offer courses in the Teacher Education Program, including teaching content and pedagogy courses with a focus on early childhood, elementary, and related areas, as well as in the General Studies curriculum - 24 credits hours (TCH) per Academic Year

* Serve as a preceptor (academic advisor) to students

* Engage in appropriate scholarship including research, manuscript publications, and reputable presentations in the field of education

* Provide service to the university, school, program and/or field of education

* Support Stockton University's diversity commitment and strong student-centered vision and mission

Required Qualifications:

* Earned doctorate in a P-3 or K-6 education-related field (see list below) from an accredited institution of higher education. Candidates who are ABD at the start of the position can be considered. ABD candidates will be hired at the Instructor level until the doctoral degree is completed. Doctoral degree must be conferred within one (1) academic year of hire

* Early Childhood Education

* Elementary Education

* Curriculum/Instruction

* Licensure in early childhood and/or elementary education with a minimum of 3 years teaching experience in P-3 or K-6 school settings

* Demonstrate strong curriculum and teaching content knowledge, educational theory, and evidence-based practices that support learner development and variability

Preferred Qualifications:

* P-3 experience in public school settings in the United States

* Evidence of teaching and/or preparation of in-service or preservice teachers

* Experience of successful teaching in a college or university setting

* Evidence of commitment to work in partnership with public schools, children and families, and/or other early childhood settings

* NJ (or reciprocal) certification in P-3. (Research experience with these populations may be considered if the applicant is not certified in these areas)

* Evidence of a scholarly research agenda

Screening Information:

Screening of applications begins immediately…