Description

The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks applicants for a full-time 9-month non-tenure-track, Clinical Assistant Professor position in the Department of Education, Early Childhood Education program beginning in Fall 2026. We seek a collaborative and talented colleague with expertise in early childhood education (birth through grade three). Qualified candidates will have earned their doctorate prior to the start of the position. Professional work experience in public education settings and/or early childhood care settings is expected. The occupant of this position will: 1) teach undergraduate courses, supervise practica or clinical internships; b) engage in collaborative service to the program, department, college, university, and state; c) engage in scholarship equivalent to authoring or co-authoring one peer-reviewed manuscript per year. We are particularly interested in individuals who share UVM’s Our Common Ground values. 

The University 
Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. UVM’s tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices. 
 
The College 
The mission of The College of Education and Social Services is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, human services, and social work; engage in scholarship of high quality; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families and communities. 
 
The Department of Education 
The Early Childhood Education program is situated within the Department of Education. The Department of Education is widely recognized for its rigorous academic research, high-quality student experience, innovative teaching practices, and collegial, inclusive work environment. We offer a large number of undergraduate and graduate educator preparation programs birth through grade 12, as well as academic masters and doctorates in curriculum and instruction, special education, higher education and student affairs, educational leadership and policy studies, and interdisciplinary studies.  
 
The Community 
UVMis located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 with a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

Application Process: 
Review of applications will begin April 21, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. For more detailed information about us, visit theCollege of Education and Social Services’ website; and the University of Vermont’s website. 
 
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts. 
 
SALARY RANGE: $72,250-$76,250. Salary determinations based upon experience and qualifications 
 
Anticipated starting date is August 24, 2026. Please apply online at www.uvmjobs.com. Include 1) a  1–2 page cover letter specifically addressing how your qualifications meet position requirements; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) a separate 1 page statement on how you, as a faculty member in the department, would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values at UVM; and4) the names and email addresses of three references who can be contacted for letters of support before a candidate is advanced to on-campus interviews in the search process. Candidates that advance to on-campus interviews will also be expected to provide evidence of excellence in teaching. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check. For more information about the position, please contact via email the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Kaitlin Northey at Kaitlin.Northey@uvm.edu 
 
The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law. 

Requirements

Responsibilities: 
The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities that include:

• Teaching 6 course sections or their equivalents
• Advising Early Childhood majors and/or Childhood Studies minors  
• Participate in collegial teamwork and collaborative service in the discipline including engaging in service activities at the program, department, college, university, regional, and state level
• Engaging in scholarly and clinical activities

Qualifications: 

• Earned doctorate in a relevant field;  
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence and UVM’s Our Common Ground principles;  
• Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy and supervision skills needed to successfully prepare educators;  
• Evidence of strong collegial communication and collaborative teamwork skills.