Assistant Professor/Instructor of Education -The Child & The Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Print Assistant Professor/Instructor of Education -The Child & The Curriculum in Early Childhood Education Location Georgetown, Texas 78626 Job Type Faculty - Part Time, Exempt, Contract based Job Number 202600052 Division Academic Affairs Department Education Dept Opening Date 05/08/2026 Description Benefits ABOUT US
Located 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 OVERVIEW The 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. QUALIFICATIONS Master’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
Summary from the source posting. Always confirm details on the institution's official career page.