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Title: Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Leadership, Curriculum and Pedagogy
Position Number: 0082632
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Department of Curriculum Studies
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 2, 2026
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: General funds, contingent upon position clearance, department needs, and fund availability. Appointment to begin August 2027. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty Orientation in the first year, successfully pass a criminal background check, fulfill all mandatory training and compliance requirements and maintain an on-campus presence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Curriculum Studies in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats, as determined by departmental needs.
- Coordinate cohorts and conduct field supervision for the MEd-Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education Graduate Certificate, and other Curriculum Studies graduate programs.
- Contribute to the development of ECE program in collaboration with the School of Teacher Education and Special Education.
- Hold regular in-person office hours to support student learning and engagement.
- Provide expertise for early childhood education leadership, curriculum, and pedagogy.
- Advise and mentor graduate students.
- Contribute to recruitment & admissions, program and curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities for the ongoing sustainability and improvement of graduate ECE program offerings.
- Contribute as part of interdisciplinary/interagency teams to building a strong early learning infrastructure that addresses Hawai’i’s ECE workforce needs.
- Maintain an active program of research/scholarly activity and publications.
- Participate in accreditation processes, including documentation and report preparation.
- Attend in-person departmental and/or college meetings.
- Engage in grant and extramural proposal writing to support research and program activities.
- Engage in service to the department, college, university, and community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in early childhood education or closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred by date of hire).
- Strong theoretical and methodological background in early childhood education curriculum and pedagogy, public policy, systems building, collaborative leadership, and ECE workforce development that advances the birth-to-eight systems.
- 1 year of experience working with infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers, as well as knowledge of children from birth to eight in multiple contexts (e.g., family child care, center-based child care, Early Head Start/Head Start, public school early childhood settings, and Family-Child Interactive Learning programs).
- 1 year of experience with early childhood education advocacy for children and families at the policy level.
- 1 year of experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
- Evidence of emerging scholarly productivity (e.g., research publications, conference presentations, grant writing, or extramural funding).
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated.
Desirable Qualifications
- 1 year of experience working with Hawai‘i’s varied populations, and Hawai‘i’s early learning systems.
- 1 year of experience engaging in place-based early childhood education teaching and research with community partners.
- 1 year of experience in ECE graduate program development, administration, licensure, assessment and accreditation activities.
- Knowledge of ECE standards and initiatives.
To Apply: to the online application. The applicants should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references
- Official transcripts (copies are acceptable with application; official transcripts are required upon hire)
- 1-3 reprints of scholarly publications
Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawai‘i and will not be returned.
NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size If the attachment is larger than 10 MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment.
Inquiries: Kimo Cashman; kcashman@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
Description
Title: Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Leadership, Curriculum and Pedagogy
Position Number: 0082632
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Department of Curriculum Studies
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 2, 2026
Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other Conditions: General funds, contingent upon position clearance, department needs, and fund availability. Appointment to begin August 2027. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty Orientation in the first year, successfully pass a criminal background check, fulfill all mandatory training and compliance requirements and maintain an on-campus presence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Curriculum Studies in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats, as determined by departmental needs.
- Coordinate cohorts and conduct field supervision for the MEd-Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education Graduate Certificate, and other Curriculum Studies graduate programs.
- Contribute to the development of ECE program in collaboration with the School of Teacher Education and Special Education.
- Hold regular in-person office hours to support student learning and engagement.
- Provide expertise for early childhood education leadership, curriculum, and pedagogy.
- Advise and mentor graduate students.
- Contribute to recruitment & admissions, program and curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities for the ongoing sustainability and improvement of graduate ECE program offerings.
- Contribute as part of interdisciplinary/interagency teams to building a strong early learning infrastructure that addresses Hawai’i’s ECE workforce needs.
- Maintain an active program of research/scholarly activity and publications.
- Participate in accreditation processes, including documentation and report preparation.
- Attend in-person departmental and/or college meetings.
- Engage in grant and extramural proposal writing to support research and program activities.
- Engage in service to the department, college, university, and community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in early childhood education or closely related field from an accredited institution (ABD candidates will be considered if the degree is conferred by date of hire).
- Strong theoretical and methodological background in early childhood education curriculum and pedagogy, public policy, systems building, collaborative leadership, and ECE workforce development that advances the birth-to-eight systems.
- 1 year of experience working with infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers, as well as knowledge of children from birth to eight in multiple contexts (e.g., family child care, center-based child care, Early Head Start/Head Start, public school early childhood settings, and Family-Child Interactive Learning programs).
- 1 year of experience with early childhood education advocacy for children and families at the policy level.
- 1 year of experience teaching at the post-secondary level.
- Evidence of emerging scholarly productivity (e.g., research publications, conference presentations, grant writing, or extramural funding).
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated.
Desirable Qualifications
- 1 year of experience working with Hawai‘i’s varied populations, and Hawai‘i’s early learning systems.
- 1 year of experience engaging in place-based early childhood education teaching and research with community partners.
- 1 year of experience in ECE graduate program development, administration, licensure, assessment and accreditation activities.
- Knowledge of ECE standards and initiatives.
To Apply: to the online application. The applicants should submit the following documents:
- Cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references
- Official transcripts (copies are acceptable with application; official transcripts are required upon hire)
- 1-3 reprints of scholarly publications
Late, incomplete, or unreadable application materials will not be considered. Please REDACT references to social security numbers and birth date on submitted documents. All items become the property of the University of Hawai‘i and will not be returned.
NOTE: If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account. The maximum file size If the attachment is larger than 10 MB, please split the file and upload it as a supplemental attachment.
Inquiries: Kimo Cashman; kcashman@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Early Childhood Assistant
Match your credentials to EB-3 requirements
EB-3 skilled worker requires at least two years of documented childcare or early education experience. Gather reference letters, training certificates, and employment records now so your employer's immigration attorney can build a strong PERM file from day one.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate first
Many early childhood employers sponsor green cards quietly, without advertising it. Search Migrate Mate to identify childcare centers, Head Start programs, and school districts with verified green card sponsorship history before cold-applying to organizations with no track record.
Target Head Start and nonprofit childcare networks
Federally funded programs like Head Start often have HR infrastructure and legal budgets that make PERM sponsorship feasible. Private daycare chains and nonprofit networks serving low-income families also sponsor more frequently than independent centers because they receive sustained public funding.
Verify your prevailing wage category early
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location before accepting an offer. If the posted salary falls below the Level I or Level II wage, your PERM certification and I-140 approval are both at risk.
Understand the PERM recruitment test your employer must run
DOL requires employers to conduct a formal recruitment test before filing PERM, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices. This process takes roughly 60 to 90 days minimum. Don't mistake a job offer for an imminent green card filing.
Track your priority date if you're from India or China
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits. Nationals from India and China can face significant waits after I-140 approval before an immigrant visa number becomes available. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly to monitor your priority date category.
Green Card Early Childhood Assistant: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an Early Childhood Assistant employer sponsor a green card, or is this role too junior?
Yes, employers can sponsor Early Childhood Assistants for an EB-3 green card if the role requires at least two years of training or experience and the employer can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. The PERM process exists specifically for roles at this level. The employer's ability to pay the prevailing wage and sustain the sponsorship through I-140 adjudication is the more common limiting factor than job title seniority.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residency, not a temporary visa. The employer files PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country annual limits mean nationals from high-demand countries may wait years after I-140 approval before receiving their green card. H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status and is generally not available for early childhood roles because they typically don't meet the specialty occupation degree requirement.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for Early Childhood Assistant positions?
Most early childhood employers don't advertise green card sponsorship in job postings even when they're willing to pursue it. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have already navigated the PERM process for roles like yours rather than discovering their policy only after an offer.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I change employers during the process?
If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in line. If your I-140 was approved by your original employer, you can also carry your priority date to a new employer's I-140 petition, which protects the date you established even if you need to restart the PERM and I-140 steps.
Does having a Child Development Associate credential or early education degree improve my EB-3 eligibility?
A Child Development Associate credential and state childcare licensing documentation both strengthen your PERM file by confirming you meet the minimum qualifications the employer set before recruiting. An associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education may also qualify you under the EB-3 professional category if the role is defined to require it, which can simplify the prevailing wage determination and the recruitment test DOL requires.