Associate Professor, Endowed Chair in Community Practice

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Salary : $123,002 - $179,905

Johns Hopkins University: School of Education

Description

The Johns Hopkins University School of Education seeks candidates
for a tenure-eligible Associate Professor in Community
Practice , with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education
(through grade 3). The position is intended to advance the
translation of scientific, evidence-based methods into practice for
teachers and community practitioners, with the goal of improving
the quality of education for all students. The successful candidate
will bring an established research program and a demonstrated
record of leadership to this work, along with a sustained scholarly
commitment to early childhood as a foundational period of human
development. This position offers the opportunity to shape graduate
education and lead partnerships that connect research to real-world
practice in early learning, underserved, and urban communities
across diverse local, national, and global contexts. Qualified
candidates will be considered for eligibility for a new endowed
chair, called the William and Sylvia Cohen Associate Professor in
Community Practice.

Responsibilities:

CURRICULUM AND TEACHING

• Evaluate, develop, and deliver curricula for JHU School of

Education degree programs that translate advances in learning,
technology, and instruction science into practice accessible to
pre- and in-service teachers and community practitioners.

• Mentor master's and doctoral degree candidates to deepen their

understanding of early childhood as the critical period shaping a
child's physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development,
as well as language acquisition, and provide senior guidance on
dissertation research in this area.

• Engage in service to the department, school, and profession

appropriate to rank.

Research and Evidence Building

• Strengthen the evidence base on what makes educational programs

and initiatives effective, with particular attention to early
learners and underserved and urban populations.

• Collaborate with, and where appropriate lead, experts in

teaching and learning, brain and language development, and child
development across Johns Hopkins University with a specific
interest in early childhood development.

• Collaborate with faculty across units and centers on

interdisciplinary research and grant activity.

• Hold a secondary affiliation with one or more of the School of

Education’s five Research Centers
: https://education.jhu.edu/faculty-research/centers-institutes/

Community and Partnership Engagement

• Build and sustain partnerships with schools and communities

that bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and everyday
practice, working toward improved educational outcomes for
students.

• Work directly with community stakeholders to design and

implement practical programs and technologies that support student
performance and long-term outcomes and help secure the funding and
institutional support these partnerships require.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Early Childhood Education,

Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology, Special
Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related
field.

• An established, externally recognized research record in early

childhood development, learning science, or evidence-based
instructional practice, with a sustained publication history in
peer-reviewed venues.

• A record of successful university-level teaching and curriculum

development, typically including prior experience at the rank of
Assistant Professor or equivalent. We are willing to consider
candidates currently at the advanced Asistant Professor level who
would be eligible for hire at the Associate Professor level.

• A demonstrated record of securing external funding to support

research and program development.

• Ability to translate research findings for practitioner and

community audiences.

PREFERRED:

• Experience designing or validating assessment instruments

related to learning readiness or developmental outcomes.

• A sustained track record of partnership work with schools,

districts, or community organizations, particularly in urban or
underserved settings.

• A demonstrated record of mentoring graduate or doctoral

students to successful completion, including dissertation
chairing.

• Interdisciplinary leadership experience, particularly with

researchers in language development, human development, or public
health.

• Evidence of service and leadership within professional

organizations or editorial boards.

The expected base pay salary range for this position is $123,002 -
$179,905.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin December 3, 2026.

Applicants are required to provide:

• Curriculum Vitae
• A Research and Teaching Statement (in a single document)

describing your interest and qualifications for the position,
including information that describes relevant experiences (include
evidence of effective teaching as available) and understanding of
the School's mission, vision, and values.

• Three names of references who can attest to your qualifications

for the position. We will only contact references for
finalists.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum
salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins
University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all
candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range.
The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary
and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include
the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work
experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training
and other factors, as reasonably determined by the
University.

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