Department of Education, National University of Tainan

1. Position: One Full-Time Faculty Member (Assistant Professor or above), Department of Early Childhood Education

2. Expected Start Date: February 1, 2027, or August 1, 2027

3. Qualifications:

(1) Educational Background: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Psychology, Counseling, or related educational fields from an accredited domestic or international university recognized by the Ministry of Education (MOE) of Taiwan. Applicants who have successfully passed their doctoral dissertation defense but have not yet received their degree certificate must submit official proof of passing the oral examination from their university and a letter from their dissertation advisor.

(2) Academic Specialization: Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in early childhood curriculum and instruction (including children's play, early childhood STEAM education, educational technology for young children, early childhood aesthetic education, and English-integrated early childhood instruction), early childhood special education, inclusive education, or child health and care, as well as related fields.

(3) Research Performance: (Applicants must satisfy at least one of the following criteria)

• Since 2016, applicants must have at least two papers published or accepted for publication in peer-reviewed domestic or international academic journals (with a full-text peer review process), including at least one publication in early childhood education or related fields. (Official proof of acceptance must be provided if the paper is accepted for publication.)
• Since 2016, applicants must have served as the Principal Investigator (PI) for at least one Teaching Practice Research Program project funded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) or research project funded by the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC).

(4) Professional Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in the following areas:

• Early childhood curriculum and instructional counseling/consultation
• Practical experience in early childhood special education or inclusive education
• Early childhood teacher education, or full-time / contract-based faculty positions with practical clinical teaching experience in preschools
• Experience in leading or executing projects under the MOE Teaching Practice Research Program or the Talent Cultivation Program for Subject-Specific Teaching Materials and Pedagogy

(5) Applicants must possess the proficiency to teach courses entirely in English and will be required to offer at least one course taught in English (or an EMI course) each semester.

(6) Applicants must meet the faculty qualification requirements for the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) professional curriculum pursuant to Article 6 of the Regulations Governing the Accreditation of Early Childhood Educare-Related Departments in Junior Colleges and Institutions of Higher Education promulgated by the Ministry of Education (MOE). Preference will be given to candidates with proven eligibility to teach these courses.

4. Document Submission:

(1) Personal Data Provision Agreement for Full-time and Part-time Faculty Applications, National University of Tainan

(2) Affidavit of Mainland China Citizenship and Identification Status (For Nominees and Incumbent Faculty/Staff)

(3) One photocopy of each degree diploma (Bachelor’s degree and above) and official academic transcripts for Master's and Doctoral degrees. (For degrees earned abroad, the diploma must be verified by a Taiwan overseas representative office.)

(4) One photocopy of both sides of the National Identification Card.

(5) One copy of the Application Form for Faculty Position at National University of Tainan (Appendix I) and the Academic Experience Summary Form (Appendix II). Please also email the electronic files to: rurupan@mail.nutn.edu.tw

(6) Photocopies of relevant proof of employment or professional experience certificates.

(7) Doctoral dissertation or promotion thesis.

(8) A maximum of 10 representative publications, with full texts attached.

(9) Syllabi of courses previously taught or qualified to teach.

(10) Other supporting materials demonstrating individual research performance, teaching achievements, industry connection, international experience, and interdisciplinary expertise.

5. Application Period: From now until December 7, 2026 (as evidenced by the postmark).

6. Mailing Address: Personnel Office, National University of Tainan

No. 33, Sec. 2, Shu-Lin St., West Central Dist., Tainan City 700301, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

     (Please send the application by registered mail with return receipt requested. Please clearly mark "Application for Full-time Faculty Position at the Department of Early Childhood Education" on the envelope.)

7. Remarks:

(1) Shortlisted candidates for interviews are required to conduct a teaching demonstration entirely in English.

(2) Newly appointed faculty members are obligated to serve in an administrative role for two years.

(3) Newly appointed faculty members are required to assist with teaching various courses within the department and providing student advising/counseling.

(4) Newly appointed faculty members are obligated to offer at least one English-Medium Instruction (EMI) or full-English course each semester.

(5) If the number of applicants is fewer than 10, the application deadline may be extended as necessary.

(6) Applicants who wish to have their application materials returned must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage.

(7) Contact Information: Department Coordinator: Miss Zhen-Ru Pan, Tel: 06-2133111 ext.681, Email:rurupan@mail.nutn.edu.tw

Download

• Faculty Recruitment
• Appendix I and II
• Personal Data Provision Agreement
• Affidavit of Mainland China Citizenship and Identification Status (For Nominees and Incumbent Faculty/Staff)