Early Childhood Education Institute at OU-Tulsa

08/19/2026

BACK TO SCHOOL! ECEI researchers are returning to schools to recruit additional children to participate in one of our multiple research projects! Pictured are Denise Vega Ruvalcaba, Leah Smith, Candice Morrow, and Irving Martinez Hernandez during recruitment for the Child Achievement Research Partnership project!

08/11/2026

We're searching for our next full-time bilingual research associate! Research Associates administer child assessments and classroom observations, conduct field-based research, and work with our CAP Tulsa and Educare projects, among others. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of research, early childhood education, or social service experience. This position is bilingual preferred; some overnight travel may be required. The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $48,000 for this full-time, benefits-eligible position, which will start sometime in early September.

If you are interested in this position or know someone who would be interested, please visit this link: https://www.ou.edu/tulsa/early-childhood-education-institute/about-us/career-opportunities

08/10/2026

The ECEI provided an overview of the CLASS Pre-K measure at the Tulsa Educare preservice on Monday, Aug. 10 for Pre-K teachers and other related staff. Pictured from left: Jennifer Petty, Stephanie Farris, Hanna Lee, Melissa Acton, Cara Kelly, and Irving Martinez Hernandez. Looking forward to another great year partnering with Tulsa Educare! OU Education

07/28/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM! The ECEI is searching for a full-time bilingual Research Associate to work across projects conducting child assessments, classroom observations, and other project-related duties. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of research, early childhood education, or social service experience. Candidates must be bilingual (Spanish) and able to travel within Oklahoma to qualify for this position. The salary range for this position is $45,000-48,000 per year; it comes with full benefits. Estimated start date is in early September.

If you are interested in this position or know someone who would be interested, please visit OU’s job site here- https://jobs.ou.edu/jobs/educational-research-associate-bilingual-tulsa-oklahoma-united-states
The listing will close on August 21, 2026.

Pay Range: Target Salary Range $45,000-48,000 per year Benefits Eligible: Yes Work Schedule: Other Travel: Required For Best Consideration Date: August 21, 2026 Position Introduction: The Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) is searching for a Bilingual Research Associate to join our team of r...

07/21/2026

In case you missed it - be sure to check out the ECEI's latest quarterly newsletter. Read our latest Research Highlight, a Researcher Spotlight, Recent Events, and our latest publications!
https://mailchi.mp/ou/ecei-july2026-externalnewsletter-10140247 OU Education

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06/30/2026

The ECEI Educare team shared our data posters with families at Tulsa Educare MacArthur's "Passport to Learning" event, led by Educare Family Advocates.

06/24/2026

The National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC) June 22-24 in Arlington, VA was a success with ECEI research well-represented with six posters and one paper symposium. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to check out our posters and discuss our research! OU Education

06/23/2026

The first day of the National Research Conference on Early Childhood (NRCEC) featured ECEI's work in one paper symposium and three poster sessions, including these two posters from our OK-AIR Team. Pictured is ECEI's Diane Horm, along with several guests from the Children’s Environmental Health Network. Three more posters will be featured in today's session - if you're attending the NRCEC, don't miss it! OU Education

06/17/2026

ECEI and Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education - OU Tulsa researchers will share our applied research with six posters and one paper symposium at the upcoming Administration for Children and Families' National Research Conference on Early Childhood June 22-24 in Arlington, VA. If you’re attending, come see us and learn about our work on June 22 and 23! OU Education

05/19/2026

Know someone passionate about early childhood research? The Early Childhood Education Institute at OU is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (infant–toddler focus). Start Fall 2026.

Details & apply: https://apply.interfolio.com/185118

OU Education Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education - OU Tulsa OU-Tulsa