Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Position: Education

Alfred University's College of Liberal Arts & Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Education to begin August 2023. We seek an Education generalist--prepared to teach in some of the areas listed below--for a growing program in Teacher Education. We seek an educator committed to excellence in the field of teacher education who will help students connect theory and practice in the classroom and who brings a current understanding of pedagogical best practices, with an emphasis on educational technology. This position provides opportunities to mentor graduate and undergraduate students and to expand our programs in Early Childhood/Childhood Education and Adolescent Education.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching courses in one or more of the following areas:
  • Educational Psychology/Psychological Foundations
  • Math and Science Education
  • Childhood/Early Childhood Education Methods
  • Integrated Teaching Methods
  • Adolescent Education Methods
  • Graduate Literacy Program
  • Math for the Elementary Teacher
  • Classroom Technology
• Supervision of student teaching field experience
• Pursuing an active program of scholarly inquiry
• Advising and mentoring students
• Engaging in service to the Education Division, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the University, our community and the profession.

Requirements:

• Earned doctorate desired, ABD considered (for Instructor rank).
• PK-12 Classroom Teaching Experience
• Experience with Educational Technology
• Student Teacher Supervision
• Work with academically, culturally, and economically diverse learners in inclusive classroom settings.
• Use of Education Theory to inform teaching practice

Alfred University

Alfred University, located 75 miles south of Rochester, NY, is a selective, comprehensive university. An EOE/AA employer, Alfred University values diversity, high-quality teaching, creativity, global awareness, and inquiry-based learning. Teacher Education at Alfred University has expanded to include a thriving off-campus extension program at Corning Community College.

Application Process:

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2023. Send application letter, vita, statements on teaching philosophy and research plans, and three reference letters. Official transcripts will be required for employment.

Contact: Search Committee, Division of Education, Alfred University, 1 Saxon Drive, Alfred, New York 14802 or email nichols@alfred.edu. More information at www.alfred.edu/hr/

Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.