Assistant Professor, Elementary Science and Math

The Ella Cline Shear School of Education at SUNY Geneseo seeks applicants for a tenure-track position for elementary math and science education methods for our undergraduate dual certification childhood programs, Early Childhood/Childhood and Childhood with Special Education.

The School of Education has a long and rich history of preparing teachers who are knowledgeable, skilled in their instructional practices, passionate about their work, and motivated to provide leadership within their profession. Our growing programs prepare teachers early in their program in diverse field experiences throughout the region. Our candidates are successful and have a 99% pass rate on the New York State Teacher Certification examinations and a high rate of employment after graduation. All teacher certification programs of the School of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School of Education offers undergraduate programs leading to initial teacher certification in Early Childhood and Childhood, Childhood with Special Education, and Adolescence Education and graduate program in Reading and Literacy (B-12).

Our priority is teaching excellence: We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting who is prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. A commitment to, and experience in, working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds is essential. We strongly encourage applications from minority candidates, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience with accessibility and/or inclusion initiatives.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching undergraduate coursework in elementary math and science methods and materials in the dual certification childhood undergraduate programs, such as Teaching Math and Science to Children and Advanced Mathematics Topics courses
• Coordinating the embedded field experience in the Teaching Math and Science to Children course with partner school district(s)
• Building and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with our field experience and student teaching partner schools/districts and supervising teacher education candidates in the field
• Providing academic advisement to undergraduate Early Childhood/Childhood and Childhood with Special Education students
• Participating in assessment and accreditation activities and other department service
• Contributing to the college and community, and/or provide professional service
• Conducting research and other scholarly work in area(s) of expertise

PREFERRED AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:   

• Earned doctorate in Elementary Math or Science Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Teaching & Learning, or closely related field or ABD with designated completion by time of appointment
• Knowledge of research-based math and/or science practices and theories
• Knowledge of math and science curricula and standards
• A minimum of three years of successful K-6 teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonginess in the classroom and workplace
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Evidence of or established track record of scholarly research and/or presentations

Preferred Qualifications:   

• New York State Teacher certification in childhood education
• Knowledge of New York State K-6 science and mathematics curricula and standards
• Five years of successful K-6 teaching experience
• Experience working in and with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive, antiracist, and/or multicultural education frameworks
• College/University full-time teaching experience
• Experience building and cultivating mutually beneficial partnerships with school districts or community organizations

APPLICATION DETAILS

For more information and to apply, please visit https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/4179.

The initial application should consist of the following:
1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications;
2) current CV;
3) contact information for three references (references will be invited to submit a letter of reference at the time of initial interview); and
4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (including sample syllabi, summary teaching evaluations, and/or documentation from formal teaching observations).

Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, application must be completed by March 6.

It is anticipated that initial interviews will be conducted in late March/early April and campus interviews will be conducted in mid/late April.

ABOUT SUNY GENESEO

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and contributions of each individual.
• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection, empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global communities.
• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the past and our obligations to the future.