Assistant Professor in Teacher Education (4 positions)

Assistant Professor in Teacher Education (4 positions)

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.


Job Description:

The School of Education is seeking four full-time tenure track Assistant Professors with expertise in teacher education in Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescent, Special Education, and/or a specific subject area (science, mathematics, literacy, social studies). We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates and graduates enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The successful applicant will engage with colleagues whose research interests and scholarship span pre-K to post-graduate education and who prepare students to be innovative scholar-leaders. The candidate should be prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. Duties will include teaching courses across undergraduate and graduate programs as needed (2+2 load per academic year) based on candidate's expertise; publishing and obtaining funding to support research in their area of educational expertise; advising students; attending departmental and program meetings; and serving on department, school, and university committees.


Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction, teacher education, educational psychology, specific education subject area, and/or related education area from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 1, 2025. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
• Active research program in early childhood, childhood, adolescent, educational psychology, specific education subject area (e.g., mathematics, social studies, literacy, and/or special education as evidenced by scholarly and professional publications, presenting at regional and/or national professional conferences.
• Three or more years experience in full-time classroom teaching in PK-12 settings.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate education courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in personal ongoing professional development, incorporation of research to practice, and/or community engagement activities.
• Teaching certification in early childhood, childhood (elementary), adolescent (secondary), students with disabilities, literacy, or related area.
• Experience seeking and/or securing research funding.
• Ability to teach courses across program areas.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Professor, Salary commensurate with experience.

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Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Writing sample or publication
• Contact information for three references
• Other: Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research agenda, teaching experiences, and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae; example of their scholarship (articles, chapters, or books); and three letters of reference or the names and full contact information of three references. *Finalists will be required to present on their program of research.

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A review of applications will start on December 8, 2024 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.