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Assistant Professor of Education - Special Education

Employer
Marist College
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 5, 2021


Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Education – Special Education

Department/

School:

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences; Education Department

Job Summary:

The Marist College Education Department seeks candidates for the tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Education to begin in fall 2022. In particular, we seek faculty with expertise in special education for students with severe disabilities. A background in adolescence special education (grades 7-12) is also preferred.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements for the position include an earned doctorate in special education or a related field from an accredited university. In particular, we seek faculty with expertise in special education for students with severe disabilities. A background in adolescence special education (grades 7-12) is also preferred.

The successful candidate will have teacher certification, teaching experience in P-12 schools, and an ability to integrate technology into instruction. Applicants should be able to model culturally responsive pedagogical approaches across all courses and foster inclusive classroom environments. Of note, Marist has committed to building a new state-of-the art education methods classroom with adjoining maker space. Plans are to begin construction in the summer of 2022.

Essential Functions:

Primary responsibilities include:
  • Provide undergraduate and graduate instruction in P – 12 education methods, literacy instruction, and literacy assessment
  • Supervise student teaching as assigned
  • Responsible for advisement of students
  • Participation in departmental activities
  • Applicants should have an active research agenda that leads to high-quality peer reviewed publications and presentations.
Required Application Documents:

Cover letter; CV/Resume; Contact information for three professional references

About the Department and School:



The Education Department is a member of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences along with departments for psychology, criminal justice, and social work. The Education Department offers a variety of teacher preparation programs including: (1) elementary education, grades 1-6, with dual certification for students with disabilities (2) a birth through second grade add-on teacher certification, and (3) adolescence education, grades 7 – 12, with dual certification for students with disabilities in eight content areas (English, math, social studies, biology, chemistry, earth science, Spanish, and French). The department also offers an advanced master’s degree program in three delivery models: 5-year, summer hybrid, and campus-based formats.

The Education Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive climate. The School has taken leadership with several social justice initiatives, including Creating an Inclusive Community dialogues, the Marist Center for Social Justice Research, and the Marist College Diversity Leadership Institute.

About Marist College:

Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist is consistently recognized for excellence by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 385 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (10th Best Regional University/North, 5th Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. The College is top-ranked for long-term study abroad (#4 in the U.S.) by the U.S. State Department’s Open Doors report. Marist educates more than 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,400 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

About the Hudson Valley Region:

The Hudson River Valley is known for its rich landscapes, sustainable-foods, diverse culture, and has a wide variety of vibrant cities and historic towns. Follow your sense of adventure, find great food around every corner, engage with a proud community, and be a part of history right at Marist in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. Poughkeepsie and surrounding communities are among the most diverse in the state with easy access to New York City by way of Amtrak or Metro-North train service. For more information about the Hudson Valley region and its major cultural and recreational attractions, visit the link below to learn more: https://www.marist.edu/hudson-river-valley-life .

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Faculty

Location:

Marist College main campus, Poughkeepsie, NY

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

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