"Assistant Professor - School of Education"

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Assistant Professor - School of Education

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 at the University at Albany, State University of New York is seeking four full-time tenure track Assistant Professors with expertise in teacher education in Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescent, Special Education, and/or one of these specific subject areas (mathematics, literacy, social studies). We seek candidates with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduate and graduate students 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

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; mentoring students; attending departmental and program meetings; and serving on department, school, and university committees.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to Department Chair
• Supervises the following positions: Graduate Assistants

Job Requirements:

Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D in curriculum and instruction, teacher education, 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 15, 2026.
• 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.
• Active research program in early childhood, childhood, adolescent, educational psychology, special education, and/or a specific subject area (i.e., mathematics, social studies, and/or literacy) 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.
• 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

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 with teaching courses about multilingual learners
• Experience seeking and/or securing research funding.
• Ability to teach courses across the School's teacher education majors.

Working Environment:

• Typical office/instructional environment

Additional Information:

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

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=193336

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter/Statement of interest describing their research agenda, teaching experiences, teaching philosophy
• Writing Sample or Publication
• Three letters of reference or a names and contact information of three references

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A review of applications will start on October 24, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.