"Assistant Professor - School of Education - University at Albany"

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

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

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