Assistant Teaching Professor and Accreditation Officer, Education Studies

The Education Studies Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor and Accreditation Officer position beginning fall 2026. This is a renewable appointment with responsibilities in teaching and teacher education program accreditation. Faculty in the Education Studies Department prepare students for initial certification in New York State, grades 1-6. In addition, the Department’s on-campus lab school, the Early Childhood Center, provides a resource for teaching and research. The Education Studies Department holds national accreditation with AAQEP. Seven years of accreditation was granted in January 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 3 courses (12 credits) per year in curriculum and instruction, elementary teaching methods (e.g., science, social studies).
• Accreditation Officer responsibilities include staying current on standards, requirements and expectations of our accreditation agency (AAQEP); managing data collection and analysis; completing annual accreditation reports; preparing for and co-writing the Quality Assurance Report required for reaccreditation; and preparing and managing the campus visit of the AAQEP review team for reaccreditation.
• Contribute to department initiatives.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a PhD/EdD degree in Education
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college and/or elementary level
• A robust commitment to undergraduate teacher education within a liberal arts context
• Experience with teacher education program accreditation

Salary: $73,301

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Application Instructions: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Apply online: jobs.skidmore.edu

Questions? Please contact Hope Casto, Chair and Professor of Education Studies at hcasto@skidmore.edu