The State University of New York Looking for Assistant/Associate Professor at New Paltz, NY Full Time

SUNY New Paltz Vacancy

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Teaching and Learning

Budget Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Local Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Early Childhood & Childhood, Reading Education

Posting Date: October 19, 2023

Classification: N/A

Duties: The Department of Teaching and Learning at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz is pleased to announce a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor faculty position in Early Childhood & Childhood, Reading Education to begin fall 2024. We seek candidates with expertise in strategies, assessment, and theory of literacy instruction, including but not limited to procedures, skills, techniques, and materials for phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

The successful candidate will teach in the Department of Teaching and Learning’s undergraduate B-6 generalist certification program, which graduates up to 150 B-6 teacher candidates each year. The program is supported by a full-time professional advisor and a full-time fieldwork office. The successful candidate will also pursue a program of scholarly research and publication and participate in the faculty governance system by serving on School of Education and University-wide committees.

Other duties for this role include but are not limited to:

• Teach and advise students in the undergraduate Early Childhood & Childhood Education program (Note: 18 credits per academic year or the equivalent of three, 3-credit courses per semester is the standard teaching workload although release time can be given for administrative responsibilities).
• Teach reading/literacy courses in the strategies, assessment, and theory of literacy instruction, including but not limited to procedures, skills, techniques, and materials for phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Pursue a program of scholarly research and publication.
• Cultivate candidates’ field experiences by working with school colleagues in rural, suburban, and urban settings.
• Develop partnerships with local school districts.
• Participate in faculty governance including service to the department, university, and local community by serving on School of Education and University-wide committees

Qualifications: Required:

• An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in elementary education or a related field is required. Exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered.
• Experience teaching in elementary education settings is required

Preferred

• Demonstrated effectiveness in college teaching
• Experience with coordination and program administration
• A record of scholarship is highly desirable
• Hold or be eligible to hold New York State licensure in elementary education

Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.

Candidates Will Be Required To Electronically Submit

• Cover letter
• CV
• contact information for three professional references
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2249

Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 11/15/23

Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery-compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/

Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2249

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