Assistant Professor Elementary Teacher

State University of New York Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PDS partnerships

Job summary

The Department of Childhood/Early Childhood Education at SUNY Cortland invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Elementary Teacher Education starting August 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood and childhood programs in both in-person and online environments.

The appointee will demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship, advise students, observe practicum experiences, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in teacher education or related field, or ABD with completion date within first year.
• Knowledge of early childhood and/or elementary curriculum and pedagogy.
• Strong scholarship with research-based presentations or publications.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the early childhood and childhood programs.
• Advise students and support their success.
• Observe practicum and student teachers.
• Collaborate with professional development schools and partners.

Skills

Teaching

Online instruction

Advising

Research agenda

Education

Doctorate in Education

Job description

The Department of Childhood/Early Childhood Education in the School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Elementary Teacher Education position to begin in August 2027.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the early childhood and childhood programs in both in-person and online environments. The faculty member will demonstrate excellence in teaching and scholarship potential, a commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, and strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with a diverse array of students, colleagues, and external partners.

The Childhood/Early Childhood Education Department offers degree programs in Early Childhood and Childhood Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. We are committed to providing future educators with unique learning opportunities that merge coursework from our programs with early practice teaching experiences in our Professional Development School (PDS) consortium. Our programs prepare teachers to create child-centered, inquiry-based, and developmentally appropriate learning environments and to advocate for children's equitable educational opportunities from birth through grade six. We are committed to preparing teachers to respond to the needs of all children and families in an increasingly diverse and global society. Department faculty represent a rich array of interests with core values including effective leadership, policy formulation, inquiry, equity, eco-justice, and collaboration. The position provides an opportunity to join a department with an innovative approach to teacher education.

Major Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the early childhood and childhood programs in both face-to-face and online environments
• Advise and work with students to support their success
• Observe practicum and student teachers
• Work in professional development schools and build partnerships with schools and/or childcare centers

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in teacher education, elementary education, curriculum and instruction in a content area, or a closely related field, or ABD with a designated completion date within the first year of the appointment; knowledge of early childhood and/or elementary school curriculum and best practices for instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development; evidence of a scholarly agenda including research-based presentations and/or publications; and, excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of successful experience teaching in early childhood and/or elementary school settings; higher education teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level; experience teaching in a variety of formats (e.g., face-to-face, online, blended); demonstrated emphasis on teaching for social justice, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning; experience working collaboratively across diverse settings, including in professional development schools or in partnerships with P-6 schools and/or child care environments; and, demonstrated ability to utilize technology and integrate it into instruction.