Assistant Professor of Practice - Special Education

State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Special Education. The appointment emphasizes teaching undergraduates in teacher preparation programs and fostering inclusive educational practices within SUNY Albany’s School of Education.

The position includes teaching a 3+3 load across programs, supervising field experiences, and contributing to program assessment and accreditation activities, with opportunities for

Qualificações

• PhD or EdD in a field with focus on special education by Aug 21, 2027.
• Three+ years PreK-12 teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Teaching certification in students with disabilities or related area.
• Two+ years teaching undergraduate and/or graduate teacher preparation courses.
• Five+ years teaching undergrad/grad courses (preferred).
• PreK-12 student teaching supervision or cooperating teaching experience.
• Experience presenting at regional or national conferences.

Responsabilidades

• Teach introductory and advanced courses in area(s) of expertise.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (3+3 load) across programs as needed; supervise 6-8 students in field experiences.
• Provide feedback and attend professional disposition meetings when necessary.
• Attend department and program meetings; participate in assessment and accreditation activities.

Conhecimentos

Teaching experience with disabilities

Undergraduate/Graduate teaching

Student teaching supervision

Professional development

DEI and inclusive education

Conference presentations

Community engagement

Formação

PhD/EdD in Special Education or related field

Teaching certification in students with disabilities

Descrição da vaga

Assistant Professor of Practice - Special Education
State University of New York (SUNY) at Albany in Albany, NY

Type: Full-Time

Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Special Education
Ref. No.
WF260108

Position ID: 205970

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

The nationally ranked and accredited programs of the School of Education have been the springboard to outstanding careers in numerous fields. At UAlbany, students participate in a community of scholarship with a legacy of enhancing education in New York State and the nation, and which today is fulfilling a commitment to serve the needs of educators around the world.

The School of Education is committed to creating equitable, just, inclusive, and supportive educational experiences that empower all students as they prepare to change the world in the fields of education, mental health and beyond.

The School of Education is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice with expertise in Childhood, and/or Adolescent Special Education. We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The School of Education is a vibrant and inclusive community of students and faculty. In this community, students and faculty innovate and challenge via research, teaching and service to focus on education that meets the contemporary learning needs of society.

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 undergraduate and graduate courses (3+3 load per academic year) across programs as needed, based on candidate's expertise; supervision and evaluation of 6-8 students in clinical experiences including fieldwork, internship, and student teaching placements, including troubleshooting issues with the field experience office.
• Provide feedback and attend professional disposition meetings, when necessary.
• Attend departmental and program meetings; participate in assessment and accreditation activities and other department service.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to: Department Chair
• Supervises the following positions: N/A

Job Requirements

• Demonstrated interest in personal ongoing professional development, incorporation of research to practice, and/or community engagement activities.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, Special Education or related education area with a focus on special education from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 21, 2027. Candidates who do not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Three + years PreK-12 teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Teaching certification in students with disabilities or related area.
• Two + years teaching undergraduate and/or graduate teacher preparation courses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five + years teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• PreK-12 student teaching supervision and/or cooperating teaching experience.
• Experience presenting at regional or national professional conferences.

Working Environment

• Typical office and classroom environment

Professional Rank and Salary Range

• Lecturer (Academic-year appointment), Salary commensurate with experience.

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Pursuant to New York Labor Law §194-a, the University will not seek, request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or salary history information as a condition of employment consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited circumstances permitted by law.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, including interviews, please contact Rhonda Haines, the University's Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) in the Office of Human Resources, at [e-mail] or [phone]; requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.

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Preference will be given to applications received by November 18.