Literacy Education: Assistant Professor of Practice

University at Albany, SUNY; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany, SUNY School of Education seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Literacy Education to teach across undergraduate and graduate programs and mentor students. The appointment focuses on excellence in instruction and student development, with engagement in scholarship and ongoing professional growth.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. or Ed.D in education and possess teaching experience in comprehensive literacy instruction for diverse learners, including

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in education, teaching and learning, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, literacy education, or related field by Aug 21, 2027.
• Three+ years of full-time PK-12 classroom teaching experience.
• Teaching certification in early childhood, elementary, literacy, bilingual education, or ENL.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and advanced courses across undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Mentor students and supervise student research or teacher preparation activities.
• Attend department, school, and university meetings; participate in committees.
• Engage in scholarship and publishing in area of educational expertise.
• Remain current in field and contribute to program development and improvement.

Skills

PK-12 teaching experience

Undergraduate/graduate teaching

Teaching certification

Education

PhD or EdD in education or related field

Job description

The University at Albany, SUNY School of Education seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice in Literacy Education to teach across undergraduate and graduate programs and mentor students. The appointment focuses on excellence in instruction and student development, with engagement in scholarship and ongoing professional growth.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. or Ed.D in education and possess teaching experience in comprehensive literacy instruction for diverse learners, including