Clinical Assistant Professor - Literacy Teachin

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor - Literacy Teachin...
Job Description:

The Clinical Assistant Professor will teach masters and undergraduate literacy courses via on-campus, online, and hybrid formats and provide service related to practicum experiences and culminating projects within the Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning. The Clinical Assistant Professor will advise both new and continuing students and facilitate workshops and orientations. They will also engage in curriculum development and support accreditation.

This 12-month position will have an initial one-year appointment that is renewable annually.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Teaching, online and on campus, including a 2+2+2 load.

* Program coordination and service:

* Assist in organizing practica, on campus and online (i.e., build and maintain partnerships with school districts and community organizations, arrange logistics, track students, attend school and university based student celebrations). Assist in collection and maintenance of data for accreditation.

* Coordinate MS culminating projects (i.e. facilitate online information sessions, review capstone projects, support student revisions).

* Advise online and on-campus masters students. Provide candidates with appropriate referrals to campus support services.

* Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

* Reports to:

Chair, Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning

Job Requirements:

* Teach literacy courses reflective of current research, New York State Standards, and practice.

* Explain program requirements in clear and concise terms.

* Meet the department's and student's needs and manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.

* Work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.

* Communicate and engage effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.

* Collaborate and partner with other university and community stakeholders to support candidate students' success.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

* PhD/EdD or ABD in literacy, teacher education, educational psychology, curriculum development, or related field with an emphasis on literacy education from a college or University accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.

* Teaching experience as instructor of record or teaching assistant in higher education or professional development

* Minimum 3 years PreK-12 teaching experience within a US context

* Teaching certification (NYS or eligible)

* 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

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience engaging in school-community partnerships (e.g., student teaching cooperating teacher, community outreach, fieldwork supervision)

* Advising experience (e.g., academic advising, mentoring, coaching, advising student groups)

Working Environment:

* Typical office environment

* Pre-K-12 school settings (includes travel to area schools)

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range:
Clinical Assistant Professor, Salary commensurate with experience

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