Professor in Residence

Professional Development Schools (PDS) are innovative partnerships between colleges of schools of education and P-12 schools. PDS schools engage in the professional preparation of teacher candidates, faculty development, inquiry related to improved practice, and student success. Professors in Residence work in PDS schools on a part‑time basis supporting the continuum of teachers through professional development.

• Lead or facilitate professional development (e.g., workshops, grade level/dept. meetings, book studies, PLCs) for teachers, support staff, and other district personnel, engaging in shared inquiry to improve student learning.
• Meet with school principal/director and others as appropriate to establish the scope of work and SMART goals for the academic year, attending faculty meetings and joining school committees (e.g., PD, SCIP, PLC) when invited.
• Serve as a WP liaison to the PDS school by sharing information about WP workshops, conferences and new programs/certifications as well as connecting the students and staff to faculty and events at the university.
• Work the equivalent of one day (6 hours) per week at the PDS site to equal 16 days (96 hours) per semester or 32 days (192 hours) per academic year.

• Masters in an Education related field.
• Five or more years teaching experience at varying grade levels.
• Appropriate certification in required content areas (e.g., Early Childhood, ELA, SPED, ESL, Math, Science, the Arts).
• Ability to work both online and in person during the school day.

• Supervisory/coaching experience, administrative experience.
• Urban teaching experience.

• Ability to organize and present information in an engaging format.
• Ability to effectively address competing wants and needs by developing and sustaining collegial working relationships in a diverse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to set and work collaboratively toward common goals.
• Demonstrated commitment to student and teacher success using positive and innovative strategies.

Pay Rate: $4,750.00 per semester.

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law.

Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.