Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Teacher Education.

Review Date:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package.

Date of Appointment:
August 2026

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education will teach undergraduate and graduate courses; facilitate practicum and clinical experiences, supervise student teaching candidates relevant to background experiences, and participate in program review, evaluation, self-study, and College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) accreditation assessment processes.

In addition, the Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with a diverse array of students, colleagues, and external partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (or closely related field).
• A minimum of 3 years teaching experience as an educator in K-12 schools.
• A demonstrated ability to promote diversity and equity in schools and support all students' abilities to succeed in a multicultural and global community.
• A demonstrated ability to design instruction in alignment with disciplinary/content-area standards with a focus on interdisciplinary and authentic learning.
• A demonstrated understanding of the continuum of educator professional learning, including its essential theoretical frameworks.
• Ability to teach through various modalities, including in person and online instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching the College of Education, Health and Human Services Conceptual Framework with an emphasis on teaching for social justice.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Teacher Education (or closely related field).
• 5+ years of teaching experience and professional certification as a K-12 classroom teacher in Childhood Education, Early Childhood Literacy Instruction, Science(s), or Special Education.
• Higher education teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated emphasis on teaching for social justice, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning.
• Exemplify dedication to empowering underrepresented groups and individuals through multicultural resources and critical perspectives.
• Experience with clinical experiences in teacher education and/or instruction at all levels.
• Demonstrated interest and professional learning in current trends in higher education, such as universal design for learning, accessibility in higher education, and the use of generative AI tools in education.

Application Instructions:

To Apply Submit:

• A cover letter addressing the qualifications for the position.
• A written statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion that explains how your commitment to the college's values of diversity, equity and inclusion of underserved populations has been demonstrated in your career experiences, professional development, or community services (job roles, certification, volunteer work, etc.).
• Your curriculum vitae.
• Unofficial transcripts for all required degrees showing degree awarded and date conferred (official transcripts will be required upon hiring).
• The names, titles, and contact information for three professional references.

electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Official transcripts are required at time of appointment. All required documents must be uploaded in order for your application to be reviewed and considered.