Assistant Professor of Education

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• School of Social & Behavioral Sciences (Full-Time Faculty Only) 1

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences;
Education Department

$75,000 - $80,000

The Marist University Education Department seeks candidates for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Education to begin in Fall 2027.

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced teacher-scholar who will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education by supporting and developing current and aspiring elementary and secondary teachers.

The program addresses teaching holistically by developing professional educators who:

• Deeply understand themselves and their learners.
• Are committed to supporting the success of all learners.
• Possess extensive pedagogical and technological content knowledge.
• Can integrate academic content through immersive, inquiry-based instruction.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in teacher education, consistent with the applicant’s areas of expertise and the department’s curricular needs.
• Advise students on academic progress and NYS certification requirements.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to presentations and publications.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participate in department, school, and faculty meetings and engage in key initiatives at all these levels as part of a departmental team engaged in continuous improvement efforts.

We welcome candidates with expertise in teaching and research at the elementary and/or secondary level in one or more areas, particularly in areas at the intersection of literacy instruction (reading and writing), educational technology, social-emotional learning, English Language Learning (ELL), and teacher education. The successful candidate will require:

• A doctorate in Education or related field by the fall of 2027
• A student-centered approach in guiding the next generation of teachers
• Proven success for accomplishment in scholarship that is commensurate with the tenure expectations of a university committed to a "teacher-scholar" model
• 3-5 years of teaching experience in pre-K to grade 12 schools
• The ability to model culturally responsive pedagogical approaches across all courses and foster an inclusive classroom environment

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in pre-K to grade 12 education methods and instruction. Supervision and assessment of student teachers may also be included. Applicants should have an active research agenda that leads to high-quality peer reviewed publications and the ability to mentor student projects. Also responsible for the advisement of students and participation as part of a departmental team engaged in continuous improvement efforts.

• Experience engaging with learners and communities representing varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in PreK–12 educational settings
• Prior experience teaching at the college level
• Flexibility to teach evening courses as part of our growing graduate program offerings

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The Teacher Education Department is a member of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences along with departments for Psychology, Crime and Justice Studies, and Social Work. The Teacher Education Department offers a variety of teacher preparation programs including: (1) elementary education, grades 1-6, with dual certification for students with disabilities (2) birth through second grade add-on teacher certification, and (3) adolescence education, grades 7 – 12, with dual certification for students with disabilities in eight content areas (English, math, social studies, biology, chemistry, earth science, Spanish, and French).

The department also offers two master’s level degrees:
Master of Arts in Teaching and Master of…