Faculty Position: Assistant Professor, Literacy Education (MSED) The Teacher Education Unit at the State University of New York, College at Plattsburgh

Assistant Professor, Literacy Education (MSED)

The Teacher Education Unit at the State University of New York,
College at Plattsburgh seeks a candidate for a tenure-track faculty
position in Literacy Education to begin Fall 2016. Our Literacy
Education faculty is committed to educating caring, competent, and
qualified teachers. Our program integrates extensive clinical
experiences, developmental and educational theory, content knowledge,
and critical pedagogy. We seek dynamic educators who value
learner-centered pedagogy, with attention to social justice,
diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. Experience integrating curriculum
areas is essential. Successful candidates will be expected to practice
and model reflective teaching and learning, and to work in
collaboration with other faculty and professionals in regional
schools. Evidence of effective teaching, a record of service to P-12
education and/or teacher preparation, and evidence of scholarly
activities and research will be required for tenure and promotion.

The innovative teacher education programs at SUNY Plattsburgh are TEAC
accredited focusing on the education of children from early childhood
settings through grades 1-6 and 7-12. Our programs integrate extensive
field experiences, developmental and educational theory, content
knowledge, and critical pedagogy. We have adopted an inquiry approach
to program improvement, and as such, faculty participation in program
assessment and improvement activities is required.

Responsibilities include: Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses;
teaching in a faculty cohort; supervising graduate and undergraduate
students in field experiences; advising graduate and undergraduate
students; participating in service activities internal and external to
campus; contributing to program development; and engaging in scholarly
activity. Evidence of effective teaching, publication and other
scholarly activities/research, and a record of service related to P-12
education and/or teacher preparation will be required for tenure and
promotion. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in a
distance learning format.

Required Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Education and a Master's
in Literacy; minimum of three years teaching in P-12 setting; evidence
of a strong developmental base with knowledge of multiple teaching
methodologies; demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with
college faculty and P-12 school personnel; and excellent written,
verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. The successful
candidate will have demonstrated ability to work effectively and
collegially with faculty, staff and administrators.

ABDs will be considered for appointment at a lesser (qualified) rank
and salary, upon proof that the applicant’s defense of his/her
dissertation will be scheduled within the first year of the
appointment. A successful ABD applicant will receive promotion to the
rank of Assistant Professor and a salary increment at the start of the
semester following verification of the terminal degree completion. An
ABD hire will be limited to a one-year appointment, subject to renewal
for one year only (two years maximum).

Preferred Qualifications: University level teaching experience;
literacy coaching or literacy specialist experience in a P-12 setting;
knowledge and experience with diverse children and families; knowledge
of current technological application; experience with social justice;
teaching certificate; public school teaching experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to
excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a
government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies
with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national
origin, disability, age and veteran status.

Salary: $50,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits. Review of
applications begins immediately and continues until the position is
filled. Application materials received by October 31 will be
guaranteed full consideration. Please apply to
http://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/6596 and include a resume/CV,
cover letter of interest, unofficial transcripts, a personal statement
of teaching philosophy, 1 current letter of reference and contact
information for two current references. Official transcripts from an
accredited institution will be required prior to employment.