: The School of Education and Professional Studies at the SUNY College at Potsdam invites applications for a full-time (12-month) non-tenure-track Lecturer position of Elementary Education in the Department of Teacher Education. With a commitment to enhancing diversity and equity for all students, this position focuses on excellence in teaching while providing opportunities to purposely engage with P-12 education partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting curricula and teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses for SUNY Potsdam's Elementary Education programs during the fall, spring and summer semesters. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supervising teacher candidates in practicum and/or student teaching placements. While a variety of instructional modalities may be required, including online, this is a residential position at the SUNY Potsdam campus. Additional duties of the position will include participation in department and program meetings; participation in faculty governance; contributing to the assessment and accreditation activities of the School and College; and participation in partnership advisory committees. Online, evening, weekend, and/or off-site teaching may be required. Application review will begin immediately.
Required Qualifications:
: A successful candidate will have: 1. Earned a master's degree in education or a closely related field from an accredited institution; 2. At least 3 years of successful classroom teaching in a P-6 setting; 3. Taught courses at the college level; and 4. Competence in using a variety of educational technologies, including learning management systems (e.g., Brightspace, Teams). We are seeking candidates who possess communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with a diverse array of students, faculty, and staff. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to creating, fostering and sustaining an inclusive environment in and out of the classroom. We are, especially, seeking candidates who have the desire to teach and/or learn to teach a varied and evolving curriculum.
Preferred Qualifications:
: Preference will be given to candidates who have: 1. Experience working with pre-service education students; 2. Supervised classroom field practicum and student teaching experiences; 3. Designed and/or taught classes in an online or hybrid environment; 4. Experience collaborating with various departments or community partners to foster success of underrepresented groups; and 5. Have knowledge of assessment and accreditation processes. Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the
Job:
: A successful candidate will: Maintain a teaching/supervision load of no more than 15 credit hours per semester (fall and spring) within the candidate's disciplinary area; Conduct administrative duties and maintain a teaching load during the summer within the candidate's disciplinary area; Assist with the tracking of teacher candidates' knowledge, skills, and dispositions; Collaborate with assessment personnel and program/department faculty to assist in collecting assessment data and contributing to program reports related to assessment and accreditation timelines (i.e., Specialty Program Assessment ( SPA ) reports, CAEP , Campus Assessment Cycle); Attend relevant department and program meetings in keeping with roles and responsibilities; Participate in faculty governance; Engage in professional service appropriate to rank; and Actively participate in student retention and recruitment activities. Special Instructions to
Applicants:
: Please submit: Cover Letter CV Teaching Philosophy List of 3 references with contact information, including email addresses (other document 1)