Assistant Professor of Practice - Special Education

University at Albany • Albany, NY

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About The Position

The University at Albany School of Education seeks a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice with expertise in Childhood and/or Adolescent Special Education. The successful candidate will teach undergraduates in teacher preparation programs and be prepared to teach introductory and advanced courses in their area of expertise. The position includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses across programs as needed, supervising students in clinical experiences, and participating in departmental, program, assessment, accreditation, and other service activities. The professional rank is Lecturer, with an academic-year appointment and salary commensurate with experience. The position reports to the Department Chair.

Requirements

• PhD or EdD in educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, Special Education, or a related education area with a focus on special education, from an appropriately accredited institution, by August 21, 2027. Candidates who do not hold the degree by that date will not be considered.
• At least three years of PreK–12 teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• Teaching certification in students with disabilities or a related area.
• At least two years of teaching undergraduate and/or graduate teacher-preparation courses.
• Demonstrated interest in ongoing professional development, incorporating research into practice, and/or community engagement activities.
• Ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within a diverse campus community.
• Ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to the role.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• PreK–12 student-teaching supervision and/or cooperating-teaching experience.
• Experience presenting at regional or national professional conferences.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (3+3 load per academic year) across programs as needed, based on the candidate’s expertise.
• Teach introductory and advanced courses in the candidate’s area(s) of expertise.
• Supervise and evaluate 6–8 students in clinical experiences, including fieldwork, internships, and student-teaching placements.
• Troubleshoot issues with the field experience office.
• Provide feedback and attend professional disposition meetings when necessary.
• Attend departmental and program meetings.
• Participate in assessment and accreditation activities and other department service.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and incorporate research into practice and/or community engagement activities.
• Develop inclusive and equitable relationships within the diverse campus community and support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree