Assistant Professor

Daemen University•Town of Amherst, NY

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About The Position

The Education Department at Daemen University is seeking a full-time tenure track faculty member to teach in our undergraduate and graduate inclusive childhood and early childhood education programs. The successful candidate will be an experienced educator with a deep understanding of child development, instructional and assessment methods across elementary content areas, and culturally responsive/sustaining teaching practices. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the preparation of future educators and scholars committed to fostering inclusive learning environments in PK-12 education settings. This is a full-time benefits eligible position (tenure track). Daemen University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups in higher education and from those who are passionate about advancing equity and inclusion in the field of education. Assistant Professor of Inclusive Child/Early Childhood Education About This Opportunity Joining our Education team, the Assistant Professor will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

Teaching Certification in Childhood Education (1-6) and/or Early Childhood Education (B-2)
Terminal Degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education or a related field (ABD considered if a dissertation/capstone defense date is set)
At least 3 years of teaching experience in PK-12 settings
Experience teaching courses in higher education
Familiarity with a range of pedagogies and culturally and linguistically responsive-sustaining practices
Ability to teach instructional methods courses across elementary content areas (e.g., literacy, math, science, and social studies)
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and school partners in inclusive setting

Nice To Haves

Certification and/or expertise in teaching students with disabilities (i.e., Special Education)
Expertise in literacy, STEM, and/or adolescent teaching methods
Experience teaching in a variety of instructional modalities - in-person, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous)
Experience in curriculum design, course development, and/or program assessment
Fluency with instructional technology and experience integrating technology into instructional practice

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in inclusive education, focusing on early childhood and childhood curriculum and instructional methods across elementary content areas
Provide instruction on evidence-based practices and other effective strategies for diverse learners
Engage in course and curriculum development, aligning instructional practices with current research and educational standards
Advise and mentor students in their academic and professional development
Contribute to program assessment and continuous improvement efforts within the department
Collaborate with faculty colleagues to support inclusive pedagogical practices that are culturally and linguistically responsive
Participate in departmental meetings, faculty committees, and university service activities
Conduct scholarly research and contribute to the academic community through presentations, publications, and professional development

Benefits

Health insurance with an option of two plans: an HSA plan with the deductible funded by employer HSA contributions, or a copay plan.
Dental insurance through the Guardian network.
Vision insurance through the Guardian network, and an option between the VSP or Davis plans.
An 8% employer contribution to the retirement savings account when employees contribute just 5%.
Fully paid long term disability insurance, guaranteed-issue life insurance for new hires up to a volume of $150,000.
Tuition waiver for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. Entrance in Tuition Exchange scholarship opportunities to pursue education at other institutions.
Generous time off for administrative and staff employees.

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