Assistant Teaching Professor and Accreditation Officer, Education Studies

Skidmore Careers • Saratoga Springs, NY

113d • $73,301

About The Position

The Education Studies Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor and Accreditation Officer position beginning fall 2026. This is a renewable appointment with responsibilities in teaching and teacher education program accreditation. Faculty in the Education Studies Department prepare students for initial certification in New York State, grades 1-6. In addition, the Department’s on-campus lab school, the Early Childhood Center, provides a resource for teaching and research. The Education Studies Department holds national accreditation with AAQEP. Seven years of accreditation was granted in January 2023.

Requirements

• A minimum of a PhD/EdD degree in Education
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college and/or elementary level
• A robust commitment to undergraduate teacher education within a liberal arts context
• Experience with teacher education program accreditation

Responsibilities

• Teach 3 courses (12 credits) per year in curriculum and instruction, elementary teaching methods (e.g., science, social studies).
• Accreditation Officer responsibilities include staying current on standards, requirements and expectations of our accreditation agency (AAQEP); managing data collection and analysis; completing annual accreditation reports; preparing for and co-writing the Quality Assurance Report required for reaccreditation; and preparing and managing the campus visit of the AAQEP review team for reaccreditation.
• Contribute to department initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with choice and flexibility to support employees' needs and those of their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees