Online Program Coordinator/Lecturer

University at Albany • Albany, NY

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About The Position

The Online Program Coordinator/Lecturer manages academic and online program functions for the Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning. The Online Program Coordinator/Lecturer will advise both new and continuing students, teach courses, and facilitate workshops and orientations. The Online Program Coordinator/Lecturer will provide candidates with appropriate referrals to campus support services, such as, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Services, and the Disability Access & Inclusion Student Services. The Online Program Coordinator/Lecturer will assist in the development and implementation of student learning outcomes and department outcomes. They will also engage in curriculum development.

Requirements

• A Doctoral terminal degree in education or a related area from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 12/31/2024. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging, relative to their role.
• Minimum of 3 years PreK-12 teaching experience.
• Program and/or leadership experience.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve.
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms.
• The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the department's and student's needs and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• Ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees.
• Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions and maintain confidentiality.
• Collaboration and partnering with other university and community stakeholders to support candidate students success.
• Proficient computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• PhD/EdD in teacher education, educational psychology, curriculum development, literacy or related field with an emphasis on literacy education.
• K-12 teaching certification.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• Experience supervising student interns/teachers in a school or University setting.
• Online teaching and/or learning experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and advise students.
• Review admissions applications.
• Assist with departmental course scheduling.
• Assess culminating projects.
• Lead orientations and workshops.
• Engage in on-going programmatic assessment to ensure program quality and adherence to accreditation standards, as applicable.
• Provide practicum placement support and coordination.
• Teach two courses/semester, including summer, at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Engage in systematic and ongoing reflection on teaching practice.
• Participate in Department, School, and University service, as applicable.
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, journals, etc. as appropriate to keep current on research and educational practices.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree