Visiting Assistant Professor of Education

Vassar College•Poughkeepsie, NY

1d•$89,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The Education Department invites applications for a one-year Visiting Assistant Professor of Education with a focus on Elementary Literacy (grades 1-6). This faculty member will teach courses that lead to New York State Elementary Certification, grades 1-6. We seek an individual with a strong commitment to promoting socially just, equitable, inclusive, and critically transformative learning environments. The teaching load is five courses per year. The courses to be taught include a year-long literacy development course for students in grades 1-6. This course is typically held at a local elementary school and the instructor supervises the students' literacy teaching with children. In addition to this course, the instructor will teach our introductory course, Issues in Contemporary Education (both spring and fall semester) and one course of their design based on their interests and expertise. The Education Department offers not only teacher certification, but also a major and correlate (minor) in Educational Studies. We seek a colleague with interests that engage critical theoretical perspectives.

Requirements

Doctorate in education or related field (ABD considered)
At least three years of literacy teaching experience at the elementary level with children of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
A record of potential for excellence in college teaching in a liberal arts setting

Nice To Haves

Expertise in or experience working in inclusive environments and with pre-service teachers are also highly valued.

Responsibilities

Teach courses that lead to New York State Elementary Certification, grades 1-6.
Teach a year-long literacy development course for students in grades 1-6, typically held at a local elementary school, and supervise the students' literacy teaching with children.
Teach the introductory course, Issues in Contemporary Education (both spring and fall semester).
Teach one course of their design based on their interests and expertise.

Benefits

Pay Transparency Disclosure: The annual base starting salary range for this position is $89,000 to $93,000 (USD). When extending an offer of employment, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) candidate’s education/training, work experience, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations.
This salary range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
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