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Overview

The Assistant/Associate Professor is a full-time faculty member with all the duties and responsibilities of ranked faculty at the Graduate School of Education, with expertise in Early Childhood Education & Special Education. This position will also work closely with the program Chair and the Office of Clinical Practice to promote alignment of course content with the candidate's clinical experience.

Responsibilities

+ Teach graduate courses in the programs offered for initial teacher certification in both general education and teaching students with disabilities (grades B-2)

+ Maintain knowledge of standards and curriculum guidelines by NYSED, NYCPS, AAQEP, DEC and other agencies, with special emphasis on early literacy, math, and teaching students with disabilities in early childhood settings

+ Serve as an instructional leader, facilitating, and participating with collaborative faculty teams to supervise and mentor teacher candidates

+ Participate in the clinical supervision of candidates, in coordination with the Office of Clinical Practice

+ Support the Chair with virtual and in-person orientation activities for new cohorts, and support the design and implementation of top-quality PD events for partners

+ Contribute new initiatives, such as induction programs, to better prepare novice teachers as they complete their programs at GSE and obtain initial certification

+ Provide academic advisement to program candidates

+ Maintain a current record of scholarly activities and publications, as well as professional service

+ Serve on Graduate School of Education committees

+ Support and contribute to program-level continuous improvement for national/professional accreditation

+ Uphold the missions and values of Touro University and the GSE Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

+ Earned doctorate in Education, Special Education, or related field

+ Successful classroom teaching experience of three or more years, working with diverse students

+ Successful experience in assessment and data use in early childhood and special education classrooms with evidence of positive learning and development for diverse groups of students

+ Experience in course and program design

+ Commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy

+ Demonstrated ability for scholarly productivity

+ Experience with assessment and effective teaching methodologies for students with special needs utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methods, instructional and assistive technologies, and educational resources for educational equity and access

+ Experience in teaching and designing online courses is preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

+ Knowledge of school and Community-Based Organizations and experience building partnerships in diverse communities

+ Experience with Quality Stars and/or the Pyramid Model and NY State Initiatives such as Universal Pre-K Experience and knowledge of the IFSP process, early intervention, and turning five IEP strategies.

+ Experience using Canvas and other technology in educational settings Active involvement in professional organizations

+ Expertise in urban education Experience with students with multiple special needs

+ Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural skills across a wide range of mediums (including social media)

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook

+ Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, and other digital media and Teaching Strategies Platinum

Certifications/Licensures

+ Please include a cover letter with resume.

Travel

+ Some travel to Touro University GSE sites New York City including occasional evenings

Maximum Salary

USD $72,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $57,600.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

+ Full range of Health Plans

+ Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

+ Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

+ Dependent Care and Transit Programs

+ Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Short-term and Long-term disability programs

+ Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

+ Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

+ Generous Paid Time Off

+ Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

+ Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2025-12646

College TUNY - Graduate School of Education

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift Varies

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel As needed

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US