Assistant Professor, Education
State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY · Full Time
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- Candidates with a strong record in teaching, scholarship, and service who are prepared for a tenure-track faculty role in education may apply. The role is suited to educators with experience or interest in literacy instruction, English Language Learners, teacher preparation, and collaborative unive…
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Position Overview
This tenure-track Assistant Professor role in the Education Department is set to start in Fall 2026 and runs on a 10-month academic appointment. The position centers on combining literacy instruction with proven approaches for supporting English Language Learners (ELLs).
Teaching and Program Responsibilities
- Prepare future teachers to use research-based methods for supporting English Language Learners.
- Teach courses on literacy development across childhood and adolescence.
- Deliver instruction in pedagogical methods.
- Contribute to the development of literacy and ELL-related curriculum.
- Teach in both in-person and online formats.
Collaboration and Professional Practice
- Work as part of collaborative teaching teams.
- Engage in reflective teaching and learning as an active contributor to team-based academic work.
- Partner closely with university colleagues and professionals in regional partner schools.
Scholarship, Service, and Promotion Expectations
- Show evidence of strong teaching effectiveness.
- Maintain a record of scholarly publication and academic activity.
- Contribute meaningful service to the department and institution.
- Meet the expectations for tenure and promotion through teaching, scholarship, and service.
Department and Institutional Context
The Education Department is known for a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and teacher preparation. SUNY Plattsburgh’s teacher education programs are innovative, active, and AAQEP accredited, with a focus on preparing educators for early childhood through grades 1–6 and 7–12. The programs combine field experience, developmental and educational theory, subject knowledge, and critical pedagogy.
The School of Education, Health, and Human Services emphasizes ethical support for human well-being, practical learning, and critical thinking. The university serves a diverse student population and expects the selected candidate to demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded practices in teaching and program work.
Additional Information
Faculty participation in program assessment and continuous improvement activities is required as part of the department’s inquiry-based approach to strengthening academic programs.