Assistant Professor of Education in Childhood Ed and/or Special Ed
About Russell Sage College:
Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college of approximately 2,600 students. Through a strong liberal education curriculum and progressive academic programs, Russell Sage College serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Russell Sage College also offers online programs.
Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities.
Job Description:
The Department of Professional Education Programs of The Esteves School of Education at Russell Sage College invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Education in Childhood Education and/or Special Education, effective for Academic Year 2025/2026.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Teaching load of 7-8 courses per academic year (Fall and Spring semesters) including supervision of student teachers.
- Advising students in the undergraduate and graduate childhood and special education programs
- Service and scholarship appropriate for a tenure-track position at a teaching institution.
The estimated base academic year salary range for this position is $52,000- $55,000, commensurate with experience.
Requirements:
- A terminal degree in education with an emphasis on PK-8 education and special education experience
- Leadership focus and experience
- Ability to work with diverse students and colleagues, success in creating inclusive classrooms and environments, and knowledge/experience with a variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives/social-emotional learning.
- Teaching credentials and a minimum of 10 years of teaching experience in K-8 classrooms and/or special education settings.
- Ability to teach, mentor, and advise a diverse student population in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
- Understanding of the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards
- Understanding of Special Education law and processes
- Understanding of New York State teacher credential processes
- Demonstrated evidence of experience in social-emotional learning and/or positive education
- Experience and Knowledge in The Science of Reading
- Understanding of positive behavior support and asset-based teaching
- Evidence of successful teaching in higher education or comparable experience in the field of education
- Demonstrated evidence of working for social justice and equity for learners.
- Knowledge of linguistically and culturally responsive practices grounded in principles of equity.
- Experience teaching and advising students in education programs at the institution
- Willingness to service the college in necessary capacities including, but not limited to, serving on committees, advising clubs, and participating in CTL.
- Familiarity with the Boyer Model and scholarship
- Ability to develop effective partnerships with community stakeholders and colleagues across various disciplines.
- Knowledge of and experience with collaboration using a strengths-based equity-minded approach with colleagues in the workplace and/or in an education setting
