SUNY New Paltz Vacancy
External Posting (Faculty)
Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:
Department: Teaching and Learning
Budget Title: Assistant Professor
Local Title: Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Curriculum & Instruction
Posting Date: October 19, 2023
Classification: N/A
Duties: The School of Education at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz is pleased to announce a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in Early Childhood Curriculum & Instruction to begin in the fall of 2024. The School of Education is proud to prepare caring, critical, and reflective professionals and is an outstanding provider of teacher education programs that support pre-service and in-service teachers to become agents of change in the field. Future educators are prepared to work with diverse learners of all ages and levels of ability. Through partnerships with disciplinary faculty in the sciences, arts, and humanities, as well as with local school districts, courses and programs provide a rich mixture of pedagogical theory, subject competency, and practical experiences, with an emphasis on clinical practice and real-life classroom application.
The Early Childhood/ Childhood Education (ECCE) program, currently the second largest major at SUNY New Paltz, offers three ECCE programs that prepare candidates to work with young learners from nursery through the sixth grade: The B-6 dual certification program, the Early Childhood Studies non-certification program, and the Early Childhood B-2, dual degree program.
Applicants with expertise in the areas of early childhood development and curriculum and instruction are invited to apply. This is a full-time, tenure track position beginning fall 2024, with a teaching load of three 3-credit courses (or equivalent) per semester. The successful candidate will work with students in all three of the undergraduate programs identified above. There will also be the opportunity to teach early childhood courses in the M.S.T and M.S.Ed. graduate programs. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a variety of course topics including early childhood development, curriculum and instruction, and assessment and behavioral management for young children Birth-2nd grade. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to engage in appropriate research and other scholarly activities, advise students, and provide service to the programs, school, university, and community.
Qualifications: Required:
• An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in early childhood education or a related field is required. Exceptional ABD candidates with a firm completion date will be considered
• Expertise in the areas of early childhood development and curriculum & instruction
• Experience teaching in early childhood education settings is required
Preferred:
• Demonstrated effectiveness in college teaching
• A record of research and scholarly achievements
• Successful experiences working with students and families in diverse settings
• Research and teaching skills related to professional experiences with high-needs or urban schools
• Hold or be eligible to hold New York State licensure in early childhood or elementary education
Contact Information: Electronic submissions required. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3628.
Candidates will be required to electronically submit:
• Cover letter
• CV
• Two examples of creative and/or scholarly work
• contact information for three professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy
Please apply by visiting https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2247
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; priority given to those received by November 15th, 2023
Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled; priority given to applications received before 11/15/23
Other important information about this vacancy: This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.
SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.
Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at https://www.newpaltz.edu/police/clery-compliance/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/
Web Site: https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/postings/2247
