Description
Overview
The Assistant or Associate Professor plays a pivotal role in the Master of Science Alternative Programs in Education and Special Education for Birth to Grade 2, Grades 1-6, Adolescent Special Education in Grades 7-12, and the PK-12 Special Education programs. Working closely with the Program Chair, the individual is responsible for designing and delivering program courses that focus on ensuring overall program effectiveness. The individual is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, advises, and supervises master's-degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative learning, and demonstrates scholarly productivity.?? The Assistant or Associate Professor works with the Program Chair in all aspects of program design.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Designs, revises, and teaches graduate courses in Master of Science Alternative Programs in Education and Special Education for Birth to Grade 2, Grades 1-6 and the Adolescent Special Education in Grades 7-12.
Maintains knowledge of current research and trends in teaching and learning for PreK-12 students with special needs, including those with social-emotional disabilities and low incidence disabilities.
Experience with assessment and effective teaching methodologies for students with diverse needs utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methods, instructional and assistive technologies, and educational resources for educational equity and access, in online, remote, and in-person settings.
Supervises teacher candidates in school settings.
Serves as an instructional leader, facilitating and participating with collaborative faculty teams, course revisions, and developing and sustaining transformative pedagogy in graduate teaching and learning, whether online, remotely, or in-person.
Builds and maintains clinical partnerships with schools and mentors in PreK-12 education, fostering connections and contributes to the development of a clinically-rich teacher education preparation program.
Provides academic advisement to program candidates and outreach to potential candidates.
Maintains a current record of scholarly activities and publications, as well as professional service.
Serves on Graduate School of Education committees, participating in both online and in-person meetings as required.
Supports and contributes to program level continuous improvement for national/professional accreditation.
Engages in successful grant writing.
Upholds the missions and values of Touro College and the Graduate School of Education in both online and in-person contexts.
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include both online and in-person responsibilities. Lead course teams
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Earned doctorate in Education, or related field, ABD with anticipated conferral date within one year of hire considered.
At least three years teaching experience in PreK-12 classroom, working with students who have diverse learning needs.
Experience in course and program design. Successful experience in assessment and data use in the PreK-12 and higher education classrooms with evidence of positive learning and development for diverse groups of students.
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy.
Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural skills across a wide range of mediums, including social media.
Competence with online learning platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, & Zoom.
Ability to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and using innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
Expertise with educational technologies such as PlayPosit, Yuja, Nearpod, and other digital tools and media.
Experience with online teaching.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook.
Some travel to Touro University GSE sites in New York City, including occasional evenings, as needed.
Maximum Salary
USD $82,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $65,600.00/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, religious 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.
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Job Locations US-NY-New York
ID 2024-10629
College TUNY - Graduate School of E
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