Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Assistant Professor Teaching Literacy

Higher Education FacultyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$63.2k - $79k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

An earned doctorate in Education or a related field is required; ABD candidates with anticipated conferral within one year of hire may be considered.
At least three years of successful PreK-12 classroom teaching experience working with students who have diverse learning needs is required.
Successful experience using assessment and data in the PreK-12 classroom, with evidence of positive learning and development for diverse student groups, is required.
Experience in course and program design is required.
A commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy is required.
Demonstrated ability for scholarly productivity is required.
Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural skills across a wide range of mediums are required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, PlayPosit, Yuja, and other digital media is required.

Responsibilities

Design, revise, and teach graduate courses in the Master's Program in Teaching Literacy, PreK-12, using online and occasional in-person formats in New York City and adjacent areas.
Maintain knowledge of current PreK-12 literacy curricula, including literacy education methodologies.
Use assessment, effective teaching methodologies, instructional delivery methods, instructional and assistive technologies, and educational resources to support students with diverse needs and educational equity and access in online and in-person settings.
Supervise candidates during clinical practice.
Serve as an instructional leader by facilitating and participating in collaborative faculty teams, course revisions, and the development and sustainment of transformative pedagogy in graduate teaching and learning.
Build and maintain clinical partnerships with schools and mentors in PreK-12 education and contribute to a clinically rich teacher education preparation program.
Provide academic advisement to program candidates and outreach to potential candidates.
Maintain a current record of scholarly activities and publications, as well as professional service.
Serve on Graduate School of Education committees and participate in online and in-person meetings as required.
Support and contribute to program-level continuous improvement for national and professional accreditation.
Engage in successful grant writing.
Attend three in-person faculty retreats per academic year in September, January, and June.
Travel to Touro University Graduate School of Education sites in New York City, including occasional evenings.
Perform other duties as assigned, including online and in-person responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of success as an educator preparer at the college or university level in traditional classrooms and online, including familiarity with online teaching platforms and programs.
Experience using Canvas and other technology in educational settings.
Active involvement in professional organizations.
Successful grant writing.
Expertise in urban education.
Experience with students with multiple special needs.
Knowledge of school and community-based programs and experience building partnerships in diverse communities.

Overview

The Assistant Professor plays a pivotal role in the masters Program in Teaching Literacy, PreK-12. Working closely with the Program Chair, the individual is responsible for designing and delivering program courses that focus on teaching literacy skills to students in the PreK-12 grade levels and ensuring overall program effectiveness. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in literacy education. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the professor advises and supervises masters-degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative learning, GAE committees and demonstrates scholarly productivity in the field of literacy education.

Responsibilities

Designs, revises, and teaches graduate courses in Touro University Master's Program in Teaching Literacy, PreK-12, both in online and occasional in-person formats in New York City and adjacent areas
Maintains knowledge of current PreK-12 literacy curricula, including literacy education methodologies
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, both in online and in-person settings
Supervises candidates during clinical practice
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 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 University and the Graduate School of Education in both online and in-person contexts
Attends three in-person faculty retreats per academic year in September, January, and June
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include both online and in-person responsibilities

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Earned doctorate in Education, or related field, ABD with anticipated conferral date within one year of hire considered
Successful PreK-12 classroom teaching experience of three or more years, working with students who have diverse learning needs
Successful experience in assessment and data use in the PreK-12 classroom 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

Desired Qualifications:

Evidence of success as an educator preparer at the college or university level in traditional classrooms and online, including familiarity with online teaching platforms and programs
Experience using Canvas and other technology in educational settings
Active involvement in professional organizations
Successful grant writing
Expertise in urban education
Experience with students with multiple special needs
Knowledge of school and community-based programs and experience building partnerships in diverse communities is highly desirable

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural skills across a wide range of mediums (including social media)
Technology Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook
Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, PlayPosit, Yuja and other digital media

Certifications/Licensures

Please include a cover letter with salary expectations.

Travel

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

Maximum Salary

USD $79,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $63,200.00/Yr.

About the Company

Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Touro University is a private, nonprofit institution in New York with undergraduate, graduate and professional education rooted in Jewish scholarship and service to the wider community. Its schools teach liberal arts, business, technology, education, law and Jewish studies, alongside medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health professions. The Lander Colleges accommodate Jewish religious commitments, while other divisions serve a broader mix of learners and its network includes affiliated medical schools in other states. Academic programs combine classroom learning with research, clinical training and professional practice. Chartered in 1970, Touro opened to students in 1971 and has its headquarters in New York, New York.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
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Headquarters: New York, NY
Founded: 1971

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