Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Assistant/Associate Professor - Master’s Program in Teaching Students with Disabilities, All Grades

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Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$67.2k - $84k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

An earned doctorate in special education or a related field is required; ABD candidates with an anticipated conferral date within one year of hire may be considered.
At least three years of successful PreK-12 classroom teaching experience with students with disabilities, including students with individualized education programs and diverse students, is required.
Successful experience using assessment and data in PreK-12 teaching of students with disabilities, with evidence of positive learning and development for diverse groups of students, is required.
Experience using Canvas or other learning management systems and instructional technologies to support effective teaching and learning is required.
Experience in course and program design is required.
A commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy is required.
Demonstrated scholarly productivity is required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
Proficiency in online learning platforms, including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, Play Posit, and Yuja, is required.

Responsibilities

Design, revise, and teach graduate courses in teaching students with disabilities across all grade bands.
Maintain current knowledge of early childhood, childhood, middle, and high school curricula, including literacy and mathematics, as used by the New York State Education Department, New York City Public Schools, and other systems.
Use assessment, effective teaching methodologies, instructional delivery methods, assistive technologies, and educational resources to support students with special needs and educational equity and access.
Support candidates' work related to the intersection of multilingualism and special education.
Supervise candidates during clinical practice and provide effective feedback.
Serve as an instructional leader by facilitating and participating in collaborative faculty teams, revising courses, and developing and sustaining transformative pedagogy in graduate teaching and learning in online and in-person contexts.
Contribute to clinical partnerships with schools and mentors in PreK-12 teaching students with disabilities and to development of a clinically rich teacher preparation program.
Provide academic advisement to program candidates and conduct outreach to potential candidates.
Maintain a current record of scholarly activities and publications and professional service.
Serve on Graduate School of Education committees.
Support and contribute to program-level continuous improvement for national and professional accreditation.
Write successful grants.
Attend three in-person faculty retreats per academic year in September, January, and June, as well as other meetings organized by the Graduate School of Education and Touro University.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include online and in-person responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of school and community-based programs and experience building partnerships in diverse communities.
Evidence of success as an educator preparer at the college or university level in traditional classrooms and online.
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.

Overview

The Assistant or Associate Professor plays a pivotal role in the upcoming Master of Science Program in Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades). Working closely with the Program Chair, the individual is responsible for designing and teaching program courses focused on PreK-12 teaching students with disabilities, and ensuring overall program effectiveness. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the professor advises and supervises master's degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative professional learning, GSE committees, and demonstrates scholarly productivity in the field of teaching students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Designs, revises, and teaches graduate courses in teaching students with disabilities (All grade bands)
Maintains current knowledge of early childhood, childhood education, middle, and high school curricula (NYSED/NYCPS and other), including literacy and mathematics
Experience with assessment and effective teaching methodologies for students with special needs, utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methods, instructional and assistive technologies, and educational resources for educational equity and access
Supports the candidate's work related to the intersection of multilingualism and special education
Supervises and provides effective feedback to 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
Contributes to clinical partnerships with schools and mentors in PreK-12 Teaching Students with Disabilities, and to the development of a clinically rich teacher 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
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, as well as any other meetings organized by the GSE and Touro University
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include both online and in-person responsibilities

Qualifications

Education/Experience

REQUIREMENTS:
- Earned doctorate in special education or related field; ABD with anticipated conferral date within one year of hire considered
- Successful PreK-12 teaching students with disabilities, with classroom teaching experience of three or more years, working with students who have individual education programs, and with diverse students
- Successful experience in assessment and data use in the PreK-12 teaching of students with disabilities in the classroom, with evidence of positive learning and development for diverse groups of students
- Experience using Canvas and other technology in educational settings to support effective teaching and learning in educational settings
- Experience using Canvas or other learning management systems, along with a range of instructional technologies to support effective teaching and learning in educational settings
- Experience in course and program design
- Commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy
- Demonstrated ability for scholarly productivity
Desired Qualifications:
- Knowledge of school and community-based programs and experience building partnerships in diverse communities is highly desirable
- Evidence of success as an educator preparer at the college or university level in traditional classrooms and online
- 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/Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural skills across a wide range of mediums (including social media)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Proficiency in online learning platforms, including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, Play Posit, Yuja, and other digital media

Travel

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

Maximum Salary

USD $84,048.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $67,238.00/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
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York, NY
Founded: 1971

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