Tenure Faculty in Inclusive Education
Company: Elmira College
Location: Elmira
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Elmira College is a private, residential, and coeducational
liberal arts college that has a student population of approximately
800, with students from 29 states and 11 countries (Fall 2021).
Situated on 55 acres of property in the small city of Elmira, New
York in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, the College
opened in 1855 as the first college for women with a course of
study and degree requirements comparable to those at contemporary
men's colleges. An independent and non-sectarian institution,
Elmira College became co-educational in 1969.
Teacher Education Mission Statement
The Elmira College Teacher Education Department views schools as
sites of transformation, empowerment, and intellectual development
where all students attain the understanding and critical skills
necessary to be contributing members to a democratic and
pluralistic society. To that end, the department prepares teacher
education candidates who approach the teaching profession with
intellectualism, creativity, and an ethic of care in order to help
manifest a socially just society. Their professional dispositions
toward learning will include a lifelong pursuit of deep content
knowledge and a constantly evolving and multifaceted pedagogical
skill set. Teacher education candidates will be prepared to deliver
lessons that engage a diversity of learners and be imbued with a
respect for their positions as the custodians of democracy. In that
service, candidates will provide meaningful learning experiences
that give students the concepts, tools of inquiry, and
collaborative problem-solving skills that help ensure student
success.
Elmira College (EC) is seeking applications to fill a full-time
tenure-track faculty position in the area of Inclusive / Special
Education (1-12) with appointment beginning July 2024.
Teaching assignments may include methods courses, practicum-based
instruction, student teacher supervision, and other classes in the
Undergraduate Teacher Education Program. In addition to teaching,
faculty at EC advise students, and engage in service-related
activities including, but not limited to participation in
departmental, college, and university committees and professional
organizations. Faculty also initiate research activities leading to
scholarly presentations and publications.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher
ranks will be considered.
Essential Functions:
Teach core Undergraduate Teacher Education courses within the area
of Inclusive / Special Education.
Demonstrate a genuine desire to teach and participate fully in a
liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty
interaction.
Participate in academic and career advising and engagement in
scholarly activities.
Create new courses and participate in the development of new areas
of concentration.
Qualifications:
Expertise and Teacher Certification in Inclusive / Special
Education.
Preferred qualification of additional Teacher Certification in
Childhood Education.
Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) or ABD status with conferral date no
later than May 30, 2025;
At least 4 years of teaching experience in K-12 setting; and
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills,
organizational and time management skills.
Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly
encouraged to apply.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled.
Application Instructions: Applicants should submit:
A letter of interest;
Curriculum vitae;
Graduate transcripts (unofficial);
Statement of teaching philosophy;
Names and contact information of references.
Materials should be sent to .
If you require alternative methods of application or screening,
please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing ,
or by calling 607-735-1810.
Status: Full-time
Basis of Pay: Salary
Work Location: Not remote. Elmira College, 1 Park Pl, Elmira, NY,
14901.
Compensation:
In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will
provide you with:
Tuition waiver for you and your dependents
College-paid Short-term disability Insurance
College-paid group term life insurance
Generous retirement matching
Medical, Dental, and Vision Options
15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and
Winter Break/New Year's
Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals
Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid
Employee Assistance Program
A base starting salary of $58,000-$60,000
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the
United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of
employment visas at this time.
Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age,
religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual
orientation in our educational programs and activities or our
employment practices.
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