What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer, Education position at State University of New York at Plattsburgh?
We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative Lecturer who has experience teaching at the elementary education level and who values inclusion, multicultural competencies, learner-centered pedagogy, and social justice. In this position, integrating curricular areas and infusing technology to support learning will be essential. The successful candidate will be expected to practice and model reflective teaching and learning as a member of collaborative/cooperative cohort teaching teams, working closely with university colleagues and professionals in regional partner schools. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and service. Examples of responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in childhood education, curriculum development, teaching methods; teaching in a faculty cohort; supervising graduate and undergraduate students in field experiences; advising graduate and undergraduate students; participating in service activities internal and external to campus; and contributing to program development. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses both in-person and in a distance learning format.
The Education Department has a long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and teacher preparation. The teacher education programs at SUNY Plattsburgh are innovative, flourishing, and AAQEP accredited, focusing on preparing preservice teachers. Our programs integrate extensive field experiences, developmental and educational theory, content knowledge, and critical pedagogy. We have adopted an inquiry approach to program development, and as such, faculty participation in program assessment and improvement activities is required. The School of Education, Health, and Human Services prepares students for successful entry into their profession. We focus on an ethical approach to human well-being and encourage critical thinking and practical application.
The Education Department has a long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and teacher preparation. The teacher education programs at SUNY Plattsburgh are innovative, flourishing, and AAQEP accredited, focusing on preparing preservice teachers. Our programs integrate extensive field experiences, developmental and educational theory, content knowledge, and critical pedagogy. We have adopted an inquiry approach to program development, and as such, faculty participation in program assessment and improvement activities is required. The School of Education, Health, and Human Services prepares students for successful entry into their profession. We focus on an ethical approach to human well-being and encourage critical thinking and practical application.
