Lecturer/Online Program Coordinator

Job Description

The Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning at the University at Albany invites applications for a full-time Lecturer/Online Program Coordinator to begin in summer 2025 (preferred). The Coordinator will teach courses via on campus, online, and hybrid formats and manage the academic and online program functions for the Department of Literacy Teaching and Learning. The Coordinator will advise both new and continuing students and facilitate workshops and orientations. The Coordinator will also provide candidates with appropriate referrals to campus support services, such as, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Services, and the Disability Access & Inclusion Student Services. The Coordinator will assist in the development and implementation of student learning outcomes and department outcomes. They will also engage in curriculum development and support accreditation. This 12-month position will have an initial one-year appointment that is renewable annually.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach two courses/semester, including summer, at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Mentor and advise students
• Assist with departmental course scheduling
• Provide practicum placement support and coordination
• Assess culminating projects
• Engage in on-going programmatic assessment to ensure program quality and adherence to accreditation standards, as applicable
• Engage in systematic and ongoing reflection on teaching practice
• Review admissions applications
• Lead orientations and workshops
• Participate in Department, School, and University service, as applicable
• Participate in professional organizations, conferences, journals, etc. as appropriate to keep current on research and educational practices
  
  

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A Doctoral terminal degree in education or a related area from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 9/1/2025. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role
• Minimum of 3 years PreK-12 teaching experience
• Program and/or leadership experience
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and be self-motivated
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to problem solve
• The ability to explain complex requirements in clear and concise terms. The ability to be flexible with workflow to meet the department's and student's needs and to manage multiple tasks per required deadlines.
• Ability to work as an effective team member and develop trusting relationships with students and University employees. Culturally competent and ability to communicate and interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and/or experiences.
• Highly motivated, focused and results oriented. Ability to exercise discretion and tact in all interpersonal interactions and maintain confidentiality. Collaboration and partnering with other university and community stakeholders to support candidate students success. Proficient computer skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD/EdD in teacher education, educational psychology, curriculum development, literacy or related field with an emphasis on literacy education.
• K-12 teaching certification
• Higher education teaching experience
• Experience supervising student interns/teachers in a school or University setting
• Online teaching and/or learning experience
  
  

Additional Information

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer (12 Months), Salary commensurate with experience.

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Application Instructions

Applicants MUST submit the following documents

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Teaching Statement
• Writing sample and publication
• Contact information for three references
• Other: Sample syllabus of a course taught or could teach
  
  

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A review of applications will start on March 10, 2025 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.