Elmira College - Elmira, NY
posted 18 days ago
About the position
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 January 2025. This is an on-site position. 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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 June 30, 2026;
- At least 4 years of teaching experience in K-12 setting;
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Members of historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Tuition waiver for you and your dependents;
- College-paid Short-term disability Insurance;
- College-paid group term life insurance;
- 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
