Assistant Professor, Adolescence Science Education
SUNY Geneseo
Vacancy Announcement Position Information Campus Title Assistant Professor, Adolescence Science Education Department School of Education Position Summary Position Summary: The Ella Cline Shear School of Education at SUNY Geneseo seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Adolescence Science Education. The School of Education has a long and rich history of preparing teachers who are knowledgeable, skilled in their instructional practices, passionate about their work, and motivated to provide leadership within their profession. Preservice teachers are placed in diverse field experiences throughout the region beginning in the second semester of their teacher education programs. Our candidates’ successes are evidenced by an overall 98% pass rate on the New York State Teacher Certification examinations for the past three years. All teacher certification programs of the School of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The School of Education offers undergraduate programs leading to initial teacher certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth-6), Teaching Students with Disabilities (all grades, PreK-12) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6), and Adolescence Education (grades 7-12). Additionally, graduate students can work toward professional certification through our graduate program in Reading and Literacy (Birth-12) program.
The priority for our growing programs is teaching excellence: We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting who is prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. A commitment to, and experience in, working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds is essential. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of historically underrepresented groups, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience with accessibility and/or inclusion initiatives.
Primary responsibilities for this position include:
Teaching undergraduate (and possibly graduate) coursework in Adolescence Education, such as Dimensions of Teaching and Inquiry, Topics in Secondary Science Education, and Methods and Materials in Secondary Science Education. Other courses may include Social Foundations of American Education, Issues in Education, Teaching Science & Math to Children, and introductory courses in the major. Teaching via modalities that may include in-person, online, or hybrid teaching formats. Supervising preservice teacher education candidates in the field while supporting partnerships with our field experience and student teaching placements. Participating in curriculum design, assessment, accreditation activities, and other School and College service. Conducting research and pursuing other scholarly work in area/s of expertise. Research that involves our teacher candidates is highly encouraged. Serve as the primary academic advisor for teacher candidates. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized institution of higher education in one of the following: Teaching & Curriculum, Adolescence Education, Multicultural Education, Urban Education, Critical Pedagogy, or a closely related field. ABD with a designated completion date also accepted. Demonstrated knowledge of the field of adolescence education and science education Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as demonstrated in teaching practices, research, and service. Evidence of scholarly engagement related to areas such as adolescence education; science education; multicultural education; culturally sustaining pedagogies; social justice education; critical pedagogies; indigenous education; disability studies; neurodiversity, intersectional, feminist, and/or queer pedagogies, which may include peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at academic conferences. Demonstrated experience with either (a) teaching science at secondary (7-12) grade levels or (b) teaching science education at the higher education level.
Preferred Qualifications Teacher certification in adolescence science education. Three or more years of experience teaching in an adolescence science (7-12) setting. Experience teaching in or working with schools with culturally diverse populations, including English Language Learners. Evidence of college teaching and advisement experience. Evidence of supporting teacher candidates in adolescence field placements, and/or successful collaborative experience with schools and community partnerships. Experience with curriculum design, assessment, and program evaluation. Experience supporting students with disabilities (grades 7-12 students and/or undergraduate teacher candidates). Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with the Next Generation Science Standards, three-dimensional learning, inquiry-based learning, student-centered pedagogical strategies, family engagement, and educational technologies. Experience with integrating literacy strategies within content areas to enhance science comprehension and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to teach in-person, remote, and online courses in the discipline and proficiency using state-of-the-art technologies for the classroom.
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number F205 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled TBD Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Term Tenure Track Length of Initial Appointment 2 year Appointment Start Date 08/21/2025 Job Posting Date 12/06/2024 Apply By 02/02/2025 Job Posting Closed Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary Commensurate with experience Special Instructions to Applicant Please attach a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, CV, and provide contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted upon campus interview.
For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by February 2, 2025. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. About SUNY Geneseo Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth. Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving. Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual. Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities. Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment. NY State Executive Order 161
The priority for our growing programs is teaching excellence: We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting who is prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. A commitment to, and experience in, working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds is essential. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of historically underrepresented groups, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience with accessibility and/or inclusion initiatives.
Primary responsibilities for this position include:
Teaching undergraduate (and possibly graduate) coursework in Adolescence Education, such as Dimensions of Teaching and Inquiry, Topics in Secondary Science Education, and Methods and Materials in Secondary Science Education. Other courses may include Social Foundations of American Education, Issues in Education, Teaching Science & Math to Children, and introductory courses in the major. Teaching via modalities that may include in-person, online, or hybrid teaching formats. Supervising preservice teacher education candidates in the field while supporting partnerships with our field experience and student teaching placements. Participating in curriculum design, assessment, accreditation activities, and other School and College service. Conducting research and pursuing other scholarly work in area/s of expertise. Research that involves our teacher candidates is highly encouraged. Serve as the primary academic advisor for teacher candidates. Required Qualifications Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized institution of higher education in one of the following: Teaching & Curriculum, Adolescence Education, Multicultural Education, Urban Education, Critical Pedagogy, or a closely related field. ABD with a designated completion date also accepted. Demonstrated knowledge of the field of adolescence education and science education Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment as demonstrated in teaching practices, research, and service. Evidence of scholarly engagement related to areas such as adolescence education; science education; multicultural education; culturally sustaining pedagogies; social justice education; critical pedagogies; indigenous education; disability studies; neurodiversity, intersectional, feminist, and/or queer pedagogies, which may include peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations at academic conferences. Demonstrated experience with either (a) teaching science at secondary (7-12) grade levels or (b) teaching science education at the higher education level.
Preferred Qualifications Teacher certification in adolescence science education. Three or more years of experience teaching in an adolescence science (7-12) setting. Experience teaching in or working with schools with culturally diverse populations, including English Language Learners. Evidence of college teaching and advisement experience. Evidence of supporting teacher candidates in adolescence field placements, and/or successful collaborative experience with schools and community partnerships. Experience with curriculum design, assessment, and program evaluation. Experience supporting students with disabilities (grades 7-12 students and/or undergraduate teacher candidates). Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with the Next Generation Science Standards, three-dimensional learning, inquiry-based learning, student-centered pedagogical strategies, family engagement, and educational technologies. Experience with integrating literacy strategies within content areas to enhance science comprehension and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to teach in-person, remote, and online courses in the discipline and proficiency using state-of-the-art technologies for the classroom.
Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number F205 Number of Vacancies 1 Line # to be filled TBD Full or Part-time Full-Time Appointment Type Term Tenure Track Length of Initial Appointment 2 year Appointment Start Date 08/21/2025 Job Posting Date 12/06/2024 Apply By 02/02/2025 Job Posting Closed Date Open Until Filled Yes Salary Commensurate with experience Special Instructions to Applicant Please attach a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, CV, and provide contact information for three professional references. References will be contacted upon campus interview.
For guaranteed consideration applications must be received by February 2, 2025. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. About SUNY Geneseo Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth. Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving. Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual. Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities. Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu. Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment. NY State Executive Order 161
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Clery Statement Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report(ASR) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651. Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/4991 Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Will you have a doctorate in Teaching & Curriculum, Adolescence Education, Multicultural Education, Urban Education, Critical Pedagogy, or related field, by date of appointment, or ABD with a designated completion date? Yes No * Do you have knowledge of the field of adolescence science education? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents Other Document
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