Assistant Professor of Practice - Special Education

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Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven
by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific
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creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence,
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cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social
welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through
scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and
humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions
in the nation, the University is a national leader in public
engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180
years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and
launched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the
Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The nationally ranked and accredited programs of the School of
Education have been the springboard to outstanding careers in
numerous fields. At UAlbany, students participate in a community of
scholarship with a legacy of enhancing education in New York State
and the nation, and which today is fulfilling a commitment to serve
the needs of educators around the world.

The School of Education is committed to creating equitable, just,
inclusive, and supportive educational experiences that empower all
students as they prepare to change the world in the fields of
education, mental health and beyond.

The School of Education is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor
of Practice with expertise in Childhood, and/or Adolescent Special
Education. We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching
undergraduates enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The School
of Education is a vibrant and inclusive community of students and
faculty. In this community, students and faculty innovate and
challenge via research, teaching and service to focus on education
that meets the contemporary learning needs of society.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be prepared to teach both introductory

courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. Duties
will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (3+3 load
per academic year) across programs as needed, based on candidate's
expertise; supervision and evaluation of 6-8 students in clinical
experiences including fieldwork, internship, and student teaching
placements, including troubleshooting issues with the field
experience office; provide feedback and attend professional
disposition meetings, when necessary; attend departmental and
program meetings; participate in assessment and accreditation
activities and other department service.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Department Chair
• Supervises the following positions: N/A

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in personal ongoing professional

development, incorporation of research to practice, and/or
community engagement activities.

• 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.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD in educational psychology, curriculum and

instruction, teacher education, Special Education or related
education area with a focus on special education from a college or
university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or
internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 21,
2027. Candidates who do not hold the degree by this date will not
be considered.

• Three + years PreK-12 teaching experience with students with

disabilities.

• Teaching certification in students with disabilities or related

area.

• Two + years teaching undergraduate and/or graduate teacher

preparation courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five + years teaching undergraduate and/or graduate

courses.

• PreK-12 student teaching supervision and/or cooperating

teaching experience.

• Experience presenting at regional or national professional

conferences.

Working Environment:

• Typical office and classroom environment

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer (Academic-year
appointment), Salary commensurate with experience.

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Pursuant to New York Labor Law 194-a, the University will not seek,
request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in
determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation
for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or
salary history information as a condition of employment
consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited
circumstances permitted by law.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to
participate in the application process, including interviews,
please contact Rhonda Haines, the University's Designee for
Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) in the Office of Human Resources,
at rlhaines@albany.edu or (518) 437-4700; requests for
accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable
law.

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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.

• Contact information for three references

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Preference will be given to applications received by November
18.