Assistant/Associate Professor Master’s Program in Teaching Literacy

The Assistant or Associate Professor plays a pivotal role in the master’s Program in Teaching Literacy, PreK-12. Working closely with the Program Chair, the individual is responsible for designing and delivering program courses that focus on teaching literacy skills to students in the PreK-12 grade levels and ensuring overall program effectiveness. The successful candidate must have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in literacy education. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the professor advises and supervises master’s-degree candidates, actively participates in faculty collaborative learning, GAE committees and demonstrates scholarly productivity in the field of literacy education.

• Designs, revises, and teaches graduate courses in Touro University Master's Program in Teaching Literacy, PreK-12, both in online and occasional in-person formats in New York City and adjacent areas
• Maintains knowledge of current PreK-12 literacy curricula, including literacy education methodologies
• Experience with assessment and effective teaching methodologies for students with diverse needs utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methods, instructional and assistive technologies, and educational resources for educational equity and access, both in online and in-person settings
• Supervises candidates during clinical practice
• Serves as an instructional leader, facilitating and participating with collaborative faculty teams, course revisions, and developing and sustaining transformative pedagogy in graduate teaching and learning, whether online or in-person
• Builds and maintains clinical partnerships with schools and mentors in PreK-12 education, fostering connections and contributes to the development of a clinically rich teacher education preparation program
• Provides academic advisement to program candidates and outreach to potential candidates
• Maintains a current record of scholarly activities and publications, as well as professional service
• Serves on Graduate School of Education committees, participating in both online and in-person meetings as required
• Supports and contributes to program level continuous improvement for national/professional accreditation
• Engages in successful grant writing
• Upholds the missions and values of Touro University and the Graduate School of Education in both online and in-person contexts
• Attends three in-person faculty retreats per academic year in September, January and June
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include both online and in-person responsibilities

Education/Experience

• Earned doctorate in Education, or related field, ABD with anticipated conferral date within one year of hire considered
• Successful PreK-12 classroom teaching experience of three or more years, working with students who have diverse learning needs
• Successful experience in assessment and data use in the PreK-12 classroom with evidence of positive learning and development for diverse groups of students
• Evidence of success as an educator preparer at the college or university level in traditional classrooms and online, including familiarity with online teaching platforms and programs
• Experience using Canvas and other technology in educational settings
• Active involvement in professional organizations
• Experience with assessment and effective teaching methodologies for students with diverse needs utilizing a variety of instructional delivery methods, instructional and assistive technologies, and educational resources for educational equity and access, both in online and in-person settings

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Successful grant writing
• Expertise in urban education
• Experience with students with multiple special needs
• Commitment to culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy
• Experience in course and program design
• Demonstrated ability for scholarly productivity
• Knowledge of school and community-based programs and experience building partnerships in diverse communities is highly desirable
• Excellent communication, teaching, and interpersonal/intercultural skills across a wide range of mediums (including social media)Technology
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Proficiency in online learning platforms including Canvas, Adobe Connect, Zoom, PlayPosit, Yuja and other digital media

Travel

• Some travel to Touro University GSE sites New York City including occasional evenings