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Assistant Professor in Childhood Special Education/Bilingual Education (Tenure-Track)

The City University of New York · New York, NY · 1 mo ago
Education$80k–$94k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Department of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences at the City College Center for Worker Education (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Childhood Special Education/Bilingual Education, beginning in Fall 2027. Candidates should demonstrate active engagement in research, teaching, and community service, and be able to prepare early childhood educators and teach methods courses in early childhood special education and early childhood bilingual education. The successful candidate will also demonstrate enthusiasm and ability to collaborate across divisions and programs within City College. The department offers an interdisciplinary BA in Liberal Arts, a BA in Social Justice and Urban Life, a BS in Early Childhood Education for working adults, an MA in the Study of the Americas, and two new MA programs in Instructional Design and International and Global Education. The BS degree is offered jointly with the City College School of Education. The position will involve participation in some School of Education meetings, as well as data collection and analysis for accreditation bodies.

Responsibilities

  • Teach 4–5 courses (18 credit hours) per academic year.
  • Mentor and advise undergraduate and graduate students.
  • Work with MA students and contribute to the development of a growing curriculum in Early Childhood Education, International and Global Education, and Instructional Design.
  • Build and sustain community partnerships.
  • Engage in research and scholarly activities in areas of expertise.
  • Share responsibility for departmental and college committee service.
  • Perform administrative and supervisory duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D in a relevant field or equivalent.
  • Ability to teach successfully.
  • Demonstrated scholarship or achievement.
  • Ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.
  • Availability to work evening and weekend hours. (Preferred)
  • Experience working full-time with children from birth through 2nd grade. (Preferred)
  • Experience teaching in special education and bilingual education programs. (Preferred)
  • Ability to teach successfully in an urban setting. (Preferred)
  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. with specialization in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Bilingual Education. (Preferred)
  • Commitment to teacher education, with a demonstrated record of scholarship and an active research agenda. (Preferred)
  • Experience in applying contemporary adult education practices, innovative teaching modalities, and instructional technologies is especially encouraged. (Preferred)

Pay

Salary Range: $79,630 - $94,017

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Pension and retirement benefits
  • Paid parental leave
  • Savings programs
  • Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication

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