CUNYLecturer - Early Childhood Special Education (Special Education) in New York, New York

Job Title: Lecturer - Early Childhood Special Education (Special Education)

Job ID: 20642

Location: Hunter College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The School of Education of Hunter College-CUNY invites applications for a Lecturer in Early Childhood Special Education, birth through grade 2, starting late August 2019. The college places a high priority on research and teaching excellence at the university level with an expectation that the candidate will also be active in their professional field. Candidates must have a commitment to inquiry and advocacy on issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion that affect learning outcomes, including social-emotional learning, for children and youth. The college is strongly committed to achieving excellence through recruiting diverse candidates in regard to race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and other historically under-represented groups.

Applicants will be expected to: teach a variety of courses in the Early Childhood Special Education program; teach graduate courses that span birth through grade 2; supervise students in field placements; develop and maintain relationships with local programs that work in homes, classrooms and communities; advise graduate students; serve on department, school of education, college, and university committees; and serve as coordinator of various aspects of the Early Childhood Special Education program such as clinical experiences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in early childhood special education (Masters degree or Doctorate or in a doctoral program related to early childhood special education preferred); Significant practical experience in early childhood special education; Extensive knowledge of theory and practice in early childhood special education; university teaching and supervisory experience; competence in a variety of methods and tools for university teaching, including technology.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Practice and expertise in kindergarten through grade 2 special education, most particularly in inclusive settings and family supports within an early childhood education framework.

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Please have your curriculum vitae/ resume and scholarly interest or cover letter with names and contact information of 3 references available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document. The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï , –, _ or ç)).

CLOSING DATE

The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on June 21, 2019. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the positions remain open after initial round.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.