We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative Lecturer who has experience teaching at the elementary education level and who values inclusion, multicultural competencies, learner-centered pedagogy, and social justice. In this position, integrating curricular areas and infusing technology to support learning will be essential. The successful candidate will be expected to practice and model reflective teaching and learning as a member of collaborative/cooperative cohort teaching teams, working closely with university colleagues and professionals in regional partner schools. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching and service. Examples of responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in childhood education, curriculum development, teaching methods; teaching in a faculty cohort; supervising graduate and undergraduate students in field experiences; advising graduate and undergraduate students; participating in service activities internal and external to campus; and contributing to program development. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses both in-person and in a distance learning format.

The Education Department has a long-standing commitment to excellence in teaching and teacher preparation. The teacher education programs at SUNY Plattsburgh are innovative, flourishing, and AAQEP accredited, focusing on preparing preservice teachers. Our programs integrate extensive field experiences, developmental and educational theory, content knowledge, and critical pedagogy. We have adopted an inquiry approach to program development, and as such, faculty participation in program assessment and improvement activities is required. The School of Education, Health, and Human Services prepares students for successful entry into their profession. We focus on an ethical approach to human well-being and encourage critical thinking and practical application.

About Our University: SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

SUNY Plattsburgh is an AA/EEO/ADA/VEVRAA employer committed to excellence through diversity and supporting an inclusive environment for all.