Assistant Professor of Education

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Education

Department/School:

School of Social & Behavioral Sciences; Education Department

Salary/Pay Rate:

$75,000 - $80,000

Job Summary:

The Marist University Education Department seeks candidates for a tenure-track position of Assistant Professor of Education to begin in Fall 2027.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced teacher-scholar who will play a crucial role in shaping the future of education by supporting and developing current and aspiring elementary and secondary teachers.

The program addresses teaching holistically by developing professional educators who:

• Deeply understand themselves and their learners.
• Are committed to supporting the success of all learners.
• Possess extensive pedagogical and technological content knowledge.
• Can integrate academic content through immersive, inquiry-based instruction.

Responsibilities:

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in teacher education, consistent with the applicant's areas of expertise and the department's curricular needs.
• Advise students on academic progress and NYS certification requirements.
• Maintain an active research agenda leading to presentations and publications.
• Collaborate with faculty and administration to support student recruitment and retention efforts.
• Participate in department, school, and faculty meetings and engage in key initiatives at all these levels as part of a departmental team engaged in continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

We welcome candidates with expertise in teaching and research at the elementary and/or secondary level in one or more areas, particularly in areas at the intersection of literacy instruction (reading and writing), educational technology, social-emotional learning, English Language Learning (ELL), and teacher education. The successful candidate will require:

• A doctorate in Education or related field by the fall of 2027
• A student-centered approach in guiding the next generation of teachers
• Proven success for accomplishment in scholarship that is commensurate with the tenure expectations of a university committed to a "teacher-scholar" model
• 3-5 years of teaching experience in pre-K to grade 12 schools
• The ability to model culturally responsive pedagogical approaches across all courses and foster an inclusive classroom environment

Essential Functions:

Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in pre‑K to grade 12 education methods and instruction. Supervision and assessment of student teachers may also be included. Applicants should have an active research agenda that leads to high-quality peer reviewed publications and the ability to mentor student projects. Also responsible for the advisement of students and participation as part of a departmental team engaged in continuous improvement efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience engaging with learners and communities representing varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in PreK-12 educational settings
• Prior experience teaching at the college level
• Flexibility to teach evening courses as part of our growing graduate program offerings

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in yea