Professor of Childhood Education/Special Education - Tenure Track

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts University. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

While all applications will be reviewed, priority consideration will be given to those submitted by March 30, 2026.

Position start date: August 2026

Job Description:

The Assistant Professor of Education and Special Education is a tenure-track member of the School of Education. The faculty member will teach primarily graduate courses to cohorts of students on campus and online. The Professor must display a commitment to educating diverse groups of graduate students. The Professor must demonstrate knowledge of current research in the field of education including assessment and evaluation, collaboration with professionals and diverse families/communities, inclusive practices, effective teaching methods and interventions including positive behavioral approaches. The faculty member demonstrates knowledge of federal, New York State, and local education statutes and policies. Strong collaboration skills and professionalism are essential as this position requires frequent and ongoing communication with full-time and part-time faculty, staff, partner representatives, and graduate students.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 7 courses per 10-month period in the subject areas of expertise utilizing effective teaching practices tailored to graduate students
• Teach primarily graduate level coursework online and in-person- must have Saturday and evening teaching availability
• Foster an engaging, inclusive and high-standard learning environment
• Maintain an on-campus presence
• Provide advisement to cohorts of students in partnership programs
• Attend and contribute to regular meetings of the faculty and staff in the School of Education
• Attend monthly meetings of the general faculty
• Contribute to the AAQEP and Middle States accreditation processes by submitting and analyzing assessment information leading to continuous improvement of programs
• Pursue continued and extended scholarship in area of expertise
• Contribute to the mission of the university and the School of Education
• Serve the School of Education and university through faculty committees and contributions to institutional initiatives.
• Course coordination of select course as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
• Doctoral degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or Childhood Education (ABD candidates will be considered if the doctoral degree is near completion)
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience in PreK–12 settings
• Knowledge of and experience with higher education instruction delivered through online and hybrid modalities, or experience in staff development
• Knowledge of federal, New York State, and local education statutes and policies
• Knowledge of current research and evidence-based practices
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with on-campus and off-campus faculty and staff

Strong preference will be given to individuals who have:

• Dual certification in Childhood, Early Childhood, and/or Special Education
• Experience teaching across a wide range of grade levels (Early Childhood, Childhood, Adolescent, etc.)
• Teaching experience with both K–12 students and adult learners
• Experience using instructional technology for graduate-level instruction
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse learners

Benefits:
The allotted annual salary for this position is $76,000

• 12 days of sick leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available
• Enhanced coverage for short-term disability
• Long-term disability insurance fully covered by employer
• Group term life insurance provided by employer
• Commuter benefits offered
• Eligibility to contribute to a 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program available