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Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered.
Creating one of the region's largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs.
Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities.
The Department of Professional Education Programs of The Esteves School of Education at Russell Sage College invites applications for a full-time, professor of practice (non-tenure track) faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Education, effective for Academic Year 2026/2027.
The candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in our Literacy Specialist graduate degree program, as well as courses, as needed, in additional graduate programs and/or undergraduate education programs within the Esteves School of Education.
In addition, as is typical of positions in higher education, the successful candidate will serve as advisor to program majors, partner with key stakeholders for recruitment and retention endeavors, and maintain scholarship/professional accomplishment (Boyer Model).
Location: in-person/hybrid (some in-person, some remote).
The estimated base academic year salary for this position is $55,000, commensurate with experience.
The successful candidate will have an earned terminal degree (PhD, EdD) in literacy or a related area (ABD may be considered based on degree completion timeline and applications) or significant professional experience (15-20+ years).
The applicant should have current knowledge and practice on multiple approaches to preparing teachers to engage students in literacy (must have experience with the Science of Reading and other methodologies).
Preferred:
In addition to the minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have successful experience teaching in higher education with a variety of modalities, including online asynchronous courses, professional experience, and a network that applies directly to the degree program.
Ideal candidate has a blend of PK-12 and higher education teaching experience and leadership capabilities.
RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC.
Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.
- Applications accepted until position is filled.
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Reports to: Chair, Department of Professional Education Programs
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