Location: Oswego, NY
Category: Academic / Faculty
Job Type: Full-time Temporary
Posted On: Tue Jul 14 2026
Job Description:
Description of Department: The Curriculum & Instruction Department has been a central part of the college's history since 1861, when the first programs in elementary education were offered. The department consists of 16 full-time faculty, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in childhood education, adolescence education, TESOL education, literacy education and special education. New programs designed to meet the high-quality teacher certification standards of New York State - coupled with CEHHS's national accreditation, a variety of professional development school initiatives, strong collaboration with Arts & Sciences faculty, and a supportive administrative team - make SUNY Oswego an exciting place to build a successful career. The CEHHS Diversity Policy addresses the commitment to social justice and preparing students for multicultural and global communities.
The Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor in Teacher Education.
Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Salary: $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience plus full New York State benefits package. For more information, visit: https://www.suny.edu/hr/compensation/salary/
Benefit Information: The State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. For more information on benefits for full-time United University Professions (UUP) faculty, visit: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/
Date of Appointment: August 2026
Description of Responsibilities: The Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education will teach undergraduate and graduate courses; facilitate practicum and clinical experiences, supervise student teaching candidates relevant to background experiences, and participate in program review, evaluation, self-study, and College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) accreditation assessment processes.
In addition, the Visiting Assistant Professor of Teacher Education will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively work with a diverse array of students, colleagues, and external partners.
SUNY Oswego works continuously to create an inclusive environment which respects, embraces, and promotes cultural safety, belonging, civil discourse, cultural humility, and other values and goals outlined in SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan. As such, the incumbent is expected to contribute to these efforts and possess communication and interpersonal skills necessary to engage effectively with an increasingly diverse community of students and colleagues.
Job Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Teacher Education (or closely related field).
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A minimum of 3 years teaching experience as an educator in K-12 schools.
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A demonstrated ability to promote diversity and equity in schools and support all students' abilities to succeed in a multicultural and global community.
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A demonstrated ability to design instruction in alignment with disciplinary/content-area standards with a focus on interdisciplinary and authentic learning.
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A demonstrated understanding of the continuum of educator professional learning, including its essential theoretical frameworks.
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Ability to teach through various modalities, including in person and online instruction.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching the College of Education, Health and Human Services Conceptual Framework with an emphasis on teaching for social justice.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate in Teacher Education (or closely related field).
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5+ years of teaching experience and professional certification as a K-12 classroom teacher in Childhood Education, Early Childhood Literacy Instruction, Science(s), or Special Education.
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Higher education teaching experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
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Demonstrated emphasis on teaching for social justice, collaboration, and interdisciplinary learning.
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Exemplify dedication to empowering underrepresented groups and individuals through multicultural resources and critical perspectives.
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Experience with clinical experiences in teacher education and/or instruction at all levels.
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Demonstrated interest and professional learning in current trends in higher education, such as universal design for learning, accessibility in higher education, and the use of generative AI tools in education.
At SUNY Oswego we value the diversity found in each member of our campus community and strive to create a community where that diversity is embraced and enhanced. Recognizing the strength of diversity, our mission is to foster an environment which respects, embraces and promotes cultural competence, civil discourse and active engagement in developing an inclusive and vibrant community of scholars who act as transformational agents of change and responsible citizens of the world. For more information see SUNY Oswego's Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Plan.
As a candidate seeking consideration you are asked to submit a separate statement specifically addressing how your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been evidenced in your career experience and professional activity, and/or community service (volunteer work, etc.), and/or professional development. (Please see Application Instructions)
Additional Information:
Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy.
In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 315-312-3872
For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery).
SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].
If you have any questions about the position, please e-mail:
Ritu Radhakrishnan, [email protected]
Visa sponsorship not available for this position.
