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SUNY Geneseo Assistant Professor, Adolescence Social Studies Education in Geneseo, New York
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
The initial application should consist of the following:
1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications;
2) current CV;
3) contact information for three professional references;
4) Teaching Philosophy (optional).
References will be contacted upon campus interview. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, application must be completed by February 2, 2025.
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Position Information
Campus Title Assistant Professor, Adolescence Social Studies Education
Department School of Education
Position Summary
The Ella Cline Shear School of Education at SUNY Geneseo seeks applicants for a tenure-track position in Adolescence Social Studies Education. The School of Education has a long and rich history of preparing teachers who are knowledgeable, skilled in their instructional practices, passionate about their work, and motivated to provide leadership within their profession. Preservice teachers are placed in diverse field experiences throughout the region beginning in the second semester of their teacher education programs. Our candidates’ successes are evidenced by an overall 98% pass rate on the New York State Teacher Certification examinations for the past three years. All teacher certification programs of the School of Education are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP ). The School of Education offers undergraduate programs leading to initial teacher certification in Early Childhood and Childhood Education (Birth-6), Teaching Students with Disabilities (all grades, PreK-12) and Childhood Education (grades 1-6), and Adolescence Education (grades 7-12). Additionally, graduate students can work toward professional certification through our graduate program in Reading and Literacy (Birth-12) program.
The priority for our growing programs is teaching excellence: We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts setting who is prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. A commitment to, and experience in, working effectively with students from diverse backgrounds is essential. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of historically underrepresented groups, candidates with disabilities, and those with experience with accessibility and/or inclusion initiatives.
Primary responsibilities for this position include:
● Teaching undergraduate (and possibly graduate) coursework in Adolescence Education, such as Dimensions of Teaching and Inquiry, Topics in Secondary Education – Social Studies, and Methods and Materials in Secondary Education – Social Studies. Other courses may include Social Foundations of American Education, Issues in Education, and introductory courses in the major
● Teaching via modalities that may include in-person, online, or hybrid teaching formats
● Supervising preservice teacher education candidates in the field while supporting partnerships with our field experience and student teaching placement sites
● Participating in assessment and accreditation activities and other department and College service
● Conducting research and pursuing other scholarly work in area/s of expertise
● Providing academic advisement for teacher candidates and communicating and collaborating with academic department advisors
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
● An earned doctorate in Adolescence Education or a closely related field, or ABD with a designated completion date
● Demonstrated knowledge of the field of adolescence and social studies education
● Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive working/teaching environment
● Evidence of scholarly engagement related to adolescence education, including publications and/or presentations
● A minimum of three years of experience in an adolescence education setting
Preferred Qualifications
● Teacher certification in adolescence education
● Experience teaching in or working with schools with culturally diverse populations, including English Language Learners.
● Evidence of skillful college teaching experience
● Experience with community college, transfer articulation, and/or with transfer students
● Successful collaborative experience with schools and community partnerships
● Experience providing leadership and mentorship in the school community
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number F207
Number of Vacancies 1
Line # to be filled TBD
Full or Part-time Full-Time
Appointment Type Term Tenure Track
Length of Initial Appointment 2 year
Appointment Start Date 08/21/2025
Job Posting Date 12/06/2024
Apply By 02/02/2025
Job Posting Closed Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Salary Commensurate with experience
Special Instructions to Applicant
The initial application should consist of the following:
1) a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred qualifications;
2) current CV;
3) contact information for three professional references;
4) Teaching Philosophy (optional).
References will be contacted upon campus interview. Review of completed applications will begin upon receipt. To ensure full consideration, application must be completed by February 2, 2025.
About SUNY Geneseo
Mission Statement
We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.
Vision
We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.
Values
The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:
Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.
Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.
Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates
different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and
contributions of each individual.
- Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,
empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global
communities.
- Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of
environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the
past and our obligations to the future.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, ethnicity, creed, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, reproductive healthcare and autonomy, or any other protected characteristic.
Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.
To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email ode@geneseo.edu (%20ode@geneseo.edu) or visit the Reasonable Accommodations and Accessibility webpage (https://www.geneseo.edu/ReasonableAccommodation) .
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Will you have a doctorate in Adolescence Social Studies Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field, by date of appointment, or ABD with a designated completion date?
Yes
No
- Do you have knowledge of the field of adolescence social studies education?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Other Document
Optional Documents
Teaching Philosophy