Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Leadership
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education Leadership
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$ 58000 - 67000
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Now Hiring! Assistant Professor of Teacher Education and Leadership (LongTerm NonTenure)
Salary: Between $58000 and $67000 annually
The Teacher Education and Leadership Department at Canisius University invites applications for a 10month longterm nontenure track faculty position with expertise in special education to begin August 2025. This position has the potential to be converted to a tenuretrack position in the future. Applicants should possess a Doctorate in Special Education (or a closely related field) or have their degree completed within one year of the date of hire. Teacher certification in Special Education is . We seek a colleague whose teaching interests may include teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders students with mild disabilities and students with intellectual disabilities and autism. Applicants should be comfortable supervising field experiences in teacher education. It is preferred that the successful applicant should exhibit potential for publication of scholarly research in the field of education. Must be eligible to work in the United States.
The Teacher Education and Leadership Department housed in the School of Education and Human Services offers several undergraduate and graduate programs leading to teacher certification. The undergraduate programs include Adolescence Education Childhood Education/TESOL Physical Education and Health and Special Education/Childhood Education. The department also offers a combined 41 Degree with a BA/BS in Adolescence Content Area Grades 712 and an MSed in Students with Disabilities (PreK12. Graduate degrees include Adolescence Education Adolescence Education/Students with Disabilities (PreK12 Childhood Education/TESOL Childhood Education Grades 16/Special Education (PreK12 Physical Education Initial Certification and Teaching Students with Disabilities (PreK12 fully online). The University also supports a vibrant teacher residency program in which the new faculty member may teach. This position will teach a 4course per semester load or its equivalent provide academic advisement to students and engage in service to the department university and community.
We seek candidates with a strong identity as a teacher and mentor. Candidates should be familiar and comfortable teaching inperson hybrid as well as asynchronously online.
Canisius University a Catholic and Jesuit University has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence leadership faith diversity and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty staff and students.
The University is located in Buffalo an affordable city with many cultural amenities and historic attractions (see the Buffalo Niagara Visitors Center for information . Buffalo is within easy driving distance to many additional cultural and scenic attractions including Toronto Niagara Falls Alleghany State Park and the Adirondacks to name a few. In addition the Buffalo Niagara International airport is served by all the major airlines and several lowcost airlines (Jet Blue Southwest etc.. In addition although Buffalo has a reputation for high snowfall the city is actually located north of the snowbelt area providing access to several ski resorts.
Please submit a letter of interest (addressed to Search Committee) including qualifications a summarized description of professional experience teaching philosophy and engagement with Canisiuss Jesuit mission. Additional materials include a curriculum vitae and a list of three professional references; references will not be contacted without the candidates permission. Review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
To apply go to and click on View Current Employment Opportunities. Questions can be directed to Dr. Marya Grande Chair of the Search Committee .
The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system. Individuals who need reasonable accommodations under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the Office of Human Resources at.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary: between $58000 and $67000 annually commensurate with experience.
Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidates actual base pay will be based on jobrelated nondiscriminatory factors including about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.
Benefits are available the first of the month after the fulltime facultys date of hire and include health dental and vision insurance life and longterm disability insurance and retirement plan enrollment is available to fulltime faculty with contribution from the University after one year. One year waiting period may be waived provided the person was employed in higher education for at least oneyear full time within three years prior to hire date.University contribution would not begin until proof of prior service is received. Tuition benefits are also available for fulltime faculty and their qualified dependents
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