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About the Role

Keuka College seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor of Childhood Education to prepare future educators through innovative, student-centered approaches. The role involves teaching elementary education, literacy, and general education courses in various modalities, fostering an inclusive learning environment, and contributing to program development and accreditation.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary and literacy education, and other related education courses to education majors using traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
Teach undergraduate courses in the general education curriculum using traditional, hybrid, and online formats.
Foster an inclusive, engaging learning environment that promotes professional judgment, critical thinking, and pre-service teacher development.
Design and assess student learning using evidence-based teaching and evaluation strategies.
Provide timely feedback and maintain accurate records of student performance, progression, and outcomes.
Advise and mentor students, supporting academic progression, licensure readiness, and career development.
Engage students in research projects and/or other scholarly endeavors.
Participate in the development, multiple modality implementation, and evaluation/assessment of course content and curriculum aligned with student learning outcomes, AAQEP Standards, and current New York State standards and certification expectations.
Support accreditation and regulatory compliance through documentation, reporting, and data-driven decision-making.
Engage in shared governance, including active participation on departmental, divisional, and college-wide committees.
Collaborate on student recruitment, retention, and program growth initiatives.
Maintain an active role in service and, as appropriate, scholarship and professional development.
Demonstrate professionalism, ethical practice, and alignment with the College’s mission, vision, and values.
Consistently demonstrate high standards of integrity by supporting the Keuka College mission, vision and values and adhering to institutional policies.
Maintain student privacy in accordance with the FERPA privacy policies and procedures.
Regular and reliable on-campus attendance is expected and required.
Some evening and weekend hours required.
Occasional lifting of boxes, supplies, etc., generally less than 30 lbs.

Requirements

A graduate degree in elementary education, literacy, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Background in elementary classroom teaching experience, literacy education and teacher preparation instruction leading to childhood Grades 1-6 and/or literacy certification area.
State-issued teaching certification in childhood, and/or early childhood, and/or literacy.
Demonstrated ability for excellence in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, including the ability to develop and deliver highly engaging and rigorous content in traditional, hybrid, and online modalities.
A proven track record of student-centered teaching.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach in both in-person and online environments (experience with LMS platforms preferred).
Commitment to student-centered teaching, mentoring, and inclusive excellence.
Understand and behave with a high level of integrity and confidentiality at all times.
Doctorate in elementary education, literacy, or a closely related field (preferred).
Student teacher supervision experience (preferred).
Prior teaching experience in undergraduate and/or graduate education programs (preferred).
Experience with online teaching (preferred).
Familiarity with accreditation, regulatory standards, and outcomes assessment in NYS teacher education (preferred).
Experience with curriculum design, program evaluation, and quality improvement (preferred).
Engagement in scholarship and research (preferred).

Skills

Teaching elementary education
Teaching literacy education
Teaching general education courses
Developing and delivering engaging content
Online teaching
Hybrid teaching
Executive teaching
Low residency teaching
Student-centered approach
Inclusive learning environments
Evidence-based teaching strategies
Assessment design
Student feedback
Student advising
Student mentoring
Research engagement
Curriculum development
Accreditation support
Regulatory compliance
Shared governance participation
Collaboration
Student recruitment
Student retention
Program growth initiatives
Service
Scholarship
Professional development
Professionalism
Ethical practice
Integrity
Confidentiality
FERPA compliance
LMS platform experience (preferred)

Location

On-campus

Work Type

Full-time
Tenure-track

Experience Level

Assistant Professor
Associate Professor

Education Level

Graduate degree in elementary education, literacy, or a closely related field
State-issued teaching certification in childhood, and/or early childhood, and/or literacy
Doctorate in elementary education, literacy, or a closely related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Financial assistance for educational expenses
Employer-sponsored life insurance coverage
Generous paid time off (holidays and sick leave)
Retirement benefits eligible on the 1st day of employment
Matching retirement contributions after 6 months of employment
Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and support services)

About the Company

Founded in 1890, Keuka College is a private, liberal arts-based institution located on the shores of Keuka Lake in New York’s Finger Lakes region.
Our close-knit lakeside campus fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.
Keuka College’s Education programs prepare future educators through a strong liberal arts foundation, experiential learning, and supportive, technology-enhanced classrooms.
The College offers undergraduate pathways in inclusive education leading to New York State teacher certification, as well as Educational Studies and graduate-level programs, including Literacy.
Faculty are committed to preparing reflective, collaborative educators who can meet the needs of diverse learners.
Mission-Driven: Empowering students to lead, serve, and succeed.
Experiential Learning: A hands-on, immersive educational environment.
Strong Community: A caring, respectful culture rooted in integrity and leadership.
Student-Centered: Dedicated to the success of every student.
Professional Growth & Balance: Support for your development and well-being.
Keuka Park offers scenic lakeside living, outdoor recreation, and access to nearby Penn Yan’s small-town charm—all in the heart of the Finger Lakes.
Join us and be part of something truly “small on purpose.”