Professor of Childhood Education​/Special Education - Tenure Track

Location: The Bronx

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts University. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student's education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other.

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

While all applications will be reviewed, priority consideration will be given to those submitted by March 30, 2026.

Position start date:
August 2026

Job Description:

The Assistant Professor of Education and Special Education is a tenure-track member of the School of Education. The faculty member will teach primarily graduate courses to cohorts of students on campus and online. The Professor must display a commitment to educating diverse groups of graduate students. The Professor must demonstrate knowledge of current research in the field of education including assessment and evaluation, collaboration with professionals and diverse families/communities, inclusive practices, effective teaching methods and interventions including positive behavioral approaches.

The faculty member demonstrates knowledge of federal, New York State, and local education statutes and policies. Strong collaboration skills and professionalism are essential as this position requires frequent and ongoing communication with full-time and part-time faculty, staff, partner representatives, and graduate students.

Responsibilities:

* Teach 7 courses per 10-month period in the subject areas of expertise utilizing effective teaching practices tailored to graduate students

* Teach primarily graduate level coursework online and in-person- must have Saturday and evening teaching availability

* Foster an engaging, inclusive and high-standard learning environment

* Maintain an on-campus presence

* Provide advisement to cohorts of students in partnership programs

* Attend and contribute to regular meetings of the faculty and staff in the School of Education

* Attend monthly meetings of the general faculty

* Contribute to the AAQEP and Middle States accreditation processes by submitting and analyzing assessment information leading to continuous improvement of programs

* Pursue continued and extended scholarship in area of expertise

* Contribute to the mission of the university and the School of Education

* Serve the School of Education and university through faculty committees and contributions to institutional initiatives.

* Course coordination of select course as assigned

* Other duties as assigned