Assistant or Associate Professor Adolescence

Description

The Teacher Education program within the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University invites applications for a tenure-track position as an Adolescence Education faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate/Full Professor position beginning summer or fall of 2026. The selected candidate will teach in the Adolescence Education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and provide supervision for teacher candidates in clinical experience. They will advise students, contribute to curriculum and program development, participate in school-wide assessment and accreditation efforts, and provide service and outreach to the School of Education, university, and external community stakeholders, including school districts. Active involvement in state, regional, and/or national professional associations will also be strongly encouraged and supported.

The faculty member will teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines established by the Faculty and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Non-teaching assignments will include instructional development; academic advising and assisting students; participating in Departmental and University-wide activities; serving on committees and task forces; and other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.

SCHEDULE: This is an appointed faculty position as governed by the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.  Days, occasional evening or weekend hours as required. 

In accordance the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook: 

Instructional:

• Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of theses, honor projects, and independent study work.
• The maximum instructional load for teaching faculty during the academic year is:  
• Nine (9) credit hours in each of the fall and spring semesters for each person holding the rank of Professor.  
• Twelve (12) credit hours in each of the Fall and Spring semesters for all persons holding the rank of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Associate Professor.

Academic Advising:

• Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation.  Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process.
• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, programs and course transfer information.

Institutional Service:

• Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University
• Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines.
• Research, publication, and professional activity within one's field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the University's mission.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Additional duties as assigned by the Provost and/or the Dean.

Typical Qualifications

• A Doctoral degree in Secondary Education or Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related discipline, candidates who are ABD will be considered;
• Minimum of 5 years' 7-12 teaching experience with diverse learners (i.e., emergent bilingual students, students with disabilities, students from high poverty backgrounds, and/or culturally and linguistically diverse students, etc.) in urban and/or rural environments;
• Current teacher certification for grades 7-12 is required, certification in additional areas, such as Literacy and/or special education certification strongly encouraged; 
• Teacher certification and experience in a STEM field preferred;
• Knowledge and experience with P-12 school-based teacher education programs;
• Computer literacy and familiarity with course design and teaching, and knowledgeable of technological trends and best practices in schools;
• Clear evidence of an active research agenda and scholarship or strong potential for research activity and publication; and
• Previous or current experience with higher education teaching and curriculum development.

Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled Benefits

Abundance of Time off
  
 Tuition Remission
 

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

 Full Benefit package
 

• 403b Retirement Plan 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card  
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability 
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability  
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks
 

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

Years of Experience – 

Required minimum of 5 years teaching experience at the P-12 level and some experience in teacher preparation. A minimum of 3 years' experience in teacher preparation is preferred.

Certification and/or Licensure 

Must hold teacher certification in a 7-12 content area. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Evidence-based P-12 teaching experience in a general education classroom with a strong ability to meet the needs of diverse learners particularly with emergent bilingual students in urban and/or rural environments, and/or TESOL learners;
• Evidence-based instructional design experience for face-to-face and/or online or hybrid formats;
• Working knowledge and experience with assessment and accreditation, including familiarity with state, regional, professional, and national standards for teacher preparation;
• Demonstrated experience with building and sustaining school and community partnerships;
• Familiarity with grant development and implementation; and
• Scholarly interest or expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantitative and qualitative research design and statistics, assessment and accreditation, curriculum development and instruction, educational technology, multicultural education, second language acquisition and learning, critical pedagogy and practices, human development, school-based counseling, and/or educational leadership.

Working Conditions 

This position requires both on campus face-to-face teaching and online instruction. May require face to face and virtual supervision of teacher candidates in P-12 schools, so reliable transportation is required. Attendance at department, school, and university meetings is expected.

St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.

Salary : $250