Position Title: | Assessment Coordinator & Professional Lecturer of Teacher Education |
Department/School: | Teacher Education Department/School Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Salary/Pay Rate: | $75,000 - $80,000 |
Job Summary: | The Marist College Teacher Education Department is seeking candidates for the full-time position of Assessment Coordinator & Professional Lecturer to begin in the fall 2025.
This position works with the Assistant Dean for Teacher Education to maintain our good standing with the national accreditor, AAQEP, by reviewing/designing assessment tools, overseeing data analyses, and providing annual reports. This is a full-time position with a 24-credit teaching load; with 12-credits of release for these administrative responsibilities.
We are excited to announce the opening this fall (2024) of the fully renovated Dyson building which houses our state-of-the-art Teaching Methods Lab with adjoining Maker Space and separate Curriculum Resource room. |
Minimum Qualifications: | The successful candidate will have a doctorate degree in the field of education (or a related field), teacher certification, teaching experience in P-12 schools, and a student-centered approach to preparing future educators. Applicants should be able to model culturally responsive pedagogical approaches across all courses and foster inclusive classroom environments, with experience or knowledge of practices for Students with Disabilities. |
Essential Functions: | Lecturer Responsibilities: - Teaches 12 credits (2:2 course load) in the undergraduate or graduate teacher education programs as needed.
- Faculty advisor for students in the Teacher Education (TE) programs.
- Attends department, School and faculty plenary meetings
- Engages in professional activity, as relevant to the position
- Participates in open house events
Assessment Coordinator Responsibilities: - Work with the faculty, staff, and public-school partners to develop effective strategies for the assessment of student learning outcomes in all program content areas in compliance with AAQEP.
- Working with the Assistant Dean of TE, guide the TE faculty in the development of course assignments and assessment tools for the purposes of meaningful data collection.
- Coordinate assessment systems for all TE programs: Childhood, Grades 1-6/SWD, B.A./B.S./MAT Adol. 7-12 /SWD 5-year program and MSED graduate program in Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction.
- Analyze and maintain data to develop reports as required for accountability and accreditation
- Present an Annual Assessment Report to the Teacher Education faculty and the School Dean.
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Preferred Qualifications: | Preferred qualifications include: - At least 3-5 years of classroom teaching P-16
- Advanced statistical analysis skills
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Required Application Documents: | - Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Cover letter that includes a description of the candidate’s experience working with students from various backgrounds and with varying degrees of college preparedness.
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Benefits: | The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following: - Unlimited paid sick time.
- 14+ paid holidays per year.
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
- Life insurance.
- Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
- 403(b) defined contribution plan:
- First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
- College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
- Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
- Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist College.
- 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
- Tuition Benefits:
- Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
- College pays 100% tuition only.
- Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College. |
About the Department/School: | The Teacher Education Department is a member of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences along with departments for Psychology, Crime & Justice Studies, and Social Work. The Teacher Education Department offers a variety of teacher preparation programs including: (1) elementary education, grades 1-6, with dual certification for students with disabilities (2) a birth through second grade add-on teacher certification, and (3) a 5-year MAT adolescence education, grades 7 – 12, with dual certification for students with disabilities in eight content areas (English, math, social studies/history, biology, chemistry, earth science, Spanish, and French). The department also offers an advanced master’s degree program (MSED) in two delivery models: as part of our in-house 5-year program or as an asynchronous online 16-month program. The Teacher Education Department and the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are committed to advancing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive climate. |
About Marist College: | Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 53 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (3rd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #1 in the nation by the U.S. State Department’s “Open Doors Report” and has also received the Senator Paul Simon Award for First Year Abroad programs in Italy and Ireland. Marist’s Joint Study partnership with IBM, which began in 1988, has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about |
Type of Position: | Full-time |
Classification: | Faculty (Full-Time) |
Months per Year: | 10 |
Work Schedule: | Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, assessment responsibilities, and other activities as needed. |
Hours per Week: | 37.5 |
Location: | Marist College Main Campus |
Number of Position Openings: | 1 |
Equal Employment Statement: | Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under represented. Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups. Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the College. It shall be considered a violation of College policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist College on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law. |