Assistant Professor /Associate Professor - Clinical Practices and Special Education

Assistant Professor / Associate Professor - Clinical Practices and Special Education The Department of Middle and High School Education (MHSE) invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor of clinical practices in secondary teacher education and adolescent special education (or a related field). The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching, service, advocacy, leadership, and research in special education and teacher candidate practices that support diverse learners with disabilities across all secondary school subject areas. Position Responsibilities Maintain a teaching load of 18 credits per 9‑month academic year and a regular on‑campus presence for teaching, office hours, and departmental activities. Collaborate with the SOE Clinical Practice and Partnership Office and partner schools to facilitate off‑campus site visits and strengthen school‑partner relationships. Maintain an active research agenda that includes professional scholarship, presentations, and grantsmanship. Engage in student recruitment, application review, and admissions processes. Support department and program operations and coordination to ensure effective student advisement, placement, and supervision. Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments, schools, and the university to advance interdisciplinary and sponsored program initiatives. Engage in program‑level and SOE accreditation. Pursue external funding opportunities to support research, program innovation, and continuous improvement efforts for the department, SOE, Lehman College, and the field. Develop and maintain articulation agreements and educational partnerships with community colleges. Engage in service to the university, college, school, and department through committee membership and related professional contributions. Assist with program hiring, staffing, mentoring, and supervision of part‑time and adjunct faculty. Perform other related duties as assigned in support of program and institutional goals. Qualifications Required Qualifications Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited university. Demonstrated expertise in mentoring pre‑ and in‑service teacher development in clinical settings, educational assessment, experiential learning, and project‑based learning. Demonstrated knowledge of best‑practices in urban secondary teacher education pre‑service and in‑service clinical and teacher induction practices. A minimum of five years of teaching experience in public secondary schools with diverse populations, including multilingual students. An ongoing record of scholarship. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially as a team member. Preferred Requirements Demonstrated commitment to social justice, multi‑modal learning, anti‑racist pedagogies, multilingualism, and culturally and linguistically responsive and sustaining pedagogy. Demonstrated knowledge of Students With Disabilities 7‑12 learning standards and curricula. Demonstrated ability to effectively teach adults in college‑level education programs in various modalities including in‑person, hybrid, hyflex, synchronous, and asynchronous modalities. Lehman College will not accept or interview individuals outside the United States who require an H‑1B visa. Applicants currently residing in the United States who require H‑1B visa sponsorship are eligible to be interviewed. Compensation Assistant: $86,741 – $102,017 Associate: $105,816 – $121,194 CUNY offers a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. How to Apply Visit , access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select “Apply Now” and provide the requested information. Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information). Closing Date Open until filled: The review of applications will begin on July 3rd and continue until a candidate is identified. Equal Employment Opportunity CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer. Job ID: 32296 Location: Lehman College Job Type: Full‑Time #J-18808-Ljbffr City University of New York