Program Director for the Master of Art in Teaching Program (MAT) /Professional Lecturer of Education

Position Title:

Program Director for the Master of Art in Teaching Program (MAT) /Professional Lecturer of Education

Department/School:

Teacher Education Department/School Social & Behavioral Sciences

Salary/Pay Rate:

$80,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

The Marist College Teacher Education Department seeks candidates for the position of Program Director and Professional Lecturer of Teacher Education to begin in the fall 2025.

This position provides coordination for the 5-year Adolescence/Students with Disabilities Education program (grades 7-12) and offers guidance and vision for this critical area of teacher preparation. This is a full time position with a 24-credit teaching load; 12 credit release for 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 Adolescence- Secondary 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, experience or knowledge of practices for with Students with Disabilities.

Essential Functions:

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Conducts formal review of all MAT students in the junior year and those seeking to transfer to Marist.
• Advises all candidates in the MAT program in partnership with content advisors.
• Responsible for fieldwork and student teaching placements for all MAT students.
• Maintains positive relationships with P-12 partner schools.
• Meets regularly with the 8 content area departments on campus to maintain open lines of communication about advising and bolster internal recruitment to teacher education programs.
• Hires all part-time faculty associated with MAT: to teach courses; to be student teacher supervisors; to be cooperating teachers.
• Provides orientation for students in MAT program.
• Provides orientation for part-time faculty who serve as supervisors or cooperating teachers.
• Updates handbook for student teachers and facilitates student teaching seminars.
• Recommends MAT students for certification; remains current with relevant NYSED regulations.
• With support from the Assessment Coordinator, maintains assessment system for MAT program.
• Addresses student concerns that arise in the MAT program
• Creates and staffs schedule of courses each term.

Lecturer Responsibilities:

• Teaches 12 credits (2:2) in undergraduate or graduate courses associated with the MAT program.
• In conjunction with the content area academic advisors, serves as an academic advisor to students in the MAT program.
• Participates in department, School, and faculty plenary meetings
• Engages in professional activity, as relevant to the position
• Participates in open house events

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include:

• Teaching certification in a content area grades 7-12
• At least 3-5 years of classroom teaching P-16
• At least 3 years of administrative experience in a teacher preparation program.
• Expertise in curriculum development

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.

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 (MSED) program in two delivery models: as part of our in-house 5-year accelerated 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), Admin

Months per Year:

10

Work Schedule:

Time as required for teaching, office hours, departmental/school activities, scholarship/professional development, 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.