The Department of Childhood Education and Literacy Education at SUNY Old Westbury is seeking an adjunct instructor with a strong background in Foundations of Education or a related field to teach an undergraduate course for prospective elementary pre-service teachers.  Prior teaching experience at the elementary levels is required.  The adjunct instructor will work closely with a full-time faculty in planning and delivering course content to students that is appropriate with course goals and key assessments. 

Fall 2025 semester dates: August 25 through December 17,  2025.

Course: ED 3900- Foundations of Education

This course offers an introduction to the teaching profession for prospective educators. Students examine the social, political, economic, and historical factors that shape the educational landscape and influence the work of professional educators. Key topics include child development, the school experience, teaching strategies, classroom management, curriculum design, and selected legal and ethical considerations in education. The course also serves as preparation for admission into the Teacher Education Program.

Tuesday and Thursday 11:40 a.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Three (3) years teaching experience in elementary education with strong background in child development.
• Adept in socio-cultural issues in education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's, Ph.D. or Ed.D. in elementary education or related field.
• Experience teaching courses in higher education.
• Experience teaching or mentoring an ethnically and culturally diverse student body.

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Requirements

• Start Date: 8/25/2025 - Approximate
• Education: Master's Degree Required
• Work Experience: 3 - 5 years
• Part/Full Time: Part-Time

Contact / Additional Information

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=189106:

1. letter of application,
2. CV or resume,
3. one letter of recommendation (signed, on letterhead),
4. transcript of highest degree earned,
5. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references,
6. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:   Review of applications to begin immediately.  Open until filled.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.