Job description

New Paltz, NY

Department: Elementary Education

Duties

The School of Education at the State University of New York (SUNY) at New Paltz is pleased to announce a hire of a three-year lecturer position in the Department of Teaching & Learning. The position is as follows:

Lecturer for Early Childhood / Childhood Education (ongoing, 3-year, renewable contract)

SUNY New Paltz is located in the scenic Hudson Valley at the base of the Shawangunk Mountains, 90 minutes north of New York City. We have a student body drawing from rural, suburban, and urban areas of approximately 8,000 students (residential and commuter). The School of Education and faculty are steadfast in our commitment to building our school’s capacity to offer teacher education organized around issues of equity, social justice, and anti-racism as well as research-based frameworks of teaching and learning. The School of Education is home to the Hudson Valley Writing Project (a local site of the National Writing Project), multiple university-school partnerships, the annual Multicultural Education Conference, and the Mid-Hudson Teacher Center, all of which offer teacher candidates and faculty ongoing opportunities to learn from and with regional PK-16 teacher leaders.

Duties of the role include:

• Teach within the Early Childhood / Childhood Education undergraduate and graduate programs.
• These include undergraduate dual certification B-6, undergraduate early childhood education B-2 non-certification, an MST program leading to initial NY State teacher certification program.
• Work with students to build the strong, foundational EC/CE pedagogical and clinical skills and knowledge necessary to support the diverse developmental and learning needs of young children and their families
• Contribute to curriculum development that incorporates scholarship at the intersections of early childhood / childhood education, equity, justice, and inclusion

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s in Early Childhood / Childhood Education
• At least three years of prior experience teaching in public and/or private schools in grades PK-6.
• Hold or be eligible to hold state licensure in early childhood / childhood education.

Other important information about this vacancy

This position offers full New York State benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country; see them here: https://www.suny.edu/benefits/benefit-summaries/. The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public University that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is located in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members-students, faculty and staff. The University’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer.

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the University Police Web site for the complete Annual Security Report (Clery Report) at SUNY New Paltz | University Police | Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports.

How to apply

Electronic submission required. Candidates will be required to submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references. Individuals with disabilities who need assistance with the application process should call (845) 257-3168.

Please apply at https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/.Priority deadline March 22nd 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.