Assistant Teaching Professor and Accreditation Officer, Education Studies

Assistant Teaching Professor and Accreditation Officer, Education Studies

The Education Studies Department at Skidmore College invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor and Accreditation Officer position beginning fall 2026. This is a renewable appointment with responsibilities in teaching and teacher education program accreditation. Faculty in the Education Studies Department prepare students for initial certification in New York State, grades 1-6. In addition, the Department’s on-campus lab school, the Early Childhood Center, provides a resource for teaching and research. The Education Studies Department holds national accreditation with AAQEP. Seven years of accreditation was granted in January 2023.

Responsibilities:

• Teach 3 courses (12 credits) per year in curriculum and instruction, elementary teaching methods (e.g., science, social studies). 
• Accreditation Officer responsibilities include staying current on standards, requirements and expectations of our accreditation agency (AAQEP); managing data collection and analysis; completing annual accreditation reports; preparing for and co-writing the Quality Assurance Report required for reaccreditation; and preparing and managing the campus visit of the AAQEP review team for reaccreditation.
• Contribute to department initiatives. 

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a PhD/EdD degree in Education 
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college and/or elementary level 
• A robust commitment to undergraduate teacher education within a liberal arts context
• Experience with teacher education program accreditation

Salary: $73,301

Skidmore College offers a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits plans provide choice and flexibility to support our employees' needs and those of their families.

Benefits information: www.skidmore.edu/benefits

All bargaining unit members shall be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Skidmore College and Services Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 200 United. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the Form I-9 and verification of identity and work authorization as required by federal law. 

Application Instructions:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for 3 references. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

Apply online: jobs.skidmore.edu

Questions? Please contact Hope Casto, Chair and Professor of Education Studies at hcasto@skidmore.edu

About Skidmore College

Skidmore is a highly selective liberal arts college that fosters creative approaches to teaching and learning. Skidmore’s faculty of teacher-scholars are devoted to the instruction and mentoring of approximately 2500 talented undergraduates. With its relatively small size and student-faculty ratio, the College is a close-knit academic community.   

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Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable post-offer background check result.

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