Assistant Professor, Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL)

Curry College
United States, Massachusetts, Milton
1071 Blue Hill Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025
Assistant Professor, Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) The Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) at Curry College is an internationally recognized, credit-bearing academic program designed to support neurodiverse learners, including students with diagnosed learning differences (LD) and/or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Established 55 years ago, PAL has served as a model for strength-based education, fostering student success through innovative, metacognitive-based personalized instruction. We are seeking a full-time faculty member (Assistant Professor) to instruct credit-bearing courses in one-on-one and small-group settings using developmental and motivational frameworks. This position requires an ability to employ a range of evidence-based instructional techniques, emphasizing creativity, flexibility, and real-world application. PAL faculty individualize the curriculum to meet the unique needs of each student, facilitating academic and personal growth through practical application. Responsibilities: Teach credit-bearing PAL courses designed to support neurodiverse learners in developing academic strategies, executive functioning, and self-advocacy skills. Utilize a strength-based, student-centered approach that prioritizes relationship-building and individualized learning strategies. Serve as an Academic Advisor, providing guidance on student's academic progress Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to integrate inclusive learning practices into the broader academic community. Contribute to the ongoing research and innovation of PAL's teaching methodologies. Engage with Curry College's new Neurodiversity Center of Excellence, playing a role in its strategic initiatives to expand services and address the increasing complexity of student needs. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate preferred in Psychology, Counseling, Special Education, or a related field. Credentials for performing psychological and educational evaluations. Experience in developing individualized educational plans, including recommendations for assistive technology and accommodations. Excellent collaboration skills, with experience working closely with parents, faculty, and multidisciplinary teams to support student achievement. Knowledge of developmental and motivational learning frameworks for emerging adults. Demonstrated experience working with students with learning disabilities and related disorders. Additional Information: Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks. Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment. The College's nondiscrimination policy may be found at: https://www.curry.edu/about-us/community-resources/employment/notice-of-non-discrimination; the College's grievance procedures for Title IX complaints may be found at: https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/Student-Life/handbook.pdf (pp. 96-125). Individuals who wish to make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Title IX Coordinator, the Office for Civil Rights, or both. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below: Juan Hernandez, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Belonging: Office 121, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 979-3516, juan.hernandez@curry.edu. Office of Civil Rights ("OCR")-Boston: US Department of Education, 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921. (617) 289-0111, OCR.Boston@ed.gov. To apply, visit http://curry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=185593 jeid-d7138c6d3e24b34999d04e89030c592b