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Locations: Loudonville, NY Posted: Oct 23, 2026 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Part-time Position ID: 206094 Share About Siena University: Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good.

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Job Description

Siena University is accepting applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach the spring 2027 course ATDV 250 Foundational Mathematical Content Knowledge for Elementary Teachers. This course is intended to prepare future elementary teachers with the content knowledge and conceptual understandings required to teach Grades K-6 in New York State. See course description below. Elementary teachers play a critical role in helping their students understand and use mathematical concepts and problem-solving skills across a range of contexts and grade levels.

For many students, their experience in early elementary math classes has a profound impact on their confidence and independence as mathematicians as they progress through their adolescence and into adulthood. This course is designed to help future elementary teachers build conceptual understandings, procedural fluency, and reasoning/problem-solving skills in the math content and skills they will be teaching in Grades K-6. The course will engage prospective elementary teachers in the study of counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking, numbers and operations in base ten, fractions, measurement and data, and geometry, in alignment with the New York State Next Generation Mathematics and Learning Standards. For more information about the Education Programs at Siena University, visit our website: https://www.siena.edu/departments/education/ Requirements: Candidates should have a minimum of a Master's Degree in education, math education, or a related field and exhibit a commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education.

Demonstrated knowledge of New York State Next Generation Mathematics Learning Standards for Grades K-6 is required. Prior elementary mathematics curriculum design and/or university-level teaching experience is preferred. Additional Information: Pay Rate: $1333.34 per contact hour *The hiring pay rate above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law. Siena University is committed to attracting, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty.

We actively encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, veterans, and others from underrepresented groups who may make a positive contribution to the diversification of ideas and perspectives. Siena University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All bargaining unit faculty members shall be covered by the collective bargaining agreement between Siena University and SEIU (Service Employees International United) Local 200.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, CV and contact information for 3 professional references through the Interview Exchange portal used by Siena University. A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by Hide Main Navigation Siena University 515 Loudon Road, Loudonville, NY 12211