Adjunct Instructor Pool for the Division of Math, Science, Technology, and Health

SUNY Schenectady Community College   Schenectady, NY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 15, 2024
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About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.


Job Description:


The Division of Math, Science, Technology, and Health offers a variety of academic programs that prepare students to transfer competitively to baccalaureate institutions or to enter the workforce directly in some of the fastest growing fields in the job market. The Division of Math, Science, Technology, and Health encompasses a variety of disciplines, including astronomy, chemistry, biology, computer science, computer information systems, environmental science, healthcare, mathematics, nutrition, and physics. The cornerstone of our faculty's teaching is student success, so our classes regularly incorporate equitable teaching and learning strategies and applied learning projects. As faculty, you will empower our students to achieve success by helping them develop their competencies through innovative education.

The Division of Math, Science, Technology, and Health offers the following degrees and certificate programs that are some of the fastest growing areas of the job market:
  • A.S. Degrees in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Math and Science, Nursing in coordination with Belanger School of Nursing, Nutrition, Programming for Game Design, Science, and Science with a Biology Concentration.
  • A.A.S. Degrees in Biological Technician, Computer Information Systems, and Computer Networking Systems and Cyber Security
  • Certificates in Computer Repair and Networking, Health Studies, and Medical Coding and Billing
We are currently accepting adjunct applications in all course content areas, with a particular interest in the following:
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Food science
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Nutrition
  • Physics
  • Science of Brewing and Distilling
Reporting to the Division Dean, the Adjunct Instructor position provides part-time course instruction in a specific content area. Special consideration will be given to candidates who have background that includes virtual, online teaching and experience implementing student-centered instructional strategies. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and those who will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide instruction to students in a specific content area
  • Prepare course work and develop the syllabus for each course assigned in accordance with established SUNY Schenectady approved curriculum and course outlines
  • Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes
  • Model lifelong learning, focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner), and actively engage in independent and college offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods

Requirements:


Minimum Requirements:
  • Master's Degree in the prospective discipline one will teach, or a Master's degree with at least 18 graduate-level credits in the discipline
  • At least one year of experience in teaching, preferably at the community college level
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for a diverse student population
Preferred Requirements:
  • Experience in utilizing differentiated instructional strategies
  • Experience with virtual, online instruction

Additional Information:


Special Information:
  • VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check
  • The SUNY Schenectady Division of Math, Science, Technology, and Health is currently accepting adjunct applications for possible openings. We maintain a file of potential candidates so that in the event of an opportunity we can contact desirable candidates

Application Instructions:


Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:
  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Completed SUNY Schenectady employment application
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • References
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SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.