Job Details
Category: Adjunct Positions - Teaching Faculty
Department: Community Education/WDCE
Locations: Valhalla, NY
Posted: Apr 2, 2026
Closes: Open Until Filled
Type: Non-Credit Adjunct
Ref. No.: AFI040226
Position ID: 198803
About Westchester Community College
Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.
Job Description
SUNY Westchester Community College seeks Adjunct Faculty to teach Italian Beginning Levels 1 & 2 in person. These classes are non-credit and offered through our Community Education/Personal Enrichment department. Each class runs for 1.5 hours weekly, for 12 weeks total, during both fall and spring semesters. This course is typically offered on Saturday mornings, but date/time may be flexible.
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must possess a minimum of a Master's degree in Italian or related field in Italian Studies and a minimum of one year of experience. Successful candidates must also be familiar with course management systems, and have prior teaching experience.
All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in instructional technology and one (1) year of classroom teaching in any level of Italian are also preferred.
Additional Information
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $63.20 per hour. No benefits.
POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2026 semester. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Application Instructions
Applicants interested MUST apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.
The College will provide equal opportunity in all of its employment practices to all persons without unlawful discrimination on the basis of political affiliation, age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, arrest or conviction record, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, or use or non-use of lawful products off College premises during nonworking hours, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.