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

Company Description:

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. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

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
• Microbiology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science
• Computer Information Systems
• Computer Repair and Networking
• Mathematics
• Nutrition
• Physics
• Programming for Game Design

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 and verification of official college transcripts. 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 (Official college transcripts will be requested at time of hire), At least three professional references.