"Writing Center Instructor"

Company

SUNY Old Westbury

Job Location

Old Westbury, New York

Category

English and Literature

Type

Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, we endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students.  Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations.  The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for six consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students.  For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to our website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

Job Description

The Writing Center at SUNY Old Westbury invites applications for the part-time position of Writing Center Instructor.

Responsibilities include:

• provide face-to-face and online writing instruction to a diverse student population
• teach writing workshops as needed
• provide support and mentoring for student staff members
• assist with and/or attend all in-house training and professional development meetings
• staff the front desk, greet visitors to the Center, and assist students with scheduling appointments
• pursue guided or independent professional development during downtime on shift

This part-time position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, and the ability to add additional hours during the final month of each semester.  This is a ten (10) month, college-year obligation position and has the potential for annual renewal.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Composition and Rhetoric, English, Education, or a field corresponding to a major at Old Westbury and have experience teaching writing in the classroom or Writing Center.  Student teaching counts as teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Composition and Rhetoric, English, Education, or a field corresponding to a major at Old Westbury.  Candidates should also have an interest in supporting non-traditional and/or first-generation college students.

Additional Information

Position Type:  Professional

Official Budget Title:  Lecturer (10 months)

Campus Title:  Writing Center Instructor

Department:  Writing Center

FTE:  Part-time

Negotiating Unit:  UUP

Salary Grade:  NSA0

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following online at https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com

1. letter of application,
2. curriculum vitae,
3. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references, and
4. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process.)

Please note academic departments will not be accepting phone inquiries regarding your resume.

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  Review of applications will begin immediately.  Open until filled.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

We encourage protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.