About University at Albany:
The
University at
Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven
by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific
discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class
faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are
creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence,
semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences,
cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social
welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through
scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and
humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions
in the nation, the University is a national leader in public
engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180
years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and
launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the
University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the
Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the University at
Albany serves all of the college's academic units. The program is
jointly sponsored by New York State, the Office of Special
Programs, and the University at Albany. The objective of EOP is to
see that each student admitted is provided with all the services
and assistance necessary for success in the degree program in which
he or she is enrolled. The ultimate goal of the program is to make
higher education possible for students who lack the normal
credentials for college admissions, but who have the potential and
motivation for academic success.
The EOP lecturer will be administratively responsible to the EOP
director and will work closely with other EOP instructors,
counselors, and program staffers. The EOP lecturer will be assigned
to teach in the fall and spring semesters. This person must be able
to work effectively with college students who are economically and
educationally disadvantaged individuals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Teaching
- Teach 2 sections each semester of EOP courses, requiring 4.5
hours of instruction and 4 hours of office hours per week.
Assume responsibility for implementing the instructional goals
of the EOP high-intensity model.
Ensure that EOP students receive the necessary competencies in
a particular academic area.
Conduct one-on-one and group conferences for study skills
purposes.
Student Success
- Create and maintain channels of referral for academically
underperforming students.
- Advocate for non-traditional/EOP college students.
Administration
- Assume responsibility for maintaining accurate and complete
records of student performance.
- Provide student progress recommendations to the EOP
director.
- Contribute to curriculum revisions and syllabus
construction.
- Participate in professional activities.
- Participate in scheduled staff meetings.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships:
- Reports to: Director, Educational Opportunity Program
- Supervises the following positions: N/A
Job Requirements:
- Strong commitment to working with economically/educationally
disadvantaged students.
- Sensitivity to motivate low income/first college generation
students.
- Be available for extended office hours to offer one-on-one
tutoring.
- Ability to effectively communicate with other EOP instructors,
counselors, and students.
- Ability to direct students to other areas for tutorial
support.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and
equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
- Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity,
equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their
role.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Arts in English or terminal degree in a closely
related discipline from a college or university accredited by the
U.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognized
accrediting organization is required. A doctorate is
preferred.
- 2 to 5 years of experience teaching college students
- Experience using technology in the classroom
- Experience assessing student needs (pre- and
post-assessment)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience working with students in EOP or a similar
program
Working Environment:
- Typical office and classroom environment
- Position requires effective written and interpersonal
communication skills
Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer (Academic-year
appointment)
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus
Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV
institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an
Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts:
disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three
years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus
security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security
Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking
this link
http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml
Pursuant to New York Labor Law 194-a, the University will not seek,
request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in
determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation
for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or
salary history information as a condition of employment
consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited
circumstances permitted by law.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Please apply online via
http://albany.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=204937
Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents:
- CV
- Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications
and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
- Contact information for three references
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letter etc.).
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Preference will be given to applications received by October
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