Writing Lecturer - Educational Opportunity Program - University at Albany

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. Job 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 Apply Online