Adjunct Professor Pool for the Division of Liberal Arts
About The Position
The Division of Liberal Arts at SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) offers a variety of academic programs designed to equip students with the academic skills needed for competitive transfer to baccalaureate institutions or direct entry into the workforce. Our faculty's teaching is centered on student success, incorporating equitable teaching and learning strategies, diverse perspectives, and service-learning projects into our classes. Full-time faculty often lead in their professional organizations or publish regularly, while part-time faculty frequently serve as community leaders and practitioners. As faculty, you will empower students to achieve success by fostering their competencies through innovative education. The Division of Liberal Arts provides Associate of Arts (A.A.) degrees in Liberal Arts (with concentrations in Humanities and Social Sciences, Communications, English, History, and Psychology), Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees in Human Services, and Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in Chemical Dependency Counseling and Human Services. Additionally, we offer Certificate Programs in Chemical Dependency Counseling, Direct Support Professional, and Community Health Worker. We are currently seeking applications for adjunct professors in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Art History, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, and Supply Chain Management.
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
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments for students from a wide range of backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in teaching, preferably at the community college level (or comparable professional experience)
- Experience in utilizing differentiated instructional strategies
- Experience with virtual, online instruction
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
Benefits
- Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
