Adapted Lab Assistant

Budget Title Adjunct Lecturer Campus Title Adapted Lab Assistant School/Division Academic Affairs, Division of Department Physical Education Faculty Sub-Type Adjunct Faculty Salary Level A0 Salary Range $4000 per semester Salary Determination Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below) If Part-Time, enter FTE:

48

Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter End Date: 05/31/2027 Position Summary

The Department of Physical Education at SUNY Cortland is accepting applications to fill 2 part-time adapted lab assistant positions for the  academic year.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

* Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

* Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

* SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.

* Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

* Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

Lab assistants in adapted physical education supervise undergraduate students in PED 356 (Adapted Physical Education and Sport) in two types of lab settings - gymnasium and pool - where the undergraduates work with children with disabilities. Oversight of the labs by lab assistants, as well as faculty assigned to teach the labs, is requisite to the safety of all participants involved.

Supervision of undergraduate students may include assessment of lessons and lesson plans and taking attendance. Lab assistants also contact and recruit program participants and manage the participant database. They are responsible for managing adapted equipment and assessment tools. Lab assistants may also assist with weekend workshops at Raquette Lake and have other duties as assigned.

Please note that you are required to attend the PED 356 Labs which are offered during the following times.

* Monday & Friday 12:40-1:40 PM

* Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-5 PM

* Wednesday 4 - 6 PM

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Required Qualifications

* Experience working with individuals and children with disabilities.

* Acceptance into SUNY Cortland graduate program in:
Physical Education, Health, Communication Disorders, Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field.

* Maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout your Graduate Program.

* Demonstrate Professional Dispositions as outlined by the Physical Education Department.

Preferred Qualifications

* B.S.Ed. in Physical Education (undergraduate)

* Enrollment in an Adapted Concentration as an undergraduate student

* Experience working in movement environments (camps, athletics, boys & girls clubs, etc.)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Basic computer skills, communication, organization, and integrity.

About the University EEO Statement

The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

Job Close Date 06/01/2027

Posting Detail Information

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