Part time faculty Math and Science Department

Pratt Institute Part-Time Faculty

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for the most pressing issue of our time: climate change.

Another extension of Pratt's campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility that brings together the research activities of Pratt Institute under one roof in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are:

• Resourceful and collaborative problem solvers,
• Socially responsible and equity-centered creatives,
• Adaptable and resilient global stewards,
• Inquisitive and compassionate community members.

The Department of Mathematics and Science in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Pratt Institute (Brooklyn and Manhattan Campuses) invites applications as part of an open call to join our pool of part-time faculty. The department provides foundational and advanced STEM coursework tailored for emerging artists, designers, and architects. We are seeking qualified part-time instructors to teach undergraduate lecture and laboratory/studio-integrated courses across the following curricular areas:

• Mathematics & Quantitative Reasoning
• Computational & Applied Sciences, including coding and AI literacy
• Physical Sciences
• Chemical & Materials Sciences
• Earth, Environmental, & Ecological Sciences
• Life & Biological Sciences

Our courses contribute to Pratt's General Education program in support of our diverse creative majors. We maintain small class sizes (ranging from 15 to 22 students). Devoted to a creative learning community, Pratt recognizes the strength that stems from diverse perspectives, ideas, backgrounds, approaches, and experiences. We aspire to continue to grow as a place that always welcomes and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to contribute to and be part of Pratt culture;

this aspiration is supported by Pratt's Office of Engagement, Culture and Community. With a robust Center for Teaching and Learning focused on inclusive teaching and trauma-informed pedagogy, Pratt allows faculty to develop the approaches needed to meet the diverse needs of our students.

A graduate degree in a relevant STEM field is highly preferred, but strong candidates who are progressing towards a graduate degree are also encouraged to apply. We value teaching experience from both traditional and non-traditional instructional settings.

Review of applications will begin immediately; this position is an open call, so the review will be continuous. To apply, please submit your C.V. and cover letter outlining your disciplinary expertise, relevant teaching philosophy, and specific courses or subject areas you are qualified to instruct. Professional references will be requested later in the interview process. Candidates should be prepared to provide at least three professional references, including two current or former managers/supervisors.

We encourage submitting up to five references total to ensure alternate contacts are available if needed. Pay Rate: $2,050 – $2,350 per contact hour with standard 3 credits per course (or prevailing rate in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement). This is a Local 1460 UFCT position.

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