Adjunct Instructor - Smart Scholars Program

Adjunct Instructor - Smart Scholars - Multiple Disciplines

Category:
Adjunct

Department:
Academic Support & Access Programs

Locations:
Farmingdale, NY

Posted:
Jun 21, 2019

Closes:
Open Until Filled

Type:
Part-time

Position

ID: 112095

About Farmingdale State College:

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

Job Description:

FSC operates multiple grant-based programs that serve secondary school students from local and nearby school districts. Periodically, adjunct teaching positions become available in the Smart Scholars program within various academic disciplines. The Smart Scholars program is intended to support students in successful completion of high school and to help ensure they are college-ready. The primary objective of the program is to provide students with the opportunity to earn college credits by the time they graduate from high school.

Though teaching style may vary to best meet the needs of a younger audience, the course content and objectives must replicate those offered to matriculated FSC students. Positions periodically become available to teach within our summer, Saturday, and after school programs. Classes may be conducted on the FSC campus, local high schools, or online.

Adjunct instructors needed for the following courses:

• Freshman Experience 101
  - The Freshman Experience (College Transition)

Additional positions may be needed for the following disciplines:

• Business
• Criminal Justice
• Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Computer Programming/Information Systems
• Nutrition Science & Wellness
• Visual Communications/Marketing

Adjunct Instructor responsibilities:

• Develop course syllabus that is inclusive of lesson plans detailing topics of discussion and related projects, and a chronological timeline for instruction and assignments due.
• Provide appropriate, professional and effective instruction of lesson plans.
• Provide constant supervision for all students while in instructional setting.
• Follow all FSC policy and procedures as related to time and attendance, submission of mid-term and final grades, and department contact practices.
• Participate in faculty/staff meetings, as needed, with site coordinator and/or program director.

In your cover letter, you must indicate which area(s) listed above you are interested in applying for.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Master's Degree is required.
• Expertise in subject area as evidenced by education/training, professional and teaching experience.
• Availability to teach all classes through the duration of the semester.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. A benefits summary for this part-time UUP position can be found here.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates may apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the bottom of this page. We require the following documents:

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted, no phone calls please.