CUNY Start English Instructor - 300421 (2 Positions

CUNY Start English Instructor - 300421 (2 Positions)

Persons employed in the title of CUNY Start Instructor shall be assigned to teach and perform related functions as part of the CUNY Start program. The CUNY Start Instructors are full-time, non-tenure track positions.

CUNY Start is an intensive pre-matriculation program that helps CUNY associate degree-seeking students with significant remedial needs increase their academic proficiency in English and/or mathematics prior to enrollment in college credit classes. The CUNY Office of Academic Affairs, the University’s community colleges, New York City College of Technology, and the College of Staten Island work collaboratively to provide students with an innovative approach to developmental education.

CUNY Start is recognized for its carefully designed curriculum and pedagogy, ongoing professional development, and mentor-based training model. CUNY Start is currently offered at seven CUNY campuses:
Borough of Manhattan Community College, Bronx Community College, College of Staten Island, Hostos Community College, Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, and Queensborough Community College.

The CUNY Start English Instructor (“CUNY Start English Instructor”) must possess a clear understanding of CUNY Start’s English (Reading/ Writing) curriculum and the program’s pedagogical approaches for developing CUNY Start students’ academic and social readiness for college-level work. The CUNY Start English Instructor may be appointed as either a “Core Instructor” or “Support Instructor” and reports to the CUNY Start Director at their campus.

The Core Instructor teaches two CUNY Start English classes of approximately 25 students each, or 50 students per semester, using the CUNY Start English curriculum in a well-managed classroom that is consistent with CUNY Start’s pedagogical approach(es). The Core Instructor is expected to comment on students’ papers to encourage development and revision and to provide students with individual and small group assistance.

The Support Instructor may not initially teach their own class; however, they are responsible to substitute for CUNY Start Instructors at designated campuses when needed and will be responsible for taking over classroom instruction if a CUNY Start Instructor cannot complete the semester. The Support Instructor is expected to work at two to three college campuses, actively participate in classes that they support, teach in the absence of a Core or Lead Instructor and provide students with individual and small group assistance.

CUNY Start may deliver instruction in multiple formats: in-person, online or as hybrid classes that are both online and in-person. Online instruction may be a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching that is determined at the discretion of program management. Online work may entail instruction on such platforms as Blackboard, Zoom, and other remote instructional tools that are available and approved by the University and which support the goals and practices of the program.

During periods of remote teaching, Core and Support Instructors remain responsible for maintaining high levels of student engagement and enacting the CUNY Start curriculum with fidelity to the program model. Requirements of Core and Support Instructors, Guidance to Writing Assistants, Collaboration and Other Specific Responsibilities as delineated below remain expectations of the Core and Support Instructors when instruction is online or provided in a hybrid learning environment.

At the discretion of program management, Core Instructors who are appointed to train Cooperating Teachers will receive a “Lead Teacher” differential. Responsibilities and expectations for Core, Support and Lead Instructors are found below:

Thorough training in and understanding of CUNY Start English curriculum, pedagogical approach, and other aspects of the CUNY Start program;

Teaching experience, including at least one semester of experience as a CUNY Start Cooperating Teacher;

Ability to travel to multiple CUNY Start…