TERM Instructor- Sociology

SUNY Ulster
Stone, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 5/16/2024
SUNY Ulster Sociology- TERM Instructor
Full Time; 10-Month; Starting August 2024 through May 17, 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: May 27, 2024 at 4PM EST


Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Term Appointment Faculty Member in Sociology to begin in August 2024 through May 2025. This position is for in-person teaching, but may include online and/or remote courses.

Position Definition:
Under the general supervision of the Division or Department Chair, the Term Appointment Faculty
Member will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters; and perform other instructional related duties as assigned.

The successful candidate must be able to teach courses that include Principles of Sociology, Criminology, Social Problems, and Cultural Diversity.

Preference will be given to those who have college teaching experience as well as online teaching and course development experience, preferably through Brightspace. Candidates must have a Master's Degree in Sociology.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Meet each scheduled class in the modality established and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period
  • Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator, in advance, to make arrangements for unavoidable absences
  • Provide each student at the beginning of the course with a written plan about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated
  • Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal, and grading
  • Submit, when due, all necessary reports, such as attendance and grade reports and class information sheets, and to certify as to their accuracy
  • Assess courses
  • Comply with all institutional policies and procedures
  • Participate in college service
  • Participate in collaborative departmental efforts including recruitment and planning
  • Undertake advisor training and serve as academic advisor to Sociology students

Salary:

An initial starting salary of $47,500 - $56, 500 will be commensurate with education, training, and experience per academic year with an excellent benefits package has been allocated for this position. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. 


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Hold a Master's Degree in Sociology 
  • An ability/willingness to teach introductory and upper-level courses
  • A demonstrated commitment to applied learning and innovative teaching
  • A strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate students           
  • Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology skills

And
  • Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students with diverse abilities and interests.

Additional Information:

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plans, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and SUNY tuition assistance.
 
In addition, SUFA-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and holidays indicated on the SUNY Ulster Academic Calendar. 


Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by May 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
 
  • Resume or CV
  • Cover letter which discusses your qualifications, interests and your ability to serve a diverse student population.
  • Copy of transcripts indicating possession of minimum qualifications (officials will be required at the time of hire)
  • Three references

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews.  All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment
Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.


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