Asst. Professor - Sociology jobs in Poughkeepsie, NY

Adjunct Faculty Member - Sociology
Spring 2024 Semester

Salary- $1049.00 per credit

SUNY Ulster is currently accepting applications for adjunct teaching assignments in Sociology for the Spring 2024 semester and establishing a pool for future teaching assignments. This position is for in-person teaching.

Position Description:

Under the general supervision of the Social Sciences, History, and Education Department Chair, the adjunct instructor 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. Instructor may be assigned to the Stone Ridge and/or Kingston Center Campus. Courses may include Principles of Sociology and Social Problems.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet each scheduled class 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 written information 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, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy.
• Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.
• Be aware of and comply with all bulletins, memorandums, and emails from administrative offices.
• Check faculty mailbox and SUNY Ulster email frequently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Sociology or the equivalent (as determined by SUNY Ulster faculty) and teaching experience.
• Ability to teach using Brightspace, the College’s learning management system.
• Technological competency sufficient to carry out expectations of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Sociology and teaching experience.

And

• A commitment to SUNY Ulster's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Mission, Goals and Objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of nontraditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by 4:00 pm on December 19, 2023 to be given priority consideration.

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 qualifications (official transcripts will be required at the time of hire).

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

Offers of employment are contingent upon Board of Trustee ratification. Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. All new employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must submit fingerprints for the New York Department of Justice clearance. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding.

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