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SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time English Instructor for our Division of Liberal Arts. Reporting to the Dean of Liberal Arts, this position requires teaching 15 credit-hours per semester in College Composition, Literature, and/or Writing courses. Other responsibilities include course development and assessment, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaborations. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the instruction and support of a diverse student population and from those who will contribute to an inclusive culture and ethos on campus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Teach a full-time course load in English; College Composition, Literature, and/or Writing classes;

+ Teach the depth and scope of course content using engaging classroom methods to support students' mastery of course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs);

+ Contribute to on-campus and online course delivery, utilizing Brightspace, the college's online learning management system, and integrating technology in the classroom where applicable;

+ Be available to meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours;

+ Actively contribute to the academic division and college through assessment, committee, and service activities including, but not limited to, retention, recruitment, and program review;

+ Maintain currency in academic and teaching disciplines, by cultivating teaching excellence and participation in professional development activities;

+ Model lifelong learning, focus on consistent improvement of instructional practice (engage as a reflective practitioner), and actively engage in independent and college-offered professional development to increase knowledge in one's content area and teaching methods;

+ Commitment to community college student access and success;

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Master's Degree in English from an accredited institution.

+ Minimum 1 year, of post-secondary teaching experience.

+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Prior teaching experience in college composition, literature, and writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Online teaching experience.

+ Experience in teaching at the community college level.

+ Experience teaching English Language Learners (ELL).

+ Doctoral degree in English or Composition and Rhetoric from an accredited institution.

Special Information:

+ VISA sponsorship is not available for this position

+ Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $49,978

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

+ Comprehensive health care coverage

+ Dental and vision coverage

+ A choice of retirement systems

+ A deferred compensation program

+ Professional development opportunities

+ Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)

+ Discounted YMCA health club membership

+ Plus additional savings programs and perks!