Honors College Lecturer (3 Positions) About University at Albany:
Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.
Job Description:
The Honors College at the University at Albany, SUNY, seeks three full-time lecturers to begin in Fall 2024. Ideal candidates will come from fields that permit diverse interdisciplinary teaching, including:
American/Cultural Studies Archaeology Art History Cultural Geography Data Science Economic History Environmental Science Ethnic/Gender Studies Human Biology Media Studies Neuroscience Public Health Science and Technology Studies This is a three-year renewable 10-month appointment with opportunities for promotion to Lecturer 2 and Senior Lecturer.
Primary Responsibilities:
Teach a 3/3 course load plus one section of Honors Education: Theory, Research, & Practice each year. Hold office hours and maintain regular communication with students. Provide unbiased feedback and guidance to student work at regular intervals. Serve as an academic mentor to Honors College students. Perform course and program assessments. Host one co-curricular event per semester. Serve on Honors College committees. Attend the annual Honors College retreat. Implement principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications: A Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.,J.D., MFA, DSW, or MLS from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 6/1/2024. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community. Applicants must develop an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role. Experience teaching at the college level. Experience developing original course syllabi, assignments, and assessments. Experience teaching discussion-based seminars. Ability to work with a culturally diverse student body and a growing international student population. Demonstrated commitment to student success. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with interdisciplinary and/or Honors teaching. Additional Information:
Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer (10 Months); $60,000.
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Application Instructions:
Applicants MUST submit the following documents: CV Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications Contact information for three references Statement of Teaching Philosophy Finalists will be asked to provide a sample syllabus and related teaching materials. Note: After submitting your CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).
A review of applications will start on April 16, 2024, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.
