Adjunct Assistant Professor - Science, Technology, & Society

FCA Family & Children’s Association; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution invites passionate educators to apply for the role of Adjunct Professor in the Department of Science, Technology, & Society. This position offers the opportunity to teach interdisciplinary courses that explore the intersection of science, technology, and societal issues. Ideal candidates will possess a Master's degree and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and student engagement. Join a vibrant academic community dedicated to inclusivity and excellence, where your contributions will shape the next generation of leaders in a rapidly evolving employment landscape. This role is perfect for those eager to inspire students and foster civic responsibility.

Benefits

Health insurance options

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Natural Science, Social Science, or related field required.
• Strong commitment to diversity and student engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Department of Science, Technology, & Society.
• Promote civic engagement with community partners.

Skills

Commitment to diversity

Student-centered service activities

Civic engagement

Education

Master's degree in Natural Science

Master's degree in Social Science

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

Category: Adjunct

Department: Science, Technology & Society

Locations: Farmingdale, NY

Posted: Jul 28, 2020

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Part-time

PositionID: 123781

About Farmingdale State College:

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Job Description:

Farmingdale State College invites applicants for the position of Adjunct Professor in the Department of Science, Technology, & Society (STS). The STS Bachelor of Science at FSC is a four-year interdisciplinary program which examines the complex issues that arise due to the interconnectedness of systems in the current era. Through the course of their study STS majors learn to apply scientific thinking and integrative analysis when confronting unstructured real-world problems, which may be most effectively addressed through the consideration of perspectives that cut across conventionally separate disciplines. The program promotes the mental agility to thrive in the rapidly evolving sector of today's employment landscape which values creative problem-solving over traditional disciplinary specialization. Please submit your CV if you are interested in teaching any of the following courses:

• STS 101 - Gateway to Science, Technology, & Society
• STS 330 - Scientific Thinking
• STS 350 - Data and Society
• STS 380 - Ethics, Human Society, & Artificial Intelligence

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Natural Science, Social Science or a related field.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. A benefits summary for this part-time UUP position can be found here.

Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates may apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the "Apply Now" link at the bottom of this page. We require the following documents:

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

Only applications submitted online will be accepted, no phone calls please.