Adjunct Faculty, Expeditionary Studies

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh (NY); Hybrid; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking part-time instructors in Expeditionary Studies to provide teaching for climbing, skiing, and sea kayaking within the Adventure & Expeditionary Studies department.

Successful candidates will bring guiding experience, familiarity with the Adirondack/Lake Champlain region, and strong interpersonal skills. Appropriate certifications and advanced specialty training are desirable.

Qualifications

• Guiding experience within one’s specialty.
• Familiarity with Adirondack/Lake Champlain region.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach climbing, skiing, and sea kayaking as part of the Expeditionary Studies program.
• Maintain safety standards and professional conduct in instructional settings.
• Collaborate with Adventure & Expeditionary Studies faculty and staff.

Skills

Guiding experience

Regional familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Review of application materials occurs on a periodic basis. Qualified applicants may be kept on file for future opportunities. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 current references. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

Search Number PJ # 5005K

Title Adjunct Faculty, Expeditionary Studies

Category Part-Time Faculty

Department Adventure & Expeditionary Studies

About The Position:

The Expeditionary Studies department, offering a Bachelor of Science, invites applications for part-time climbing, skiing, and sea kayaking instructors/guides.

Successful candidates will be committed to excellence in teaching in an institution dedicated primarily to undergraduate education. They will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity and gender issues, as SUNY Plattsburgh is committed to ensuring that its graduates are educated to succeed in an increasingly complex, multicultural, and interdependent world.

The vita bank exists to provide a pool of candidates who might be available to fill anticipated positions as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Guiding experience within one’s specialty; familiarity with the Adirondack/Lake Champlain region; strong interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will have demonstrated an ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Preferred Qualifications:

Appropriate certifications and advanced specialty training desirable.

Salary (Applicant View)

About Our University

The College’s 256-acre campus sits on the edge of the city’s downtown area. Plattsburgh is home to a variety of arts and cultural venues, including the nearly 100-year-old Strand Theatre. Our active waterfront location features a small town feel combined with the advantages and opportunities of a larger urban center. The Plattsburgh area offers excellent schools, a vast health network and elder care services, along with wide retail offerings. It is an emerging home to microbreweries, wineries, community supported agriculture and more. The campus is within easy traveling distance to Montreal, Quebec; Lake Placid, N.Y.; and Burlington, V.T.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of application materials occurs on a periodic basis. Qualified applicants may be kept on file for future opportunities. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 current references. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA , SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.

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