Expeditionary Assistant, Expeditionary Studies

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh invites applications for an Expeditionary Assistant in Expeditionary Studies to support the department’s outdoor education courses on a part-time basis.

Responsibilities include assisting faculty with field courses in rock and ice climbing, skiing, and sea kayaking, while fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment for undergraduate students.

Qualifications

• Guiding experience within the applicant's specialty (climbing, skiing, sea kayaking).
• Familiarity with the Adirondack/Lake Champlain region.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with credit-bearing courses in outdoor programs on a part-time basis.
• Support students during field activities such as rock and ice climbing, skiing, and sea kayaking.

Skills

Guiding experience

Adirondack region familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Expeditionary Assistant, Expeditionary Studies

Search Number

PJ # 6202

Title

Expeditionary Assistant, Expeditionary Studies

Category

Professional

Department

Adventure & Expeditionary Studies

About The Position

The Expeditionary Studies department, offering a Bachelor of Science, invites applications from qualified instructors/guides to assist faculty with credit-bearing courses in rock and ice climbing, free-heel skiing, and sea kayaking, on a part-time basis.

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(climbing, skiing, sea kayaking); 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.

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

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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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