Part Time Childhood Education Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 1,239,840 - 1,388,620; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara is seeking a part‑time Childhood Education instructor to teach courses in the Humanities & Social Services division. The position covers multiple modalities (in-person, Zoom, online, hyflex, hybrid) with classes on the Sanborn, NY campus and at NFCI in Niagara Falls, NY.

Responsibilities include teaching and advising students, arranging field placements, and attending meetings as needed. Requires a Master’s in Education or related field and NYS certification; college teaching

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Two years of elementary/childhood teaching experience (preferred).
• Experience teaching in a college, particularly a community college.
• NYS Certification in grades 1–6 and/or K–2, or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach Childhood Education courses such as Introduction to Careers in Teaching, Introduction to Elementary Education, Introduction to Contemporary Education, and Introduction to Pre‑service Educators.
• Help arrange field placements.
• Attend and participate in meetings as necessary.

Skills

Teaching

Public speaking

Curriculum planning

Education

Master’s Degree in Education or related field

PhD/ED/ABD in Education

Job description

Part Time Childhood Education Instructor

General Description

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part‑time instructor to teach childhood education courses within the Humanities & Social Services division. This position will be responsible for teaching and advising students throughout the academic year who are enrolled in the Childhood Education program. PT instructors will also attend meetings as requested.

Class Modalities and Locations

Classes are typically three lecture hours per week and may be delivered in many formats: face‑to‑face, face‑to‑face enhanced with Zoom, asynchronous online, blended synchronous on Zoom, hyflex (face‑to‑face, synchronous Zoom, and asynchronous online), and hybrid (in‑person and online). All modalities require the instructor to be available to report to campus in person when needed. The courses are held on the main campus in Sanborn, NY, and at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) in Niagara Falls, NY.

Compensation

Remuneration for this position is: $1,008 per lecture hour / $903 per lab hour.

Typical Work Activities

• Teach Childhood Education courses such as Introduction to Careers in Teaching, Introduction to Elementary Education, Introduction to Contemporary Education, and Introduction to Pre‑service Educators.
• Help arrange field placements.
• Attend and participate in meetings as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Navigate relationships with diverse populations.
• Speak in front of groups of people.
• Actively involve and engage students in their own learning.
• Communicate effectively with students, co‑workers, supervisors and the campus and external community.
• Develop, prepare, and present information.
• Operate computers.
• Perform the physical duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education or a related field.

Preferred / Desirable Qualifications

• PhD, ED, or ABD in Education.
• Two years of previous elementary/childhood teaching experience.
• Experience teaching in a college, particularly a community college.
• NYS Certification in grades 1–6 and/or K–2, or similar certification.

Licenses / Certifications

NYS Certification in grades 1–6 and/or K–2 or similar certification preferred.

Application Instructions

Please submit the following: coverage letter that addresses each of the qualifications, resume, unofficial transcripts, and names/contact information for three (3) current work‑related references. Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Certifications / Licenses
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Letter of Recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Portfolio

Contact

Human Resources
A261 Notar Administration Building
3111 Saunders Settlement Road
Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone: 716‑614‑5950, Fax: 716‑614‑5954
Email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Information

Posting Number: F189P
Open Date: 05/05/2023
Close Date: Open Until Filled