Part Time Tuscarora Instructor

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara invites applications for a part-time Tuscarora language instructor to teach at the associate degree level within the Division of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

The instructor will deliver high-quality instruction in both face-to-face and online modalities, assess student learning outcomes, advise students, develop curriculum and course materials, and participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching language courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach Tuscarora Language course on campus and online.
• Assess student learning outcomes and report results.
• Advise students and develop curriculum and course materials.
• Participate in departmental and college-wide initiatives.

Skills

Experience teaching language courses

Education

Master’s or Ph.D.

Job description

General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking a part‑time Tuscarora instructor to teach a Tuscarora Language course at the associate degree level within the Division of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The instructor will deliver high‑quality instruction in both face‑to‑face and online modalities, assess student learning outcomes, advise students, develop curriculum and course materials, and participate in departmental and college‑wide initiatives. The instructor will provide leadership, engagement, and discipline expertise and demonstrate a commitment to student success through excellence in teaching and learning. Classes are held on the SUNY Niagara main campus in Sanborn, NY, during days or evenings.

Typical Work Activities

• Teach course on campus
• Report assessment of student learning outcomes at the conclusion of the term
• Report grades at the conclusion of the term
• Attend and participate in meetings as necessary

Essential Functions

Ability to work with and teach a diverse student population; to advise students for classes, transfer options, and career opportunities in the field; to be an active member of the division and serve on representing committees; to speak in front of groups of people; to communicate effectively with students, co‑workers, supervisors, and the campus community; to develop, prepare and present information; to operate computers; and to physically perform the duties of the position.

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching language courses.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D.
• Three years of teaching experience at a community college
• Experience with student advisement
• Experience with administrative functions such as program assessment and course development
• Experience using publisher‑based educational technology (or OER) and learning management systems such as Brightspace

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, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.