Writing Lecturer - Educational Opportunity Program

University at Albany, SUNY; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Albany, SUNY seeks an Educational Opportunity Program lecturer in Albany, NY. The role involves teaching EOP courses, providing tutoring, and supporting economically and educationally disadvantaged students.

The candidate should hold a Master of Arts in English or a closely related field, with 2–5 years of college teaching experience and experience using classroom technology. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master of Arts in English or terminal degree in a closely related discipline from an accredited institution is required; a doctorate is preferred.
• 2 to 5 years of experience teaching college students.
• Experience using technology in the classroom.
• Experience assessing student needs (pre- and post-assessment).

Responsibilities

• Teach 2 sections of EOP courses each semester, including required instruction and office hours.
• Create and maintain channels of referral for academically underperforming students.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of student performance and contribute to curriculum revisions.

Skills

2-5 years teaching experience

Technology in classroom

Assessing student needs

Education

Master of Arts in English or related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

About University at Albany

The University atAlbany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution drivenby academic excellence, pioneering research and scientificdiscovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students arecreating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and socialwelfare while deepening our understanding of our world throughscholarship and creative activity in the social sciences andhumanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutionsin the nation, the University is a national leader in publicengagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students andlaunched them toward success.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, theUniversity is convenient to Boston, New York City and theAdirondacks.

Job Description

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the University atAlbany serves all of the college's academic units. The program isjointly sponsored by New York State, the Office of SpecialPrograms, and the University at Albany. The objective of EOP is tosee that each student admitted is provided with all the servicesand assistance necessary for success in the degree program in whichhe or she is enrolled. The ultimate goal of the program is to makehigher education possible for students who lack the normalcredentials for college admissions, but who have the potential andmotivation for academic success.

The EOP lecturer will be administratively responsible to the EOPdirector and will work closely with other EOP instructors,counselors, and program staffers. The EOP lecturer will be assignedto teach in the fall and spring semesters. This person must be ableto work effectively with college students who are economically andeducationally disadvantaged individuals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teaching
  • Teach 2 sections each semester of EOP courses, requiring 4.5hours of instruction and 4 hours of office hours per week.
  • Assume responsibility for implementing the instructional goalsof the EOP high-intensity model.
  • Ensure that EOP students receive the necessary competencies ina particular academic area.
  • Conduct one-on-one and group conferences for study skillspurposes.
• Student Success
  • Create and maintain channels of referral for academicallyunderperforming students.
  • Advocate for non-traditional/EOP college students.
• Administration
  • Assume responsibility for maintaining accurate and completerecords of student performance.
  • Provide student progress recommendations to the EOPdirector.
  • Contribute to curriculum revisions and syllabusconstruction.
  • Participate in professional activities.
  • Participate in scheduled staff meetings.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

• Reports to: Director, Educational Opportunity Program
• Supervises the following positions: N/A

Job Requirements

• Strong commitment to working with economically/educationallydisadvantaged students.
• Sensitivity to motivate low income/first college generationstudents.
• Be available for extended office hours to offer one-on-onetutoring.
• Ability to effectively communicate with other EOP instructors,counselors, and students.
• Ability to direct students to other areas for tutorialsupport.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive andequitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity,equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to theirrole.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Arts in English or terminal degree in a closelyrelated discipline from a college or university accredited by theU.S. Department of Education or an internationally recognizedaccrediting organization is required. A doctorate ispreferred.
• 2 to 5 years of experience teaching college students
• Experience using technology in the classroom
• Experience assessing student needs (pre- andpost-assessment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working with students in EOP or a similarprogram

Working Environment

• Typical office and classroom environment
• Position requires effective written and interpersonalcommunication skills

Additional Information

Professional Rank and Salary Range

Lecturer (Academic-yearappointment)

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and CampusCrime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IVinstitutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute anAnnual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts:disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past threeyears; and disclosures regarding the University's current campussecurity policies. The University at Albany's Annual SecurityReport is available in portable document format [PDF] by clickingthis link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to New York Labor Law 194-a, the University will not seek,request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history indetermining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensationfor an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage orsalary history information as a condition of employmentconsideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limitedcircumstances permitted by law.

The UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER