A College Professor or Instructor teaches students beyond the high school level, including undergraduate and graduate students. Teaches subjects ranging from liberal arts (literature, history, languages) to sciences, mathematics, business, art., music or technology. Conducts research and supervises student research. Teaches at a public or private college, in a two year or four year degree program.
Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields. Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education. The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.
Job Description:
The College is currently recruiting adjunct faculty to teach a First Year Experience course. Data shows that First-Year or Freshman experience courses can have a positive impact on students' academic and social integration into a college. These courses, therefore, result in increased student retention, improvements in GPA, reductions in course failure rates, improvements in student-faculty interaction, increases in support service utilization, and improvements in students' perceptions of their emotional well-being. It is classified as a high-impact practice. As a result, this course is now a graduation requirement for all first-time Freshman students entering the College.
FYE 101 THE FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTION
- This course is designed to assist new students in acclimating, connecting, and adjusting to the college campus and experience. Through presentations, discussions and group work, students will become familiar with college resources and learn strategies for academic success. Students will also be introduced to the values and ethical principles of the College and encouraged to reflect on their role/responsibilities as college students. Topics include time management, study skills, stress management, goal setting, course and career planning, self-assessment and awareness, and the development of wellness strategies.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this course, students will be able to: Develop connections with peers and campus professionals at Farmingdale State College. Identify various resources at Farmingdale State that support academic success. Apply effective goal setting skills and determine what strategies are most effective for them as individual learners. Employ time management skills to balance and manage their coursework across classes efficiently and effectively. Implement effective study skills in their courses. Employ techniques that reduce stress and increase healthy emotion regulation. Explore identity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice through an intersectional frame, becoming a respectful and responsible member of the FSC academic community. This course employs a standard syllabus/curriculum. While faculty will have some latitude in development of lesson plans, it is critical that the basic curriculum content be followed.
Topics include:
Module 1: Introduction to College Skills, including: Goal setting, Study Skills, Time Management, and Course Planning Module 2: Wellness, including: Emotional Intelligence,Growth Mindset, and Mindfulness Module 3: Campus Services, including: Library, Student Life, Extracurriculars, Financial Literacy and Career Exploration Module 4: Introduction to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice, including: Intersectionality, Recognizing and Valuing Differences The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
: Bachelor's degree in your field of study Minimum of 3 years professional experience Availability to teach in-person (this course is not currently offered in a distance learning format) Experience working within a college-related setting Strong oral and written communication Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational settings
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in your field of study Experience teaching first-year seminar or similar student success courses Knowledge of first-year student development theory and transition issues Familiarity with learning management systems (i.e., Brightspace) and classroom technology
Additional Information:
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. Click here for New York State Benefits Summary Visit our Why Work at FSC page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION
The Consumer Information web page can be viewed at the following link - http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information/index.shtml This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations. Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply. The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
Application Instructions:
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