SCCC REFERENCE

#: 26-81

START DATE:

Spring 2027 POSITION

DESCRIPTION

Suffolk County Community College is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 26,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as its Culinary Arts Center in Riverhead. Established in 1959, the college offers a wide array of transfer-oriented associate degrees in the liberal arts and sciences; business; communications and the arts; computing and cybersecurity; health sciences; and many other areas. Career-facing degrees and certificates are offered in allied health professions, automotive technology, culinary and baking, manufacturing, and many other areas. The college provides high school concurrent enrollment opportunities to thousands of students each year through both Suffolk's Beacon program and through on-campus early college classes. Designated by the U.S. Department of Education as a Hispanic Serving Institution, Suffolk enrolls thousands of students in English Language Learning courses, and also serves more Veterans and military-connected students than any other college in the SUNY system. Announcement is hereby made for a full-time (10-month), tenure-track faculty Instructor/Assistant Professor position in the Veterinary Science Technology department, beginning in the Spring 2027 semester at the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood. Suffolk County Community College is an open admissions institution committed to serving a diverse student population in a variety of degree and career programs. Job Description The successful candidate will report directly to the Academic Chair of the Health Careers & Physical Education Department and will teach in the Veterinary Science Technology Program. This role requires demonstrated expertise in Veterinary Science as well as a strong understanding of related industries. Suffolk County Community College is dedicated to open access, equity, and student success. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate a strong commitment to these values. SUNY Suffolk seeks faculty who foster supportive relationships with students and adapt to departmental and student needs, potentially teaching multiple course preparations and modalities. The ideal candidate will consistently pursue excellence in teaching and professional development, embracing pedagogical innovation, including the integration of technology and distance education into the curriculum.

Responsibilities:

Planning and delivering high-quality student-centered instruction appropriate to an open-access community college. Participating in curricular development, assessment, and revision at the course, discipline, and program levels, including assessment of student learning outcomes. Engaging in assessment of college-wide learning outcomes and demonstrating the use of the results of these assessments in courses. Ensuring that principles of equity and inclusion are integrated into curriculum and instructional practice. Ensuring that student knowledge, skills, and abilities are aligned with current academic and workforce best practices. Incorporating engaging and appropriate academic technology into all modes of instructional delivery. Maintaining a commitment to ongoing and research-based professional development in pedagogy and subject matter. Teaching assigned courses in accordance with the description published in the college catalog and the approved course outline. Provides academic advising and actively participates in collegewide recruitment, student engagement and retention strategies (e.g., early alerts). Scheduling required time to meet with students outside of class. Active participation in departmental, campus, and college committees/meetings. Participating actively in the life of their department, home campus, and the college. Fulfilling all contractual requirements related to faculty. Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree or higher in Veterinary Medicine or related field from an accredited institution. Minimum of four (4) years of teaching experience in a college setting or professional/technical experience related to the discipline. Familiarity with a learning management system and/or willingness to use the college's LMS (i.e. Brightspace) Preferred Community college teaching experience. NYS Licensed Veterinarian in Good Standing

HIRING SALARY

This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the college. The New York State Retirement and Social Security Law requires retirees of a public pension plan within the State or City of New York to disclose prior public employment and pension plan history for the purpose of establishing a retiree's eligibility for employment.