Core Curriculum Instructor—English Composition & Literature (TRIO Upward Bound Summer Program)

SUNY Adirondack is a teaching- and learning-centered community college, which fosters a diverse and equitable learning environment for students of all ages, backgrounds, goals and learning styles. A member of the State University of New York, located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, the college is located one hour north of Albany and 30 minutes from Saratoga Springs.  Our size is intimate, with only 4,000 full and part-time students, yet we offer more than 30 unique academic programs that prepare students for both work and transfer to four-year schools. A four-year degree is attainable on campus through our SUNY Plattsburgh extension center. While many of our students are first-generation college educated and from rural areas in upstate New York, we are excited by the influx of students from downstate and out of state who can now live in our new 400-bed residence hall.  

With interactive classroom instruction and one-one-one guidance outside of class, our faculty and staff are committed to both personal and public transformation through education, with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking. With population of 23 percent returning adults and 15 percent people of color, SUNY Adirondack maintains a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion and to the welfare of its growing multicultural student body. 

We strongly encourage applications from minorities and other underrepresented groups. A demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse student population and to the values of inclusion, engagement, and equity is imperative. 

 

Major Responsibilities

This is a temporary six-week summer (June 28, 2021-Aug. 6, 2021) appointment and is part of the federally funded Upward Bound program. Teach THREE (3) sections to high school students in English Composition and Literature; courses will be grade-specific with rising 10th-12th graders. Courses should introduce students to coursework they will see in the upcoming academic year, remediate any skill gaps as well as improve students’ college readiness. Courses can include but are not limited to topics of college application essays, college entrance standardized test preparation, multidisciplinary nature of ELA, and teaching literature in a condensed summer environment. Instructor must develop a pre- and post-test assessment for each class section to chart student progress toward stated learning outcomes. Instruction is designed to be college preparatory for students from first generation and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and should cover applicable NYS Regents’ curriculum.   

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, the summer program will be broken up into three two-week grade-specific cohorts. Each cohort will have four one-hour English classes. Classes will run on a Monday/Wednesday or a Tuesday/Thursday schedule from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

Develop a four-day curriculum for each cohort. Submit daily attendance and effort reports. Work collaboratively with other summer instructors to promote interdisciplinary activities and to effectively meet students’ learning needs. 

Additional responsibilities include: 

  • 2-3 planning sessions (April, May & TBA)

  • Attend virtual summer orientation May 18, 2021 

  • Attend weekly staff meetings during the summer program 

  • Attend a final summer debrief meeting (two-hour commitment Aug. 5, 2021)

 

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in subject area 

  • Certification or Master’s degree preferred

  • Candidates with additional strengths in the areas of fine or visual arts are strongly encouraged to apply  

 

Employment Type                                            

Para-Professional Temporary

 

Salary                                        

$3,500 for summer appointment for three class sections (dependent on selected Course Proposals and course enrollment)

 

Additional Information                                        

When applying, please include a letter of interest, resume, names, telephone numbers and email addresses of three professional references.

Full consideration will be given if received by May 31, 2021.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.