Part Time Childhood Education Instructor

Part Time Childhood Education Instructor Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:

• Cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• Resume
• Unofficial transcripts
• Names and contact information for three (3) current, work-related references

Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.

Title:

Part Time Childhood Education Instructor

Category:
Faculty

Status: FLSA Exempt

Department:
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Working Hours:

Varies

SUNY Niagara has a need for a part-time instructor to teach childhood education courses within the Humanities & Social Services division. This position will be responsible for teaching and advising students throughout the academic year who are enrolled in the Childhood Education program. PT instructors will also be responsible for attending meetings as requested.

Classes are typically three lecture hours per week during days and/or evenings. They can be face-to-face, face-to-face enhanced with a Zoom option, asynchronous online, blended synchronous on Zoom, hyflex (face-to-face, synchronous Zoom, and asynchronous online), and hybrid (in-person and online). Regardless of the modality, the selected candidate would need to be available to report in person on campus when needed.

Classes are held on the main campus in Sanborn, NY, as well as the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute in Niagara Falls, NY. Applicants must be able to attend in-person meetings, professional development, and other obligations on the Sanborn campus even if teaching online or at NFCI.

Remuneration for this position is: $960 per lecture hour / $860 per lab hour.

In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.

• Teach Childhood Education courses such as Introduction to Careers in Teaching, Introduction to Elementary Education, Introduction to Contemporary Education, and Introduction to Pre-service Educators
• Help arrange field placements
• Attend and participate in meetings as necessary

• Ability to navigate relationships with diverse populations.
• Ability to speak in front of groups of people.
• Ability to actively involve and engage students in their own learning.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with students, co-workers, supervisors and the campus and external community.
• Must be able to develop, prepare, and present information.
• Must be able to operate computers.
• Must be able to physically perform the duties of the position.

Master’s Degree in Education or a related field.

• PhD, ED, or ABD in Education
• 2 years of previous elementary/childhood teaching experience
• Experience teaching in a college, particularly a community college
• NYS Certification in grades 1-6 and/or K-2 or similar certification

NYS Certification in grades 1-6 and/or K-2 or similar certification preferred.

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.

SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!

SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located…