Part Time English Instructor

Location: New York

Application Instructions

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 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.

Position Information

Position Title:

English Instructor (Part-Time)

Position Category:
Faculty

Position Status:
Part-Time

FLSA:
Exempt

Department:
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Working Hours:

Typical three lecture hours per week, days and/or evenings.

The college accepts applications continuously; openings may or may not exist at this time.

General Description

SUNY Niagara has a for part‑time English instructors to teach developmental writing and first and second year college courses (typically three lecture hours per week) during days and/or evenings. Classes are held on the SUNY Niagara main campus in Sanborn, NY. Remuneration for persons teaching at least 3 credits in a semester is $960 per lecture hour (or $860 per lab hour).

The college will evaluate applications on an as‑needed basis and will contact candidates when an opening becomes available.

Typical Work Activities

Ability to work with, and teach a diverse student population, speak in front of groups of people, communicate effectively with students, co‑workers, supervisors and the campus community, develop, prepare and present information, operate computers, and physically perform the duties of the position.

Essential Functions

• Teach developmental writing and first and second year college courses.
• Prepare and deliver lecture and lab content.
• Assess student progress and provide feedback.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of composition theories and literature.
• Use technology to enhance instruction and student learning.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in English, English Education, or a related field.
• Demonstrated evidence of knowledge of current theories of composition and literature.
• Experience teaching at the secondary or post‑secondary level.
• Excellent written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.

Desirable Qualifications

• ABD or Ph.D. in English, English Education, or Composition and Rhetoric.
• Extensive coursework in composition.
• Experience teaching in technology enhanced classrooms.
• Evidence of successful teaching of non‑traditional students.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation
• Portfolio
• Certifications/Licenses
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3

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Human Resources
A261 Notar Administration Building
3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone: 716‑614‑5950, Fax: 716‑614‑5954
Email: HRy.edu

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