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SUNY Morrisville Assistant Professor, U.S. History or Political Science (Tenure Track) in Morrisville, New York
Assistant Professor, U.S. History or Political Science (Tenure Track)
Category:Full-time Faculty
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Department:School of LASS
Locations:Morrisville, NY
Posted:Feb 2, 2024
Closes:Open Until Filled
Type:Full-time
Position ID:172332
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About SUNY Morrisville:
SUNY Morrisville, a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in the center of New York State, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's 3,000 students - who come from diverse backgrounds across the state and around the world - choose from more than 80 associate and bachelor degree programs that embrace agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, including Psychology, Criminal Justice, and the liberal arts. An internship program that prepares students for success in the 21st-century workplace ranks among the top ten in the nation. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members - many with field experience - to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting a shrinking world with diminishing resources.
The Morrisville campus is 30 miles southeast of Syracuse and 30 miles southwest of Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours).
The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students associate degree options such as Criminal Justice, Computer Information Technology, and Nursing. The campus is also used by businesses, not-for-profits and community partners for training, events and videoconferencing.
The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the urban community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency.
Recognizing the importance of diversity in assuring the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment, SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment.
Job Description:
Campus Title: Assistant Professor, U.S. History or Political Science
Budget Title: Assistant Professor
Unit:UUP
Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. View our Benefits Summaryhere (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/FTUUPbenefitsummary-Jan-2024.pdf) !
Duration:Academic Year (10-month schedule); position begins in the Fall Semester (August 2024)
Brief Description of Duties:
SUNY Morrisville seeks an Assistant Professor to join our School of Liberal Arts, Sciences, and Society (LASS). As a member of our faculty, you will play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of students. Check out our campus course catalog pagehere (https://catalog.morrisville.edu/course-listings/) !
Areas of specialization are open, but the successful candidate in this position will have a passion and background in developing and teaching courses that 1) support various 4-year programs (such our B.T. in Criminal Justice or our B.S. in Applied Psychology) or 2) meetSUNY General Education requirements (https://system.suny.edu/academic-affairs/acaproplan/general-education/suny-ge/) in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.
Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
5-5 teaching load with service responsibilities and opportunities for winter or summer term courses. Responsibility for teaching introductory U. S. History and Political Science courses.
Opportunity to develop and teach upper-division courses in U.S. History and Political Science commensurate with the needs of various degree programs and student interest.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in U.S. History or Political Science, earned by August 2024
Background or experience necessary to teach introductory courses in both U.S. History and Political Science. This includes our three-course sequence in U.S. History as well as courses in American National Government and the American Judiciary System.
Willingness to teach in multiple modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line (synchronous and asynchronous).
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated college-level teaching experience in multiple modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, and fully on-line (synchronous and asynchronous).
Experience teaching a diverse, first-generation population of non-majors.
Passion and background in developing and teaching courses that 1) support various 4-year programs (such our B.T. in Criminal Justice or our B.S. in Applied Psychology) or 2) meet SUNY General Education requirements in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice.
Additional Information:
SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA
In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web sitehttps://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act
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Application Instructions:
Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, application review will begin March 6, 2024. Candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.
Application Procedure:Application materials are required to be submitted on-line athttp://www.morrisville.edu/careers
Interviewing Information: Candidates chosen for an on-campus interview must provide a teaching portfolio that includes a teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, assessments, and other sample assignments.
Please Provide:
Cover Letter in which you respond to the required qualifications;
Current curriculum vitae;
Personal statement that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and the applicant's commitment, experience and/or interest in working with people of diverse cultures and identities;
A list of three references with relevant contact information (name, job title, email, phone);
A copy of your official Transcript.