Genesee Community College Batavia , NY 14021
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About Genesee Community College:
Founded in 1966 as part of the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY), Genesee Community College serves a 2500 square mile region in the counties of Genesee, Livingston, Orleans and Wyoming. GCC is a student-centered collegiate community that annually serves more than 4,400 students with 60+ academic degrees, certificates and micro-credentials and several campus locations in Western New York State. GCC is minutes from Batavia, and an easy drive to Buffalo and Rochester.
One of GCC's trademarks is cutting-edge technology that includes the Conable Technology Building, 45 HyFlex Classrooms, 57 smart classrooms, 27 computer labs and 8 science labs. Both the onsite and online learning modalities boast a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, giving students plenty of hands-on, one-to-one teaching and learning opportunities.
The spacious campus boasts a new Criminal Justice lab, Veterinary Technology lab, Solar Electric Technician lab and Nursing lab. The Student Success Center, Stuart Steiner Performing Arts Center, Roz Steiner Art Gallery and Alfred C. O'Connell Library, continue GCC's long-standing reputation of providing the best learning facilities available. The Richard C. Call Arena features a multi-use field house with classrooms, locker rooms, state-of-the-art fitness center, coach offices and a press box overlooking the new turf field. College Village, a student housing community, offers apartment-style student housing at the Batavia campus.
SUNY Genesee awards over 250 student scholarships annually and has an extensive Financial Aid program. GCC is committed to providing the educational experiences which promote intellectual and social growth, workforce and economic development and global citizenship. Additional information about GCC is available at www.genesee.edu and through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Job Description:
GENERAL FUNCTIONS:
Teaching responsibilities include coursework within the Humanities or Social Sciences courses offered by the College (e.g. Sociology, History). In consultation with the Dean, responsible for the supervision and coordination of post-traditional student-oriented educational programming such as the College's Incarcerated Education programs.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches courses (15 credits per academic year) in the Humanities or Social Sciences which may include on and off-campus, day and/or evening, and/or online according to the GEA contract.
Proposes class schedules and adjunct teaching assignments for the Incarcerated Education Program and other Special Programming.
Works with the College's external partners (e.g., Rochester Education Justice Initiative, SUNY Office of Higher Education in Prison) to offer classes at correctional facilities or other alternate locations in the College's service area.
Responsible for advisement of students in the program.
Participates in college-wide activities.
Ensures strong community oversight of the Program through the use of an active advisory committee.
Performs other duties related to the area of responsibility as assigned by the Dean.
OTHER:
Faculty evaluations for promotion and retention may include assessment in such areas as:
Teaching effectiveness -
Presenting course objectives clearly in syllabi
Demonstrating knowledge, interest, and enthusiasm for course content
Using varied methods of classroom presentation
Using supportive instructional materials effectively
Demonstrating effective classroom management skills
Demonstrating genuine concern and interest in students
Adopting teaching approaches to meet varying student learning styles
Integrating conceptual material with practical application
Demonstrating student performance achievement of course objectives
Professional growth as exhibited by -
Attending conferences, workshops, meetings, seminars
Speaking or presenting at conferences, meetings, seminars on- or off-Campus
Completing advanced college or university coursework
Writing and/or managing grants
Receiving honors, awards, licenses, or certificates
Publishing
Conducting in-classroom teaching research
Working or volunteering in the field of expertise
Mentoring adjunct faculty
College Services, including activities as -
Serving on college committees
Assisting in other college and departmental efforts
Assisting in recruitment, retention, and graduation of students
Assisting in the advisement of students
Sponsoring student organizations and activities
Community service as defined in the broadest terms
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
Master's Degree in a Humanities/Social Sciences Discipline (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, History, English) from an accredited institution required.
Experience
A minimum of three years of college teaching experience is desired. Experience working with incarcerated individuals in a post-secondary capacity is desired. (Candidates with less than three years teaching experience may be considered and appointed at the rank of Instructor and receive a commensurate salary.)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong teaching skills with familiarity in a wide range of instructional strategies and modes of instruction including face-to-face, online, hybrid, and multi-location synchronous delivery.
Technical competency with various computer applications related to teaching, learning, research, and general office software.
Ability to work effectively with community college students, college staff, faculty, the college's partners in delivering programming at local correctional facilities as well as incarcerated individuals and correctional facility staff.
Leadership and supervisory skills necessary to maintain and enhance our incarcerated education programming and/or other special programming.
Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Additional Information:
SALARY AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a full-time position at 35 hours per week. If appointed at the level of Instructor, compensation is at a rate of $50,865.19 annually. If appointed at the level of Assistant Professor, compensation is at a rate of $58,475.37 annually. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment are as set by the GEA contract.
BENEFITS:
NYS Retirement
Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Independent Health and Delta Dental
FSA
20 days' sick, 3 personal days and several holidays annually
May use up to 10 sick days for family illness
GCC Tuition Waiver for employee and dependents
SUNY Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions
Access to the Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Access to the fitness center, pool, studio, walking trails and more at the Richard C. Call Arena
Application Instructions:
The deadline for applications is May 26, 2024. Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for four references. GCC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.
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