Business & Professional Studies Computer Applications In Business And Spreadsheets

Adjunct Instructor

Spring 2024 Semester

Salary: $1049.00 per credit

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located in the Catskill Mountains ninety miles north of New York City, anticipates an opening for adjunct positions in Computer Applications in Business (BUS 171) and Spreadsheets for Business (BUS 272) to begin February 13, 2024.

Both courses are face to face and meet in a computer lab classroom. Computer Applications in Business is scheduled to meet Monday/Wednesday/Friday 10:55-11:50. Spreadsheets for Business is scheduled to meet Tuesday/Thursday 1:10-2:30. The courses run for ten (10) weeks in a Blended format.

Please note that applications for either or both courses are welcome.

Position Definition:

Under the general supervision of the Division or Department Chair, the adjunct instructor will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions, outlines, class schedules, and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters, and perform other instructional related duties as assigned. The successful candidate will have experience teaching Microsoft Office applications, preferably in a higher education setting. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are taught in the Computer Applications class. Solid understanding of Google Drive and Google Docs required. Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data management, required for the Spreadsheets course.

Preference will be given to those who have college teaching experience and, online teaching and course development experience, preferably through Brightspace. Brightspace training certification or ability to teach using Brightspace is a preferred qualification for this position.

Candidates must have an M.A., Ph.D. preferred, in Business, Management, OrganizationalBehavior or Leadership or a closely related subfield.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meet each scheduled class in the modality established and teach or conduct learning exercises for the entire period.

• Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to make arrangements for unavoidable absences.

• Provide each student at the beginning of the course with a written plan about the course, to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.

• Accurately keep required class records on attendance, withdrawal and grading.

• Submit when due, all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports, roll books, and class information sheets, and certify as to their accuracy.

• Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.

• Must be willing to teach in person and online (if applicable).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Hold a Master's Degree in Business, Management, Organizational Behavior or Leadership or a closely related subfield.

• An ability/willingness to teach introductory and upper-level courses in business.

• A demonstrated commitment to applied learning and innovative teaching.

• A strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and working with undergraduate students.

• Effective interpersonal, communication, and technology skills.

And

• A commitment to SUNY Ulster's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission and Objectives of providing quality programs and services for a culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse community; qualities to work effectively and with sensitivity in a multicultural environment; awareness of and commitment to the needs of non-traditional and/or re-entry students and individuals with diverse abilities and interests.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to teach using Brightspace, the College's learning management system.

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Submission Requirements:

• Resume or CV

• Cover letter which discusses your qualifications, interests and your ability to serve a diverse student population.

• Copy of transcripts indicating possession of minimum qualifications (officials will be required at the time of hire)

• 3 References

To apply for the position, please view our application at Application for Adjunct Business and Computer Applications

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in a department that puts students first. Please go to www.suny ulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.