Assistant Professor- Business and Professional Studies - SUNY Ulster

SUNY Ulster Assistant Professor- Business and Professional Studies

Full-time starting January 2025
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening: October 22, 2024 at 4PM EST

 

Position Summary:

SUNY Ulster County Community College, a two-year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Professor in Business.

Under the general supervision of the Department Chair, the 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 College would favor a candidate with experience as an area coordinator or department chairperson and/or a candidate prepared to teach accounting courses such as Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting and Principles of Accounting I&II.  Preference will be given to candidates that can also teach core business courses such as Computer Applications, Marketing, Principles of Management, Human Resource Management and Entrepreneurship. Previous college teaching experience is required, including online teaching.  Course and curriculum development is an expectation. Candidates must have a graduate degree in Business, Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership or a related subfield. 
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use and develop a variety of effective teaching and assessment methods to engage student interest and address a variety of learning styles.
• Develop curriculum to integrate multicultural perspectives.
• Integrate appropriate instructional technology into the classroom to enhance student learning
• 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.
• 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 decide 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 regarding students, including verification of 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.
• Serve as an academic advisor. Advise and instruct students regarding programs of study, other institutions of higher education, lifelong learning resources, and effective study skills; refer students to support services, programs, resources, and other professionals as appropriate.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business, Management, Organizational Behavior, Leadership or a 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

• Commitment to community college goals and objectives of providing quality programs and services for culturally, socio-economically, ethnically, and academically diverse students and students with disabilities; personal 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 with diverse abilities and interests.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as either an area coordinator or department chairperson in a college academic department. 
• Experience with a Learning Management System, preferably Brightspace.

Salary:
 An initial starting salary of $53,400 will be commensurate with education, training, and experience per academic year with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

Additional Information:

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA Retirement Plans, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and SUNY tuition assistance.
 
In addition, SUFA-covered members receive, on an annual basis: 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and holidays indicated on the SUNY Ulster Academic Calendar. 
 

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by October 22, 2024 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Resume or CV
• Cover letter, which discusses qualifications, interests, teaching philosophy, and 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

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

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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. Internal applicants are not guaranteed 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.


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