Adjunct Faculty/HSE Preparation Program – Reading and Writing, Social Sciences (WEOC)
- Employer
- Westchester Community College
- Location
- Yonkers, New York
- Salary
- $79.36/hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.
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- Position Type
- Adjunct
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Department/School: Westchester Educational Opportunity Center (WEOC)
Responsibilities: Seeking energetic and engaging faculty to teach reading and writing in the High School Equivalency day (morning and afternoon) programs. The successful candidate will deliver the curriculum, preparing students to successfully take the NYS High School Equivalency Exam (TASC). This adjunct will be responsible for teaching students reading and writing concepts including essay development and analytical reading in content areas. Familiarity with the TASC Exam preferred. Successful candidates must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population and have the ability to work effectively with adult students who have barriers to employment. Morning and evening teaching assignments may be provided. Specify day/evening availability.
Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in education or a related field is required. A minimum of one (1) year of prior group teaching or training experience, including the teaching or training of at risk, adult students is also required. Three years of experience strongly preferred. S/he must be organized and detail-oriented. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills are required. S/he must possess the ability to establish a rapport with students and maintain an environment that supports learning and promotes student retention.
Position Effective: The position will remain open until filled
Hourly Rate of Pay: $79.36/hour. No benefits. This position is fully grant funded.
How to Apply: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. You may email your resume and cover letter to: humanresources@sunywcc.edu. Please indicate CODE:IHE “Adjunct Faculty/ HSE Preparation Program – Reading and Writing, Social Sciences (WEOC)” in the subject line of the email or mail to: Director, Human Resources, Westchester Community College, Administration Building – Suite B42, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595; Fax: (914) 606-7838.
Deadline for Applications: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning.
Organization
Working at Westchester Community College
Mission and Goals
Westchester Community College is more than just the county’s largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.
History
Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college.
Enrollment
There are approximately 12,000 full- and part-time college credit students. Continuing education students bring the total number served by the college each semester to more than 20,000. Precise statistics about the college's enrollment history can be found in the Institutional Research & Planning pages.
Faculty
Westchester Community College’s faculty and professional staff have received more SUNY Chancellors Awards for Excellence than any other community college in the system. More than 98% hold masters or doctorate degrees in their fields. Student/faculty ratio is 16.1:1.
Veteran Friendly Campus
The college, which opened in 1946 in order to train and educate veterans, welcomes those who have served our country. We are considered a "Veteran Friendly Campus" due to our extensive services for those who have spent time in the military.
Degrees
The college offers more than 50 associate and certificate programs. We have three types of associate degrees in 36 subject areas: the Associate in Arts for students transferring to four-year institutions in the liberal arts; the Associate in Science for those transferring to four-year institutions for business, math, science or health careers; and the Associate in Applied Science for those preparing to seek immediate employment, change careers or transfer. In addition, certificate programs typically requiring between 15 to 33 credits are offered in approximately 20 career fields.
Continuing Education
The Continuing Education Division is the largest such unit in the entire SUNY system. It offers courses for people of all ages considering career choices or changes or personal development; customized training for businesses; innovative programming for older adults; an exciting arts and culture series open to the public.
Library
The Harold L. Drimmer Library / Learning Resource Center contains 110,000 volumes and 600 periodical titles, as well as more than 19 million searchable records and entries from 97 electronically-linked libraries.
Career & Transfer Center
The Career & Transfer Center helps students assess career options, plan career and curriculum, take steps toward transfer to a four-year college, prepare for job interviews, and locate and obtain jobs before and after graduation.
Child Care
Virginia Marx Children's Center at Westchester Community College (Valhalla campus) provides year-round, fully licensed and accredited care for children of students, faculty, staff and other working parents. Ages six weeks - five years.
Sports
Intercollegiate teams for men are fielded in soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, and baseball. Women's intercollegiate teams include tennis, volleyball, basketball, and softball. The Westchester Community College Fitness Center provides access to cardiovascular equipment, universal, nautilus, and light free weights, pool, and tennis courts. College athletics also include intramural sports.
Locations
Valhalla (main campus); extension sites in New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Shrub Oak, Mahopac, Ossining, Port Chester and Peekskill (Art Workshop) and White Plains (Art Workshop).
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