Instructor of History (Tenure Track)
- Employer
- Westchester Community College
- Location
- Valhalla, New York
- Salary
- 63570
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- Faculty Jobs
- Arts & Humanities, History & Classics
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
The following position requires familiarity with the community college philosophy, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse college population.
Date: February 20, 2019
TITLE OF POSITION/RANK: Instructor of History (Tenure Track)
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Humanities Department /School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will possess the credentials that reflect a high motivation to teach, the ability to assist and instruct students from diverse backgrounds, a commitment to academic excellence, collaborative work ethic, and be current in the discipline of History.
The Department of Humanities seeks a highly motivated candidate committed to student engagement and success, to teach introductory courses in World History. The successful candidate will be expected to teach survey classes in Western Civilization, Modern Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and may be asked to create an Asia survey course. Innovative and knowledgeable individuals who excel at teaching and who bring experience in instructional technology, distance learning, course development, and program/curriculum assessment are encourage to apply. In addition to teaching a 5/5 course load, the successful candidate is expected to stay current in their field of study and participate in departmental and college activities which contribute to student success.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The qualified candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Global or World History (or any field in Other World Civilizations). A minimum of 1 year of experience in college teaching (not including online teaching, or graduate teaching assistant) is also required. All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: PhD preferred.
POSITION EFFECTIVE: Fall 2019
SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $63,570 plus excellent benefits.
TO APPLY: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please send a curriculum vita, cover letter, copies of graduate transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation to: humanresources@sunywcc.edu. Please indicate “Instructor of History (Tenure Track)” 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.
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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