| Location | Watertown, NY |
About Jefferson Community College:
Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes. We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development, and youth.
Job Description:
The Arts and Humanities Department at Jefferson Community College invites applications for part-time adjunct faculty positions teaching military students at Fort Drum.
This is an opportunity to support the educational goals of active-duty service members and their families. We have openings for instructors to teach Basic Composition and College Composition, with additional opportunities potentially available in Research and Composition or Literature and Composition.
We're looking for dedicated educators who understand the unique needs of military students and are committed to helping them succeed academically while serving their country.
Requirements:
Master's degree in an English-related field (English, Composition and Rhetoric, Literary Studies, etc.) preferred, however candidates with a bachelor's degree and relevant teaching/tutoring experience will be considered.
Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.
Additional Information:
This is a pooled search. Jefferson Community College is seeking to develop a pool of qualified applicants to teach military students at Fort Drum. Applications will be accepted for the duration of the posting and will remain on file for up to three years from the date of application. Qualified applicants may be considered for part-time teaching vacancies as they occur.
The College determines the need for adjunct instructors based on course offerings each term, and it is not possible to predict staffing needs for future semesters. When an opening does occur, selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Level A - $665/credit hour
Level B - $785/credit hour after teaching 6 semesters at Jefferson.
Application Instructions:
To Apply: For consideration, please apply by selecting the "Apply Now" button.
The following documentation/information is REQUIRED:
Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue throughout the duration of the posting. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2027.
Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses.
Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship
of an employment visa at this time.