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Position Information Position Title: Part Time TESOL Instructor Position Category: Faculty Position Status: FLSA Exempt Advertised Salary: $1008 per lecture hour Department: Education (EDU) Working Hours: Wednesdays, 4:30pm - 7:15pm
General Description SUNY Niagara has a need for a part-time instructor for TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) within the Arts, Humanities & Social Services division. This position will be responsible for providing high-quality instruction and leadership in support of the TESOL program while demonstrating a strong commitment to student success, inclusive teaching practices, and culturally responsive education. The instructor will contribute to advancing the program through effective teaching, collaboration, and engagement with the college and community.
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About SUNY Niagara SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State.
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development and positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York, consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the countys three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus, a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the worlds biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café at NFCI.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic educational environment, responds to students current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara, we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category, including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information Posting Number: F242P Open Date: 03/05/2023 Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting. Please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk.
Do you have a Masters degree in TESOL, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field? Yes No
Do you have teaching experience in K-12 or higher education settings? Yes No
Do you possess knowledge of instructional strategies for multilingual learners? Yes No
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