About SUNY Old Westbury:

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is a dynamic and diverse public liberal arts college that fosters academic excellence through close interaction among students, faculty and staff. Old Westbury weaves the values of integrity, community engagement, and global citizenship into the fabric of its academic programs and campus life. In an environment that cultivates critical thinking, empathy, creativity and intercultural understanding, they endeavor to stimulate a passion for learning and a commitment to building a more just and sustainable world. The University is a community of students, teachers, staff, and alumni bound together in mutual support, respect, and dedication to the Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury serves large populations of underrepresented, first-generation, and non-traditional students.  Candidates with experience working with a similar student body, and a demonstrated commitment to supporting these populations, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Since its foundation in 1965, SUNY Old Westbury has been committed to social justice, diversity, and the empowerment of traditionally underserved populations.  The University serves a large proportion of non-traditional students and has earned the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award from Insight into Diversity magazine for five consecutive years.

Located on a 604-acre campus on Long Island, Nassau County, about 40 miles from New York City, SUNY Old Westbury comprises four Schools (Education, Business, Arts and Sciences and Professional Studies) with total enrollment of 4400 students.  For more details about the SUNY Old Westbury, please refer to the website at www.oldwestbury.edu.

 

Job Description:

The American Studies Department at SUNY Old Westbury regularly seeks to hire adjunct instructors to teach United States history courses. The American Studies Department offers an interdisciplinary B.A. degree in American Studies, B.A. degree in Media and Communications, and B.A. degree in Black Studies. These courses meet major elective requirements and general education requirements.

Candidates for adjunct positions should have a record of high-quality teaching in support of the College Mission.

SUNY Old Westbury is seeking applicants who can teach mainly lower-division United States history courses that are part of Old Westbury’s Liberal Education Curriculum, required for all students. Below is a list of potential courses:

AS1152      Themes in U.S. History

AS2112      American People I

AS2122      American People II

AS2252      U.S. Social Movements

AS2262      African-American History I

AS2263      African-American History II

AS2300      Problems in US Environmental History

AS2640      US Latina/o History

AS3215      Crime, Protest & Policing

AS3462      A History of Women in the U.S.

These courses will be offered in person, on campus.  SUNY Old Westbury offers students, faculty and staff a shuttle bus to campus from the Hicksville Long Island Railroad station. https://www.oldwestbury.edu/shuttle-bus-schedule

 

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s degree History, American Studies, Black Studies, Media Studies, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or ABD in History, American Studies, Black Studies, Media Studies, or a related field.
• Previous experience teaching at the college level.
• Experience teaching or mentoring an ethnically diverse, working student population.

 

Additional Information:

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

The State University of New York at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to participate in the selection process, please contact the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action located in the Campus Center, Room I-211 or by calling (516) 876-3179.

The Annual Security and Fire Report is filed as required by federal law. The purpose of this report is to provide faculty, staff and students with campus safety information, including crime statistics and safety policies and procedures. The report contains information regarding security and personal safety, including topics such as crime prevention, fire safety, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security and safety on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the previous three calendar years. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting the University Police Department (516) 876-3333 or by downloading a copy.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit the following online at  https://oldwestbury.interviewexchange.com:

1. letter of application,
2. CV
3. one letter of recommendation (signed, on letterhead),
4. transcript of highest degree earned,
5. contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references,
6. a fully completed Old Westbury employment application (available during the online application process).

Only applications submitted online will be considered.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS:  Open until filled.

You will be contacted if and when a position becomes available that meets your qualifications.  Academic departments will not be accepting phone inquiries regarding your resume.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

SUNY Old Westbury encourages protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, women and minorities to apply.

Employment in this position will be contingent on the College’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and SUNY Old Westbury polices, including the completion of pre-employment screening.