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Suffolk County Community College

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Visual Arts

Suffolk County Community College, Islip, New York, United States, 11751


TITLE:

Instructor/Assistant Professor of Visual Arts

Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.

CAMPUS:

Grant Campus in Brentwood

START DATE:

Spring 2025

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:

Full Time

RANK:

Faculty

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Suffolk County Community College is an open admissions institution committed to serving a diverse student population in a variety of degree and career programs. It is the largest community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 21,000 students at its three campuses in Selden, Brentwood, and Riverhead, as well as a Culinary Arts and Hospitality Center in Riverhead.SUNY Suffolk is searching for a full-time (10-month), tenure-track faculty Instructor/Assistant Professor of Visual Arts beginning in the Spring of 2025 at the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood, New York.This position requires expertise in the expanded two-dimensional field of Visual Arts with preference given to applicants with a background in drawing and painting. SUNY Suffolk is a comprehensive community college committed to open access, equity, and student success, and candidates for faculty positions should be prepared to demonstrate their commitment to these values. Faculty are scheduled to teach based on the needs of students and their department and may have the option to teach in different course preps in more than one modality.Responsibilities:Planning and delivering high-quality student-centered instruction appropriate to an open-access community college.Participating in curricular development, assessment, and revision at the course, discipline, and program levels, including assessment of student learning outcomes.Engaging in assessment of college-wide learning outcomes and demonstrating the use of the results of these assessments in courses.Ensuring that principles of equity and inclusion are integrated in curriculum and instructional practice.Ensuring that student knowledge, skills and abilities are aligned with current academic and workforce best practices.Incorporating engaging and appropriate academic technology into all modes of instructional delivery.Maintaining a commitment to ongoing and research-based professional development in pedagogy and subject matter.Teaching assigned Visual Arts and Art Appreciation courses in accordance with description published in the college catalog and the approved course outline.Providing academic advising and actively participating in collegewide recruitment, student engagement and retention strategies (e.g. early alerts).Scheduling required time to meet with students outside of class.Active participation in departmental, campus and college committees/meetings.Participating actively in the life of their department, home campus, and the college.Fulfilling all contractual requirements related to faculty.Other duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in fine arts or in a related Arts field.Minimum of two (2) years’ experience teaching in a college setting.Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity and student success.Familiarity with a learning management system and/or willingness to use the college’s LMS (i.e. Brightspace).PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Ph.D. in Fine Arts or in related Arts field.Active contemporary art practice and exhibition record.Expertise in analog media beyond drawing and painting.Experience teaching and creating digital works.Community college teaching experience.Experience teaching face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended learning.Please include 10 examples of your work and 10 examples of your students’ work as part of your resume or via online portfolio link when applying.Candidates interested in applying must submit a cover letter and include a statement of commitment to principles of equity and student success.HIRING SALARY:

This is a Unit III position covered under the Faculty Association of Suffolk County Community College collective bargaining agreement with the College.NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies:Civil Rights Compliance OfficersChristina VargasChief Diversity Officer/Title IX CoordinatorAmmerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu(631) 451-4950orDionne Walker-BelgraveAffirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX CoordinatorAmmerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu(631) 451-4051In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement OfficeU.S. Department of Education32 Old Slip, 26th FloorNew York, NY 10005-2500Telephone: (646) 428-3800Fax: (646) 428-3843TDD: (877) 521-2172Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.govAlso see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfmInquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:NYS Division of Human RightsLong Island (Suffolk)New York State Office Building250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49Hauppauge, NY 11788Telephone: (631) 952-6434TDD: (718) 741-8300Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.govAlso see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaintU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)New York District Office33 Whitehall Street, 5th FloorNew York, NY 10004Telephone: (800) 669-4000Fax: (212) 336-3790TTY: (800) 669-6820ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfmSuffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.APPLY TO:

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