Instructor/Assistant Professor – Biology

SCCC REFERENCE #: 24-58

DATE: October 16, 2024

TITLE: Instructor/Assistant Professor – Biology

CAMPUS: Ammerman Campus in Selden

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 Center in downtown Riverhead.

SUNY Suffolk is searching for a full-time (10-month), tenure-track faculty Instructor/Assistant Professor of Biology beginning in the Spring of 2025 at the Ammerman Campus in Selden, New York.

This position requires wide ranging expertise and knowledge in the field of Biology, the ability to teach introductory biology courses for science majors and non-majors, in addition to teaching in the candidate’s biology expertise. 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.

Job Description:

Plan and deliver high-quality student-centered instruction appropriate to an open-access community college.

Participate in curricular development, assessment, and revision at the course, discipline, and program levels, including assessment of student learning outcomes.

Engage in assessment of college-wide learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in courses.

Ensure that principles of equity and inclusion are integrated in curriculum and instructional practice.

Ensure that student knowledge, skills and abilities are aligned with current academic and workforce best practices.

Incorporate engaging and appropriate academic technology into different modes of instructional delivery.

Maintain a commitment to ongoing and research-based professional development in pedagogy and subject matter.

Teach assigned courses in accordance with description published in the college catalog and the approved course outline.

Provide academic advising and actively participates in collegewide recruitment, student engagement and retention strategies.

Schedule required time to meet with students outside of class.

Actively participate in departmental, campus and college committees/meetings.

Actively participate in the life of the department, home campus, and the college.

Fulfill all contractual requirements related to faculty.

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Biology or a related field.

Minimum of two (2) years experience teaching in a college setting or professional/technical experience related to Biology.

Demonstrated commitment to principles of equity and student success.

Familiarity with a learning management system and willingness to use the Colleges LMS (i.e. Brightspace).

Preferred Qualifications:

PhD in Biology.

Community college teaching experience.

Experience teaching face-to-face, online, hybrid, and/or blended learning.

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 Colleges non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu

(631) 451-4051

In 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 Office

U.S. Department of Education

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3843

TDD: (877) 521-2172

Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov

Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) 952-6434

TDD: (718) 741-8300

Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov

Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (212) 336-3790

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122

Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk 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.