Presidential Fellows Faculty Positions
SUNY College at Brockport
The College at Brockport, State University of New York, invites application for the above named positions:
Purpose:
These full-time faculty positions are dedicated to enhancing scholarly and teaching perspectives on diversity at The College at Brockport, State University of New York for the educational benefit of our students. The position also provides teaching research and service opportunities, and mentoring and career development for scholars whose work will enhance the diversity of the academic community at the College. Applications will be considered from every relevant discipline. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates whose life experiences provide a critical perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of groups historically underrepresented in higher education. These contributions may include public service addressing the needs of our increasingly diverse society, efforts to advance equitable access and outcomes of higher education for women and minorities, or research focusing on underserved populations or understanding issues of racial, ethnic or gender inequalities, religion, socioeconomic status and disabilities.
For additional information about the College, please visit http://www.brockport.edu
Description:
These are full-time, non-tenure track, two-year faculty appointments
Presidential Fellows are eligible to apply for tenure-track faculty positions for which they are qualified that may become available at the College during or following the two-year appointment
The appointment will be within one (or more) of the existing academic departments at the College
Applicants and nominees are expected to indicate the department that best fits their educational background and teaching and scholarly interests. Appointments may be divided between two departments if appropriate.
Duties:
Teach five courses per academic year (3-2 or 2-3 loads)
Engage in scholarship/creative activity
Minimal service commitments
Assume leadership roles in the College by serving as mentors/role models to students
Collaborate on campus-wide projects designed to enrich the educational experiences of Brockport students in regard to issues of diversity and foster greater consciousness of diversity issues within the College community. Examples of such expectations may include: engaging in activities that lead to the advancement of the College mission of preparing students for ..."civic engagement in a culturally diverse society and in globally interdependent communities" and the College goal of: "making an institution-wide commitment to embrace diversity in its fullest sense by setting goals and linking these goals with Middle States expectations and our own expectations for achieving a more inclusive community."
Required QualificationsAn appropriate terminal degree (although ABD candidates with an expected degree conferral date of August 22, 2010 will be considered)
A record of or evidence of potential for success in teaching and scholarship
A strong commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within The College at Brockport community
Ability to teach several existing courses within one or more departments at Brockport
Ability to develop and teach diversity-related courses not currently offered within one or more departments at Brockport
Preferred Qualifications
Terminal degree completed
Documented record of scholarly or creative productivity
Information and Application Process Instructions
Application/nomination procedure: Review of applications and nominations will begin December 1, 2009 and will continue until the Presidential Fellows for 2010-12 are named.
Applications and nomination packages consist of a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and names and full contact information (including email address) of four professional references. An official copy of the transcript from the college or university from which the terminal degree was granted is also required.
Please apply online at: http://www.brockportrecruit.org
Inquires should be directed to Dr. Joel Frater, Assistant to the Provost for Diversity at 585-395-5065 or jfrater@brockport.edu
When inquiring or applying for these positions, please also reference Academic Careers Online.
The College at Brockport is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
