Job Description:

SUNY Sullivan is seeking applicants to fill a part-time adjunct position in the Business/Hospitality department, known as The Catskill Hospitality Institute. The individual must possess the ability to teach seated, online, and hybrid. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate a commitment to the community college philosophy, active engagement within the local business and hospitality industries, culture of belonging, and an enthusiastic outlook for student success.

Business and Hospitality/Tourism degree programs offered within the Catskill Hospitality Institute include:

• Accounting Studies (CERT)
• Business Accounting (AAS)
• Business Administration (AAS)
• Business Administration (AS)
• Business Administration Marketing (AAS)
• Tax Preparer (Micro)
• Tourism (CERT)
• Hospitality Tourism Management (AAS)

A sample of a course that may be asked of the individual to teach includes, but is not limited to:

•  Introduction to Hospitality & Tourism
• Principles of Advertising
• Principles of Sales
• Hospitality Cost Control & Purchasing
• Principles of Management
• Business

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s from an accredited institution
• Professional work experience within the fields of business and/or hospitality
• License in the subject area, where applicable
• At least 3 years of teaching experience, community college experience is a plus
• Ability to teach various modalities and experience with learning management systems such as Brightspace
• Prior online course instruction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate preferred
• Experience in higher education

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present a course syllabus based on the agreed-upon curriculum and department standards
• Evaluate and assess students on the course learning outcomes
• Provide advisory services for students seeking extra help and career guidance through weekly office hours
• Develop and follow clear and transparent grading practices
• Timely submission of requested grades, attendance records, and academic paperwork by posted deadlines

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and possess the ability to effectively interact with a diverse student and staff population
• Hold appropriate office hours
• Take part as needed in typical activities of a full-time faculty member, including the following: advising/mentoring students, developing curriculum, recruiting students, and attending division and faculty meetings

General:
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Please submit your cover letter, resume or CV, teaching philosophy, and the contact information (email address required) for 3 professional references.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be on-going. Salary is determined by a candidate’s rank at SUNY Sullivan, based on teaching experience, education, etc. The full salary range is $655 to $740 per contact hour/course credit per semester.

Please note that all advertised positions at SUNY Sullivan are contingent upon the availability of funding and alignment with institutional priorities.

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SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.