Adjunct Instructor - African Americans & Mass Media - SUNY Old Westbury : Job Details

Job Description: The American Studies Department at SUNY Old Westbury seeks to hire an adjunct instructor to teach AS3842 African Americans and Mass Media in the Spring 2024 semester. 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. This course meets elective requirements for all three majors.Candidates for adjunct positions should have a record of high-quality teaching in support of the College Mission.We are seeking applicants who can teach AS3842 African Americans and Mass Media. The course description includes: Examines the participation of African-Americans in the development of mass media in the U.S. by looking at newspapers, magazines, books, radio, records, movies, and television. The course will explore the viewpoints of African-Americans through the mass media, how they are presented and represented, and how the white-owned media influences African-American images. Additional teaching opportunities may include other courses in Black Studies or Media Studies.This course 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. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or ABD in 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) ###-####.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) ###-#### 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) ###-#### or via email at [email protected]. Application Instructions: Please submit the following online at:

letter of application,

CV

one letter of recommendation (signed, on letterhead),

transcript of highest degree earned,

contact information (name, email address and telephone number) for three (3) references,

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.We encourage 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.