Adjunct Instructor - African American History

About the role

The American Studies/Media & Communications Department at SUNY Old Westbury invites applications for adjunct instructors to teach courses on an as-needed basis. The department offers a B.A. in Black Studies and provides courses that fulfill general education requirements across the College.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational courses in African American History and Culture, including Introduction to African American Studies, African Americans in Mass Media, and U.S. Social Movements.
• Teach additional relevant courses based on the candidate’s specialization.
• Candidates with experience teaching in hybrid or online modalities are encouraged to highlight this in their application.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Black Studies, American Studies, American History, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated ability to teach courses in Black Studies, African American history, and/or the African diaspora.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in Black Studies or African diaspora courses.
• Experience teaching or mentoring a diverse, working adult student population.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Accommodations for disabilities are available through the Office of Human Resources/Affirmative Action (Campus Center, Room I-211 | 516-876-3333).
• The Annual Security and Fire Report, containing campus safety information and crime statistics, is available through the University Police Department (516-876-3333).