RF - Faculty Liaison - University and the High School

About the role

University in the High School (UHS) at Farmingdale State College, through the Research Foundation for SUNY, seeks qualified individuals to serve as Faculty Liaisons in designated academic disciplines. The Faculty Liaison serves as a subject-matter resource and provides academic and curricular oversight for UHS courses within their assigned discipline. The position helps ensure that courses offered through the UHS program maintain academic content, rigor, assessment practices, and expectations comparable to corresponding courses offered at Farmingdale State College. Working collaboratively with UHS leadership, academic departments, and UHS instructors, the Faculty Liaison supports course and instructor review, curriculum alignment, instructor training and professional development, and ongoing assessment of UHS course offerings.

Responsibilities

• Course Trainings (Synchronous and/or Asynchronous): Provide new UHS instructors with course-specific training in course philosophy, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. Provide sample syllabi, assessments, and other resources used in on-campus sections of the course.
• Site Visits (Virtual and/or In-Person): Conduct site visits to connect with UHS instructors, observe course content, student discourse, and rapport. Identify and address any issues with the instructor and provide guidance to ensure realignment.
• Professional Development (Virtual and/or In-Person): Develop and host PD sessions for UHS instructors to encourage ongoing collegial interaction that enhances instructors' pedagogy and breadth of knowledge in the discipline.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum Review: Review a high school's provided CTE curriculum documents, provide suggestions to strengthen their program, and answer any questions provided. May include a virtual meeting to deliver feedback to the school and/or New York State (NYS) Review Board.
• Syllabi, Course Materials, and Assessment Review and Collection: Collect and review syllabi, course materials, and assessments to ensure alignment. Identify and address any issues with the UHS instructor and provide guidance to ensure realignment.
• Curriculum Design and Development: Meet with interested high schools to identify their course needs and options. Review any established curriculum, equipment, and materials to provide the best outline for course adoption. Conduct follow-up meetings as necessary to help implement the developed curriculum. Provide sample syllabi, assessments, and other resources used in on-campus sections if not already submitted to the UHS Office.
• Guest Lectures: Develop and deliver specialized lectures at approved high school sections or on-campus (if a high school can provide transportation to FSC). Lectures should include at least one of: (1) greater in-depth knowledge on a recently covered topic, (2) new innovations or developments in the field, (3) potential degree and career options, or (4) how courses apply to the major at FSC. Work with the instructor and UHS Office to determine content.
• Special Projects: May include small hour-based projects to enhance UHS students' exposure to FSC or strengthen the partnership with the high school, such as Advisory Board Meetings, Portfolio Reviews, or Competition Judging.

The UHS Office provides corresponding document templates for each activity. These documents must be completed to show proof of work conducted. If necessary documents are not submitted by the stated deadline (which mirrors the on-campus grading deadline for the semester), payment will be forfeited.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in the assigned discipline or a closely related field.
• Relevant teaching, academic, professional, or curriculum-related experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology used for virtual communication, training, and document sharing.

Qualifications

• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience with curriculum development, review, and/or assessment.
• Experience providing instructor training or professional development.
• Experience with dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, college-in-the-high-school, CTE, or similar educational programs.

Pay

Starting at $200 per project, with rates varying based on project scope and complexity.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension plans
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

This is a Research Foundation for SUNY contract position. Closing date for receipt of applications: Open Until Filled. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees and do not participate in any state retirement system or receive state fringe benefits.