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English Faculty for Composition and Literature
Location : Hudson, NY
Position Classification : Full-Time, Tenure-Track
The Opportunity
Columbia-Greene Community College, a small, rural community college committed to academic excellence and student success, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in English. The successful candidate will teach courses in English composition and literature, fostering critical thinking, effective communication, and literary analysis among students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to active student engagement and a passion for teaching in a community college setting. Position starts Fall 2025.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in English or Composition and Rhetoric from an accredited institution.
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in teaching composition and literature.
- Commitment to the mission of community colleges and the ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
Preferred Qualifications
Teaching Duties and Responsibilities
The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.
The college offers day, evening, and online classes. Faculty may be required to teach a class in the evening or online.
Salary and Benefit Information
Contractual starting salary $51K and rank will be commensurate with education and work experience. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. Public Service Loan Forgiveness to those who meet eligibility.
Application Information
For full consideration, applicants must submit the following : (1) cover letter; (2) CV or resume; (3) copies of unofficial transcripts; and (4) contact information for three professional references. Submit all as a single PDF document to : HR@sunycgcc.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Columbia-Greene Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.
The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations for completing the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 518-697-6337.
Salary : $51,000
