Position DetailsPosition Information
Position Title Part Time NADSP Human Services Instructor
Position Category Faculty
Position StatusFLSA Exempt
Advertised Salary $915 per lecture hour/$819 per lab hour.
Department Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Working Hours Days & Times varies
General DescriptionSUNY Niagara is participating in an OPWDD grant for providing instruction to employees of community agencies with Direct Support Professionals to complete the NADSP DSP-I and DSP-II Certifications. The part-time instructor will co-teach courses with a lead professor in Human Services including Direct Support Professional - Level I and II Prep and Human Services Internship courses.
Applicants must be able to attend in-person meetings, professional development, and other obligations on the Sanborn campus even if teaching online.
Remuneration for persons teaching at least 3 credits in a semester: $915 per lecture hour/$819 per lab hour.
Typical Work Activities - Co-teach courses in the delivery format agreed upon (on campus, hybrid, blended, or online)
- Hold office hours (in person or virtual as appropriate)
- Track attendance
- Complete census reports
- Report on student learning outcomes at the end of the semester
- Report grades at the conclusion of the semester
Essential FunctionsAbility to work with and teach a diverse student population. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, co-workers, supervisors and the campus community. Must be able to develop, prepare, and present information. Must be able to operate computers and must adjust any teaching to the Americans with Disabilities Act provisions.
Required QualificationsMaster's degree in social work, counseling, rehabilitative services, health care, psychology, or a related field
OR5 years experience in the field of Direct Support and a bachelor's degree in a helping, health care, or related profession.
Desirable Qualifications - Prior teaching experience at the college level,
- Experience with classroom technologies,
- Conducted employee training within your agency.
License(s)/CertificationsAbout SUNY NiagaraSUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.
SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!
SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county's three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) is located in the heart of one of the world's biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI.
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students' current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO StatementSUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F192P
Open Date 06/30/2023
Close DateOpen Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions SummaryNiagara County Community College considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• unofficial transcripts
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.
