Employment Type : Full-Time
Marist College invites applications for the position of Adjunct Instructor/Advisor in the Academic Learning Center. The Academic Learning Center is looking for qualified part-time instructors to teach Self-Development and Career Planning courses through our FOCUS Program. These courses include academic advisement for undeclared students. We have multiple and immediate opportunities in these areas. Minimum Qualifications: A Master’s Degree and college-level teaching/advisement experience are required. Essential Functions: Successful candidates may teach three to nine credits each semester and advise students. Required Application Documents: Cover Letter, Resume, & Three Professional References. About the Department and School: The Academic Learning Center provides academic support to all students through courses and programs such as proofreading and tutoring services. The FOCUS Program is housed in this office and focuses on major and career exploration and advisement for Undeclared freshmen. About Marist College: Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Additionally, our graduates go on to great success; 97% over the last five years are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (2nd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #3 in the nation by the U.S. State Department and includes unique first-year programs in Florence and Dublin. At Marist, approximately 50% of graduates study abroad during their undergraduate experience. Its 30-year Joint Study partnership with IBM has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. Marist’s academic centers of excellence include the nationally-known Marist Poll, Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership, Hudson River Valley Institute, Center for Sports Communication, and Institute for Data Center Professionals. The College also hosts the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library’s digital archives, making it one of only six colleges or universities in the nation affiliated with a presidential library. About the Hudson Valley Region: The Hudson River Valley is known for its rich landscapes, sustainable-foods, diverse culture, and has a wide variety of vibrant cities and historic towns. Follow your sense of adventure, find great food around every corner, engage with a proud community, and be a part of history right at Marist in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. Poughkeepsie and surrounding communities are among the most diverse in the state with easy access to New York City by way of Amtrak or Metro-North train service. For more information about the Hudson Valley region and its major cultural and recreational attractions, visit the link below to learn more: https://www.marist.edu/hudson-river-valley-life Type of Position: Part-time Classification: Faculty Months per Year: Spring semester (January through May) & Fall Semester (August through December) Work Schedule: Time as required for teaching and advising. Courses meet twice per week for 75 minutes. Hours per Week: 3 hours per week per course; additional 3 hours per week advisement. Location: Marist College main campus, Poughkeepsie, NY. Number of Positions Openings: 1