The State University of New York, College at Old Westbury is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer.
Faculty Positions
American Studies
Assistant Professor/Instructor in African-American History and American Studies - The American Studies/Media and Communications Department anticipates an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in African-American History and American Studies, beginning in August 2008. Ph.D. in hand in History, American Studies or related field required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor; ABD in final stages of dissertation completion will be considered for initial appointment at the rank of Instructor. Experience teaching a diverse, urban, student population required. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to college and community service and will be expected to teach African American History, American History, Introduction to African American Studies, African Americans in Mass Media, among other courses, in either day or night or some combination. Review of applications will begin on April 10, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, writing sample, summary of teaching evaluations and three letters of reference.
Code: ASMC-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
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Library
Business Reference Librarian - The College at Old Westbury Library is seeking a Business Reference Librarian at the Senior Assistant Librarian rank, who, as a member of the reference team, plans and delivers the full range of reference and instructional services. These include assistance with print and electronic resources, library instruction, and creation of subject-oriented research guides and web pages. The Business Reference Librarian will participate in projects such as the development of on-line reference service, distance education course support, services relating to numeric data files, and web page management. The Business Reference Librarian will have primary responsibility for these services for the School of Business faculty and students. Collection management responsibilities will also be assigned in appropriate subject areas. The School of Business currently has graduate programs in accounting and finance which the Business Reference Librarian will have the opportunity to support with advanced research databases. The position will include scheduled night and weekend hours. This Librarian participates in professional development activities, and serves on library and College committees as elected or assigned; other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program with an undergraduate business degree required; a graduate business degree desirable. Demonstrable knowledge of business resources in both print and electronic format required. One year experience in a corporate business library or in an academic business library required. The ideal candidate will be comfortable, and keep current, with technology; will communicate effectively with both faculty and new undergraduates; and will be an independent self-starter who is also an effective team member. Review of applications begins February 13, 2008 and continues until the position is filled.
Code: BRL-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
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School of Arts and Sciences
Assistant Professor in Modern Languages - The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in Modern Languages effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. in Spanish or related field required. Specialist in Peninsular Literature preferred. Excellence in teaching as well as native or near native fluency in Spanish required. Familiarity with applications of current technology in the language class highly desirable. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to teaching; service, including advising students; and research and professional development and should expect to teach classes in either day or night or some combination. Teach language, literature and culture.
Code: ML-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Assistant Professor/Instructor in Politics, Economics and Law - The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in Politics, Economics and Law effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. in Political Science required for Assistant Professor; ABD required for Instructor. College teaching experience required. We are interested in candidates broadly trained in comparative and/or international politics, with strong interests and training in such areas as international organizations, law, security studies (including ethnic conflict), or the politics of globalization. All sub-specialties within the general area of Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Former Soviet Union and East Asia particularly welcome. Teach three PEL courses in U.S. Politics, International Politics, Comparative Politics and a Regional Specialization; advise students; department service; faculty committees; and research and professional development. Teaching load is three courses per semester and class sizes are small to allow for a focus on effective teaching. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to teaching; service, including advising students; and research and professional development and should expect to teach classes in either day or night or some combination.
Code: PEL-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Assistant Professor/Instructor in Psychology - The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position in Psychology effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. in Counseling, Cognitive, Social or Developmental Psychology required for the rank of Assistant Professor. For Instructor, ABD required. Responsibilities include involving students in research and publications, and assisting in assessment and curriculum development. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic, engaging and effective teacher interested in promoting the discipline, both within the classroom and among the community at large through a reciprocal relationship between scholarly pursuits and practice. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to teaching; service, including advising students; and research and professional development and should expect to teach classes in either day or night or some combination.
Code: PSYC-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
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School of Business
Adjunct Instructors - The School of Business at SUNY College at Old Westbury regularly seeks to hire adjunct instructors in Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems, and International Business. Responsibilities: Effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses. Required: A doctorate or ABD in the final stages of dissertation completion. Practical experience appreciated. Application Procedure: Qualified applicants should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to the School of Business Dean's Office.
Code: ADJUNCT-W
Application End Date: Ongoing
Assistant Professor/Instructor in Accounting - The School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Accounting effective Fall 2008. Candidates for Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. in Accounting in hand or have an anticipated completion date of August 1, 2008 or sooner. Applicants for Instructor must be ABD in the final stages of dissertation completion from an AACSB International accredited business school with a major concentration in Accounting. Professional certification desirable. Desired area of specialization is Financial Accounting; strong candidates with other specializations will be considered. Principal responsibilities include teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses either day or evening or some combination in Financial Accounting and/or other areas of Accounting. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication in peer reviewed journals, teaching, and service.
Code: ACCTG-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Assistant Professor/Instructor in Accounting - The School of Business invites applications for a second tenure-track position in Accounting effective Fall 2008. Principal responsibilities include teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses either day or evening or some combination in Financial Accounting, Auditing and/or other areas of Accounting. Candidates must show evidence of, or potential for, scholarly research and publication in peer reviewed journals. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to research, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates for Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. in Accounting in hand or have an anticipated completion date of August 1, 2008 or sooner. Applicants for Instructor must be ABD in Accounting in the final stages of dissertation completion. Professional certification desirable. The desired areas of specialization are Financial Accounting/Auditing; strong candidates with other specializations will be considered.
Code: ACCTG2-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Associate/Assistant Professor/Instructor in Finance - The School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Finance effective Fall 2008. Candidates for the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. in Finance or related field in hand or have an anticipated completion date of August 1, 2008 or sooner. Practical experience preferred. Applicants for Instructor must be ABD in the final stages of dissertation completion from an AACSB International accredited business school with a major concentration in Finance or related field. Desired areas of specialization are corporate finance, investment analysis, and international finance. Principal responsibilities include teaching courses in the fields of corporate finance, investment analysis and international finance at both graduate and undergraduate levels. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication in peer reviewed journals, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education either day or evening or some combination.
Code: FIN-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Associate/Assistant Professor/Instructor in Management - The School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Management effective Fall 2008. Candidates for the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. in Management or a related field in hand or have an anticipated completion date of August 1, 2008 or sooner. Practical experience preferred. Applicants for Instructor must be ABD in the final stages of dissertation completion from an AACSB International accredited business school with a major in Management or related field. Desired areas of specialization are management strategy, entrepreneurship, and international management. Principal responsibilities include teaching courses in management at the undergraduate and graduate levels in newly developed master of science programs. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication in peer reviewed journals, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education either day or evening or some combination.
Code: MGMT-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Associate/Assistant Professor/Instructor in Management Information Systems (MIS) - The School of Business invites applications for a tenure-track position in Management Information Systems effective Fall 2008. Candidates for the rank of Associate or Assistant Professor must have a Ph.D. in MIS or related field in hand or have an anticipated completion date of August 1, 2008 or sooner. Practical experience preferred. Applicants for the rank of Instructor must be ABD in the final stages of dissertation completion from an AACSB International accredited business school with a major concentration in MIS or related field. Desired areas of specialization are advanced business programming with data structures, web technologies, and network management. Principal responsibilities include teaching courses in the fields of advanced business programming with data structures, web technologies, and network management at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must have a potential or demonstrated commitment to scholarly research and publication in peer reviewed journals, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education either day or evening or some combination.
Code: MIS-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
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School of Education
Associate/Assistant Professor in Exceptional Education - The School of Education invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Exceptional Education effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Exceptional Education required. Background in mild to moderate disabilities preferred. Experience in PreK-12 classroom settings and teaching at a culturally diverse campus and/or public school required. Experience teaching at college/university level highly desirable. Responsibilities include supervising field experiences and clinical practices, advising, coordinating activities in program development (particularly in graduate programs), and working collaboratively with local school districts and professional organizations. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to research, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education either day or evening or some combination, as well as supervision of student teachers.
Code: EE-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Associate/Assistant Professor in Math Adolescent Education - The School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track position in Math Adolescent Education effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Mathematics Education or related field required. Must be certified in math secondary education. Secondary Education teaching experience and understanding of NCATE, NCTM and NYSED assessment and standards required. Preference will be given to candidates with Secondary Math teaching experience and teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels. Responsibilities include teaching mathematics and mathematics education courses, managing assessments of secondary mathematics education program, maintaining school partnerships, and collaborating with mathematics and education faculty. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to research, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education either day or evening or some combination, as well as supervision of student teachers.
Code: MAE-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Associate/Assistant Professor in Reading - The School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track position in Reading effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Literacy/Reading and Teacher Certification in Reading and Childhood/Elementary Education required. Experience in childhood education and college level training required. Strong background in the teaching of reading and language arts required. Knowledge of accreditation processes desirable. Experience teaching in a multicultural environment preferred. Teach reading to undergraduate as well as graduate level students in childhood education and supervise student teachers; advise students in General Education Program as well as in the Elementary Education concentrations. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to research, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education either day or evening or some combination, as well as supervision of student teachers.
Code: RE-W
Application End Date: Until filled
Associate/Assistant Professor/Instructor in Social Studies Adolescent Education - The School of Education invites applications for a tenure-track position in Social Studies Adolescent Education effective Fall 2008. Ph.D. in European or World History or an Ed.D. in Social Studies Education with qualifications to teach introductory college-level European history required for rank of Associate/Assistant Professor; ABD required for rank of Instructor. Secondary school teaching experience and familiarity with the NY State Social Studies curriculum in grades 5 through 12 required. Master's degree in History, experience teaching in urban schools, teaching experience at graduate and undergraduate levels, evidence of scholarly activity, and NYS teacher certification in Social Studies preferred. Responsibilities include teaching education courses in the School of Education and European and World history courses in the History and Philosophy department. Candidates must demonstrate commitment to research, teaching, and service and should expect to be involved in both graduate and undergraduate education either day or evening or some combination, as well as supervision of student teachers.
Code: SSAE-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Professional and Administrative Positions
Human Resources
Assistant Director of Human Resources - The Assistant Director of Human Resources, in concert with the Director of Human Resources, assists with coordinating the appointment, classification, compensation, and benefits administration for professional and classified employees; as well as labor relations and administration of contracts with employee bargaining units, maintenance of personnel records and ensures that data is accurately maintained and protected and that management information systems are effective and appropriately utilized. The Assistant Director of Human Resources also has responsibility for implementing the college's commitment to equal employment opportunity/affirmative action. The Assistant Director of Human Resources works with and advises college staff in matters relating to effective personnel management. Incumbents usually are the campus' appointing authority for all classified service employees with the understanding that the NYS Department of Civil Service is the final appointing authority. In addition, the Assistant Director of Human Resources is usually the designated "disciplinary officer" for all classified service employees, and on many campuses may also be designated to serve this role for both academic and professional employees. Incumbents usually work closely with the College President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors, and Chairs on all aspects of the college's activities. The Assistant Director of Human Resources represents the College at SUNY-wide human resources and, at some campuses, SUNY-wide affirmative action meetings. Incumbents also strive to find innovative ways of accomplishing the college's mission and goals within a public framework through research and often through participation in regional and national professional organizations. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required; JD degree preferred. Minimum 3 years experience as a human resources management professional required. In-depth knowledge of public sector and higher education human resources practices and familiarity with governmental affirmative action guidelines and employment law preferred. Familiarity with computer data processing preferred.
Code: HRA-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
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Office of the President
Executive Secretarial Assistant - Perform executive administrative and secretarial duties to maintain efficient office operations in the President's Office. Responsible for correspondence, budgeting, calendar and President's office events. Establish priorities, follow mandated guidelines, and maintain confidentiality. QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in Secretarial Science or related field or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Minimum 1 year professional experience in an executive office environment required, preferably in higher education. Knowledge of Windows XP Operating System, MS Office Suite, and MS Outlook required. Dictation required. Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task required. Knowledge of desktop publishing software, spreadsheet software and PDA technology preferred. Evenings and weekends may be required (special events).
Code: ESA-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
Office Assistant and Receptionist - Assist with day-to-day President's Office operations, provide professional receptionist duties, and maintenance of office supplies, equipment and filing system. Evenings and weekends may be required (special events). QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in Secretarial Science or related field or equivalent and minimum 1 year professional experience in an executive office environment required, preferably in higher education. Knowledge of Windows XP Operating System, MS Office Suite, and MS Outlook required. Excellent communication skills and ability to multi-task required. Knowledge of desktop publishing software and spreadsheet software preferred.
Code: OAR-W
Application End Date: Until Filled
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Registrar
Enrollment Verification and Veteran's Affairs Coordinator (Instructional Support Assistant) - Train and supervise the counter keyboard specialist in counter duties related to enrollment verification. Serve as evening hour supervisor to CSEA staff and student assistants. Coordinate Veteran's Affairs enrollment verification and follow-up status reports. Manage the enrollment verification process including: verification of applications for the CPA exams; liaison with the National Student Clearinghouse; verifications not administered through NSC; and subpoena processing. Assist with all enrollment verification related processes. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in a Registrar's Office required. Associate's degree or equivalent and experience with the Banner student system preferred. Note: Present hours are Monday and Thursday - 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Different hours may be required including weekends from time to time to meet the needs of the College.
Code: ISAR-W
Application End Date: May 9, 2008
