Adjunct Professor – English – SUNY Erie Community College

Adjunct Professor – English – SUNY Erie Community College

• Institution: SUNY Erie Community College

• Academic Unit / Department: English Department

• Job Reference / Requisition ID: J0002145

• Appointment Type: Part-Time, Adjunct Faculty

• Academic Rank / Level: Adjunct Professor

• Salary / Remuneration: $63.33 per hour

• Location: Buffalo, New York, USA — City Campus (Downtown Buffalo), North Campus (Williamsville), or South Campus (Orchard Park)

• Application Deadline: June 1, 2027

📋 Overview of Role

SUNY Erie Community College is seeking part-time Adjunct Professors in English to teach department courses and evaluate student performance in accordance with college and departmental standards. Most successful candidates will teach composition courses during standard business hours (8:00 AM–4:00 PM) at one of SUNY Erie's campuses, with additional teaching opportunities available at the Wende Correctional Facility.

Adjunct faculty will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative learning environment while providing students with high-quality instruction, academic guidance, and appropriate learning resources.

🎯 Key Responsibilities & Teaching Scope

• Teach assigned English and composition courses at the college level.

• Prepare course syllabi, lesson plans, learning outcomes, instructional materials, and classroom activities.

• Provide students with appropriate learning materials and subject-matter expertise.

• Encourage student participation and maintain an organized, inclusive, and productive classroom environment.

• Evaluate student performance based on established course learning outcomes.

• Provide students with academic assistance, guidance, and feedback.

• Maintain accurate student records and submit required information to the department and college.

• Apply appropriate teaching strategies and educational technologies.

• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative college environment.

• Comply with all applicable college, department, and county policies.

🎓 Qualifications & Candidate Profile

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization plus 30 hours of appropriate advanced study.

• Preferred Education: Master's degree in Literature, Composition, English Education, or a related field.

• Teaching Experience: At least one year of English teaching experience is preferred.

• Subject Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the relevant field of specialization.

• Teaching Skills: Ability to implement a variety of teaching strategies and teach effectively at the college level.

• Technology: Awareness of the value of technology as a tool for teaching and experience with computerized student-record management.

• Communication: Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Demonstrated awareness and sensitivity toward promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment.

• Student Experience: Experience teaching a diverse student body is preferred.

• Professional Qualities: Initiative, resourcefulness, dependability, and ability to work effectively with others.

💼 Remuneration & Benefits

• Hourly Salary: $63.33 per hour.

• Retirement Plans: New York State retirement options, tax-sheltered annuities, deferred compensation, and voluntary retirement savings.

• Tuition Benefits: SUNY Erie tuition waivers.

• Professional Development: Opportunities to attend professional meetings and conferences, participate in seminars, visit business and industry, and pursue formal education.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential and voluntary assistance for employees and their families.

• Position Status: FFECC Teaching PT.

• Employment Type: Part-time adjunct faculty.

📄 Application Checklist & Required Documents

1. Cover Letter

2. Resume / CV

3. Unofficial Transcripts

4. Official Transcripts — required from successful candidates within 30 days of hire.

📬 Application Process

• 🔗 Application Link: Apply – Adjunct Professor – English (J0002145)

• 📧 Contact / Enquiries: Human Resources — (716) 851-1840

• 📅 Deadline: June 1, 2027

• 📍 Available Locations: City Campus – Downtown Buffalo; North Campus – Williamsville; South Campus – Orchard Park

• 🏫 Additional Opportunity: Teaching assignments may also be available at the Wende Correctional Facility.

📌 Position Details

• Department: English

• Job Requisition: J0002145

• Position Type: Part-Time Adjunct Faculty

• Primary Teaching Area: English / Composition

• Job Domain: Humanities – English

• Application Status: Open through June 1, 2027

• Inclusive Hiring: SUNY Erie encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and is committed to a nondiscriminatory employment environment.

🌐 Official Website / Domain: SUNY Erie Community College