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Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York’s largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.
Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.
The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.
Job Description:
The Department of English and Humanities at Farmingdale State College (FSC) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities beginning fall 2025. The area of specialization (AOS) for this position is open, though successful candidates should have areas of competency (AOC) that enable them to teach across the department’s philosophy curriculum. The department’s philosophy curriculum can be viewed by visiting, FSC Courses and filtering for philosophy. This selected candidate will have the opportunity to develop new courses in their area of specialization, areas that speak to the college’s broader needs, and especially areas that contribute SUNY’s DEISJ initiative.
The Department of English and Humanities at Farmingdale State College is an interdisciplinary service department that houses faculty who specialize in composition, speech communication, literature, and philosophy. As a service department, English and Humanities offers no major, instead offering foundational classes and electives that interweave with courses of study across the college. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the department, we will give special consideration to candidates who demonstrate ability and/or desire to work across disciplines and contribute to department life holistically. Candidates should also demonstrate clear commitment to teaching excellence in Philosophy and the Humanities. Experience teaching classes in relevant fields outside of philosophy is preferred, but not required.
The course load for this position is 12 credit hours (4 classes) per semester, in addition to service and research obligations. All faculty members at Farmingdale State College have three workload components: teaching, research and scholarly activity, and service. The successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and high level of competence in teaching. Candidates should have a research agenda that complements their area of academic specialty resulting in peer-reviewed publications and presentation, both of which are necessary for promotion and tenure at Farmingdale State College. The service component of the workload includes student advisement as well as active participation on departmental, school and college-wide committees.
In your cover letter, we ask that you highlight your teaching and service experience in addition to research. As well, please articulate how you see these experiences fitting within the intellectual life of an interdisciplinary humanities department.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
- Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
- Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
- Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College’s many community partners.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Philosophy or strongly allied field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Ability to teach introductory level philosophy courses as professor of record.
- Evidence of scholarship in candidate’s field of expertise.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience teaching in more than one discipline that the department houses (Composition, Literature, Speech Communication, and Philosophy).
- One or more years of experience teaching introductory level philosophy courses as professor of record.
- Evidence of dedication to DEISJ principles in teaching, scholarship, or service.
- At least one peer-reviewed publication.
Additional Information:
This is a 10-month UUP faculty position.
- For the first 10 working days, beginning Monday, November 18, 2024, and ending Friday, November 29, 2024, applications will be limited to UUP Farmingdale.
- CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- SALARY: $75,000 + $4,000 in downstate location pay = $79,000 Total Compensation.
- ANTICIPATED START DATE: Fall semester 2025
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.
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Farmingdale State College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.
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Application Instructions:
Interested candidates may apply by clicking on the “Apply Now” link at the top or bottom of this page. The following documents are required for all positions:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/C.V.
Additional instructions for faculty positions: Your cover letter must include a statement on teaching philosophy and methodology; we ask that you highlight your teaching and service experience in addition to research. In addition, please articulate how you see these experiences fitting within the intellectual life of an interdisciplinary humanities department. Please attach copies of teaching evaluations and an unofficial copy of graduate transcripts (showing highest degree awarded/currently in process). Candidates invited for interviews will be asked to make a presentation on their research/creative activities as well as a separate teaching demonstration.
Only applications made through Farmingdale’s electronic application system will be accepted. Once you successfully apply you will receive an email as confirmation. Returning applicants may login to their Farmingdale State College Careers Account to apply for this position. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.
