Adjunct Assistant Professor - Science, Technology, & Society

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Adjunct Job Type: Part-time Posted On: Thu Mar 5 2026 Job Description:

Farmingdale State College invites applicants for the position of Adjunct Professor in the Department of Science, Technology, & Society (STS). The STS Bachelor of Science at FSC is a four-year interdisciplinary program which examines the complex issues that arise due to the interconnectedness of systems in the current era. Through the course of their study STS majors learn to apply scientific thinking and integrative analysis when confronting unstructured real-world problems, which may be most effectively addressed through the consideration of perspectives that cut across conventionally separate disciplines. The program promotes the mental agility to thrive in the rapidly evolving sector of today's employment landscape which values creative problem-solving over traditional disciplinary specialization. Please submit your CV if you are interested in teaching any of the following courses:

• STS 330 - Scientific Thinking

• STS 350 - Data and Society

• STS 380 - Ethics, Human Society, & Artificial Intelligence

• STS 420 Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence

Please note academic departments will not be accepting phone inquiries regarding your resume.

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.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in Natural Science, Social Science or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in online teaching.

Additional Information:

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The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans. A benefits summary for this part-time UUP position can be found here. (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/UUP-PT-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf)

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.