Category: Academic
Position Summary:
SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking applicants for a
SUNY Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth plus (
PRODiG+) Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Department of Music and Music Technology.
PRODiG+ is designed with two primary goals: (1) increasing the number and share of excellent diverse faculty committed to advancing the ideals of diversity, equity, and inclusion; and (2) strengthening the pipeline for retention and support of those faculty. Additional information on the PRODiG+ Fellowship can be found at
https://www.suny.edu/prodig-plus/fellowship/. The PRODiG+ Fellowship is open to any and all prospective candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex, and is consistent with all current governing federal and state nondiscrimination law. All application submissions will be assessed and evaluated in accordance with the required eligibility criteria. Preference will be given to candidates who are:
- Current SUNY students, alumni, and/or Fellows; From a low-income background (e.g., Pell-eligible as undergraduates)
- Were first- generation college students (students whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree), have overcome adversity, are AmeriCorps alumni, or are veterans
This Fellowship is for a 12-month appointment for two years. The fellow will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with other faculty members and receive enhanced support and mentorship. The fellowship is expected to transition into a tenure-track position (10-month obligation) after two years, provided the fellow achieves performance milestones during the fellowship.
Additional SUNY Plattsburgh support for the PRODiG+ Fellow includes: a reduced teaching load for two years (e.g., two courses per semester instead of three); monthly mentoring with a tenured faculty mentor during the two-year Fellowship; new faculty orientation and onboarding workshops; resources related to the academic performance review process, faculty benefits, and other monthly presentations.
Duties are expected to include teaching courses such as Music Technology, Music Theory, and courses in our core curriculum. Student advisement along with other departmental and university service contributions are also expected. The
Music Department is a small but highly visible and active department who strive to create a supportive artistic environment. We are part of the School of Arts & Sciences which provides excellence in learning opportunities for all students at
SUNY Plattsburgh through a core liberal arts education. We train students who can think critically, have mastered their discipline, can communicate effectively and are broadly educated. As
SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of the importance of ensuring a welcome and equitable environment and academic experience for all. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in a distance learning format.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Please include 1) a cover letter of interest, 2) resume/CV, and 3) contact information for three current professional references as well as 4) a PRODiG+ Fellow Application Statement responding to the following question in 750 words or less: "Please describe how you've engaged, facilitated, and/or enhanced diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the campus community. Examples could include personal, academic, and/or work experience and may include, but is not limited to, an academic/scholarly track record focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion; work, volunteer/unpaid/community service; or related experience/expertise in serving underserved or vulnerable areas and/or populations."
Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
