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Position description:

Our department is interested in welcoming candidates with a Ph.D. in geosciences or a closely-related field, who have the potential for excellence in undergraduate teaching, and should be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Teaching responsibilities for the full-time, benefits-eligible visiting assistant professor appointment for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic years will include a mid-level sedimentology and stratigraphy course with lab, an introductory environmental geosciences course with labs, and possibly an additional course and lab depending on the candidate's area(s) of expertise. Union has three 10-week trimesters. This position involves teaching one course and associated laboratory sections each of the trimesters. The candidate may involve undergraduates in their research, and the Department will provide space and access to an exceptional suite of advanced instrumentation (including LA-ICP-MS, a full stable isotope lab, SEM, XRD, and ion chromatographs) in support of research and teaching. A PhD is expected by the date of appointment. Candidates with 1-3 years of postdoc experience or other teaching or postgraduate experience will be given preference.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Statement of the applicant’s experience and interests in teaching (maximum 2 pages)

The teaching statement should reflect on teaching experience, how the applicant can include our rich local geology into classes, as well as how the applicant can engage with students with a wide range of skills or backgrounds.

Please send questions and other inquiries to the Geoscience Chair at geosciencechair@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition programs

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent preparation to teach courses in 19th and/or 20th century U.S. history, specialty open. The normal teaching load at Union College is six courses over three trimesters. The candidate would be expected to offer chronological surveys or thematic courses at the 100- or 200-level, including existing classes from the History Department’s current catalog. Teaching experience as an instructor of record preferred, as well as ability to offer classes that complement those of the Department’s current faculty.

Ph.D. in History or closely related field required at time of appointment (September 1, 2026).

About the History Department:

The History Department at Union College offers undergraduate courses that range from introductory surveys, through more focused topical courses, to advanced seminars. Many of these are writing-intensive courses that contribute to Union’s Writing Across the Curriculum program. All history majors write a senior thesis, a significant independent project directed by a History professor. Faculty teach courses in their respective areas of expertise, including by region, African, American (colonial, nineteenth, and twentieth century), East Asian, European (medieval, early modern, and modern), Latin America, South Asian, as well as topics such as digital history, environmental history, history of gender and identity, history of science and technology, Jewish history, and public history. Department members are active researchers with a strong publication record with prominent journals and publishers.

Application instructions:

Please submit all application materials as pdf files. Only the materials listed below will be considered.

• Cover letter
• CV
• Sample of scholarly work (published or unpublished)
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Statement on your research

Please send questions and other inquiries to Andrew Morris at morrisa@union.edu. Applicants invited to the first round of interviews will receive a request for the contact information for three professional references who can speak to their teaching and research abilities. Applications are due by February 15, 2026.

Compensation:

The annual salary range for this position is $68,500-$70,500. Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition programs

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).

Special Education Teacher 

**Retention Bonus $5,000** (paid in 2 parts 1/2 at 90 days and 1/2 at a year)

Available shifts - Monday - Friday - no weekends

As a Preschool Special Education Teacher, you will develop and implement of classroom instructional plans for preschool students in the Neil Hellman Preschool. You will also support students' success in academic and behavioral goals. You will report to the Preschool Supervising Teacher and you will work onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all Agency policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations about our school and students.
• Develop and implement a classroom instructional plan based on a student's IEP and Creative Curriculum Objectives for Development and Learning, creating lessons that are differentiated as to meet the needs of all students.
• Develop and implement Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) for students in their classroom. Ensure that accommodations and modifications are provided. Provide specially designed instruction and monitor student progress toward academic and behavioral goals. Complete progress reports and IEP updates, and participate in CPSE meetings as scheduled.
• Coordinate the creation of special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities; create and modify materials to match student abilities.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of individual and classroom behavior plans for managing student behavior to maintain discipline in the classroom; oversee the collecting of behavior data; assist classroom staff with intervention techniques; assist classroom staff with de-escalation techniques; reteach students appropriate behavior strategies.
• Manage, coordinate and model the implementation of Pyramid Model principles and practices in the classroom to build social and emotional competence and to support children through nurturing and responsive relationships and a high-quality environment.
• Coordinate the safety and well- being of students through the use of established classroom and schoolwide processes and procedures; supervise classroom staff in implementing these with their work with students throughout the building.
• Follow school and agency procedures and policies for reporting incidents. This includes behavior incident reports (BIR) and incidents such as child/sexual abuse, substance abuse, harassment, bullying, and violence.
• Establish relationships with parents and family members to create a partnership around student treatment, student behavior, and academic progress.
• Schedule, supervise, and monitor teacher assistants as they assist students in various non-instructional environments (e.g. bus loading/unloading, playground, classroom, washroom, field trips, transportation)
• Lead and attend classroom team meetings, and behavior/treatment meetings and professional training and development sessions or needed (e.g. Pyramid, CPR, emergency procedures and other agency requirements.)
• Provide leadership to assigned teacher aides and assistants in the various clerical and non-instructional duties or needed for your classroom.
• Work with other teachers, clinicians, administrators, medical staff and other school staff to provide integrated support, assistance, and treatment to students.

Requirements and Education:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Special Education or subject area, and ability to work with students who demonstrate serious emotional and behavioral challenges, ages 3-5.
• Requires NYS certification in Early Childhood Special Education Birth - 2nd grade, or enrollment in a program that leads to NYS teacher certification.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid time off 
• Holiday Pay 
• 401 (K) plan 
• Life Insurance  
• Loan repayment assistance 
• Free training/CEU opportunities
• Free continuing education through our Sidney Albert Training Institute (SATRI) program, a CTLE provider

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

Assistant Bursar

Pay Status and Classification: Exempt, Regular full-time

Supervisor: Controller

Position Purpose: Oversee student billing and collections, manage processing of auxiliary revenue, and provide strong customer service to students, their families and the campus community.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Student Billing and collections:

  • Assist Assistant Treasurer in processing initial student billing (including housing and dining) in coordination with the Registrar, Financial Aid, Enrollment, and other campus units.

  • Assist students with payment plans and financing options.

  • Process changes and adjust student accounts for refunds due to withdrawals and/or waivers for dining and housing.

  • Monitor student account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities; communicate past due accounts to students and their families to ensure that aged transactions are settled in a timely fashion; process late payment fees and registration holds as needed.

  • Communicate with students and their families via phone, email, mail or in person to investigate and resolve customer queries, inclusive of third party invoicing. Escalate to Assistant Treasurer as needed.

  • Process student health insurance billing and waivers.

  • Monitor, update information and record receipts of cash from federal, state and private student loans.

  • Process and record receipts of cash from external scholarships.

  • Work with external parties to process ROTC student payments.

  • Generate weekly revenue reports for the Controller's Office.

  • Implement policies and procedures for revenue/receivables.

  • Stay current on financial technology and drive process improvements.

• Manage processing of auxiliary revenue:

  • Collaborate with Bookstore to ensure revenue is properly recorded, processed and maintained in the accounting systems.

  • Collaborate with different departments on campus to ensure their receipts of payments through credit cards, cash or other systems are processed accurately and recorded in Workday.(Dining, AIS, Athletics, etc.)

  • Collect, record and process rent revenue.

• Additional responsibilities:

  • Coordinate with external collection agencies and record payments received.

  • Assist Controller and Assistant Treasurer with ad hoc projects.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.

• 5 years Bookkeeping/Accounts Receivable experience preferred.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills strongly desired.

• Must have strong attention to detail, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Google Suite and other internet applications.

• Ellucian Colleague and Workday experience a plus.

• Must be safety conscious and able to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Compensation:

The annual salary rate for this position is $62,353.20.Except for roles with a set rate of pay, the wage/salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated hiring rate/range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate/range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Location: Schenectady, NY

We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.

We offer exceptional benefits including:

• Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time

• Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays (in accordance with policy)

• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)

• Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs

• Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development

• Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan

• Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability

• Tuition programs

Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy, finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.

E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar).