S C H O O L  O F  N E W  R E S O U R C E S
Instructional Staff
The School of New Resources of The College of New Rochelle invites applications for Instructional Staff.  Positions are available in all academic areas of interest at our six full-service campuses in New Rochelle and New York City.  The School of New Resources offers the interdisciplinary baccalaureate degree in the liberal arts to adult learners.  Day, evening and weekend classes are offered.

The Instructional Staff
The Instructional Staff are full-time faculty of the School and teach 6 credit hours per semester in classroom seminars.  The Instructional Staff also mentor independent studies as needed.  They have primary responsibility for on-going academic advisement in their area of specialization and share responsibility for the selection, training and evaluation of adjunct faculty each semester. The Instructional Staff also review course proposals, use assessment strategies to maintain and improve campus curricula and instruction, and maintain campus curricular and instructional records for student, faculty and course dossiers in their areas of academic responsibility. Our faculty possess a commitment to teaching in a non-traditional, student-centered liberal arts curriculum, to experiential and individualized learning models, and to the delivery of academic advisement and support services.

The School of New Resources
The School of New Resources is one of four schools of the College and we are proud of our international reputation as a leader and pioneer in the field of adult higher education. In 2007 we celebrate 35 years of service. The School offers interdisciplinary Areas of Interest in Letters, Social Sciences, Psychology, Communications, and Foreign Languages. In keeping with the philosophy of the School of New Resources, students and their faculty advisors prepare individualized degree plans and participate in the course development process within the context of the School’s curriculum and degree requirements.

The Campuses
New Rochelle Campus – The School of New Resources on the main campus in New Rochelle provides convenient access for adult students from Westchester County, southern Connecticut, Long Island, and Rockland County.  The New Rochelle campus of the School opened in 1972 and currently serves 450 students, who may avail themselves of all of the facilities offered at the main campus, including a computer lab and learning skills center, Gill Library and the Mooney Center – which houses a photography lab, television studio, model classroom and art studios. The College is constructing a Wellness Center that is expected to open in the fall of 2007.

DC 37 Campus – This campus provides a learning center for trade unionists and the relationship between the union and the College represents a unique venture in higher education: the only full-degree program to be offered at a union headquarters. The campus opened in September of 1972 with an evening program, added a morning program for the DC 37 Retirees Association and other union members in 1975, and an afternoon program for NYC Board of Education Family Service Paraprofessionals in 1977.  Approximately 500 students are currently enrolled. Facilities and learning resources include faculty and administrative offices, classrooms, a computer lab, access to DC 37’s Education Fund library, conference rooms, cafeteria and audiovisual equipment.

Coop City Campus– Serving the Coop City community since its opening in 1973, students also come from the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Long Island. Classes are held in both the day and evening and the campus serves approximately 600 students. Our Coop City campus is newly-renovated and offers computer-assisted classrooms and labs, interactive teleconference and distance learning capabilities, a photography studio and lab and an on-line reference library.  The campus also boasts ample on-site parking.  

John Cardinal O’Connor Campus – Located in the heart of the South Bronx at 149th Street, this campus is designed for residents of the immediate area. Established in 1979 as the first and only four-year liberal arts degree program for adults in the South Bronx, in 2000 the campus was dedicated as the John Cardinal O’Connor Campus.  Enrollment is approximately 1,350 students.  Facilities and resources include an integrated Media Center, Computer Center, Language Laboratory and Learning Skills Center, Photography Laboratory and Meditation Room.  The campus also houses the Gordon Parks Gallery, which is named for and dedicated to Gordon Parks, the renowned photographer, film maker and writer. The campus is conveniently located close to public transportation and public parking.

Brooklyn Campus – Situated in the heart of Bedford-Stuyvesant, the Brooklyn campus provides convenient access for diverse communities in Brooklyn as well as parts of Queens and Long Island.  Established as a full campus in 1985, the Brooklyn campus is located in Restoration Plaza and currently serves a student population of approximately 1,050.  Students are provided with a learning environment emphasizing user-friendly integrated technologies, included computer-assisted classrooms and labs, interactive teleconference and distance learning capabilities and an on-line reference library.

Rosa Parks Campus – Located in the landmark Studio Museum in Harlem on 125th Street, the campus provides access to the cultural riches of the Harlem community. Designated a full campus in 1987, the Rosa Parks campus boasts state-of-the-art academic technology facilities and places specific emphasis on media and technology, including computer-assisted classrooms and labs, multi-media video systems, and technology-based learning skills systems.  Serving approximately 600 students, the campus is close to public transportation and offers convenient parking.

Qualifications and the Application Process
The successful candidates will be academically qualified (a Master’s degree is required; the doctorate is preferred) and have prior experience with adult learners.  Evening and some weekend hours are required.  The College provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including liberal vacation and a generous retirement plan.  

Send letter of interest (stating preferred campus location and area of interest), resume, and contact information (including email addresses) for 3 references to:

Elza Dinwiddie-Boyd
Dean of the School of New Resources
The College of New Rochelle
29 Castle Place
New Rochelle, New York 10805
Email: edinwiddie@cnr.edu

No phone calls, please.  Email submissions are preferred. Selected candidates will be contacted.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

The College of New Rochelle is a Catholic college in the Ursuline tradition and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds who can contribute to our unique educational mission.  To learn more about the College, visit our website at:www.cnr.edu.