What are the responsibilities and job description for the RF - Faculty Liaison - University and the High School position at Farmingdale State College?
Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: The Research Foundation Job Type: Contract Posted On: Mon Oct 19 2026 Job Description:
University in the High School (UHS) at Farmingdale State College, through the Research Foundation for SUNY, seeks qualified individuals to serve as Faculty Liaisons in designated academic disciplines.
The Faculty Liaison serves as a subject-matter resource and provides academic and curricular oversight for UHS courses within their assigned discipline. The position helps ensure that courses offered through the UHS program maintain academic content, rigor, assessment practices, and expectations comparable to corresponding courses offered at Farmingdale State College.
Working collaboratively with UHS leadership, academic departments, and UHS instructors, the Faculty Liaison supports course and instructor review, curriculum alignment, instructor training and professional development, and ongoing assessment of UHS course offerings.
The required work may include one or more of the following activities:
Course Trainings - Synchronous and/or Asynchronous
Provide new UHS instructors with course-specific training in course philosophy, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. Provide sample syllabi, assessments, and other resources used in on-campus sections of the course.
Site Visits - Virtual and/or In-Person
Conduct site visits to connect with UHS instructors, observe course content, and student discourse and rapport. Identify and address any issues with the instructor and provide guidance to ensure realignment.
Professional Development (PD) - Virtual and/or In-Person
Develop and host PD sessions for UHS instructors. The purpose of annual PD is to encourage ongoing collegial interaction to enhance instructors' pedagogy and breadth of knowledge in the discipline.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum Review
Review a high school's provided CTE curriculum documents, provide suggestions to strengthen their program, and answer any questions provided. There may also be a virtual meeting to attend to deliver this feedback to the school and/or New York State (NYS) Review Board.
Syllabi, Course Materials, and Assessment Review and Collection
Collect and review syllabi, course materials, and assessments, to ensure alignment. Identify and address any issues with the UHS instructor and provide guidance to ensure realignment.
Curriculum Design and Development
Meet with interested high schools to identify their course needs and options. Review any established curriculum, equipment, and materials to provide the best outline for course adoption. Conduct follow up meetings, as necessary, to help implement the developed curriculum. Provide sample syllabi, assessments, and other resources used in on-campus sections of the course if they have not already been submitted to the UHS Office.
Guest Lectures
Develop and deliver specialized lectures at approved high schools sections or on-campus if a high school can provide transportation to FSC. These lectures should include at least one of the following: (1) greater in-depth knowledge and expertise on a topic recently covered in their classroom (2) new and exciting innovations or developments in their field of study (3) potential degree and career options within their field of study (4) how their courses can be applied to the major at FSC.
Work with the instructor and UHS Office to determine what will be covered in the lecture.
Special Projects
Special Projects May Include Small Hour-based Projects To Enhance UHS Students' Exposure To FSC Or Strengthen The Partnership With The High School
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
This is a Research Foundation position.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
University in the High School (UHS) at Farmingdale State College, through the Research Foundation for SUNY, seeks qualified individuals to serve as Faculty Liaisons in designated academic disciplines.
The Faculty Liaison serves as a subject-matter resource and provides academic and curricular oversight for UHS courses within their assigned discipline. The position helps ensure that courses offered through the UHS program maintain academic content, rigor, assessment practices, and expectations comparable to corresponding courses offered at Farmingdale State College.
Working collaboratively with UHS leadership, academic departments, and UHS instructors, the Faculty Liaison supports course and instructor review, curriculum alignment, instructor training and professional development, and ongoing assessment of UHS course offerings.
The required work may include one or more of the following activities:
Course Trainings - Synchronous and/or Asynchronous
Provide new UHS instructors with course-specific training in course philosophy, curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment. Provide sample syllabi, assessments, and other resources used in on-campus sections of the course.
Site Visits - Virtual and/or In-Person
Conduct site visits to connect with UHS instructors, observe course content, and student discourse and rapport. Identify and address any issues with the instructor and provide guidance to ensure realignment.
Professional Development (PD) - Virtual and/or In-Person
Develop and host PD sessions for UHS instructors. The purpose of annual PD is to encourage ongoing collegial interaction to enhance instructors' pedagogy and breadth of knowledge in the discipline.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Curriculum Review
Review a high school's provided CTE curriculum documents, provide suggestions to strengthen their program, and answer any questions provided. There may also be a virtual meeting to attend to deliver this feedback to the school and/or New York State (NYS) Review Board.
Syllabi, Course Materials, and Assessment Review and Collection
Collect and review syllabi, course materials, and assessments, to ensure alignment. Identify and address any issues with the UHS instructor and provide guidance to ensure realignment.
Curriculum Design and Development
Meet with interested high schools to identify their course needs and options. Review any established curriculum, equipment, and materials to provide the best outline for course adoption. Conduct follow up meetings, as necessary, to help implement the developed curriculum. Provide sample syllabi, assessments, and other resources used in on-campus sections of the course if they have not already been submitted to the UHS Office.
Guest Lectures
Develop and deliver specialized lectures at approved high schools sections or on-campus if a high school can provide transportation to FSC. These lectures should include at least one of the following: (1) greater in-depth knowledge and expertise on a topic recently covered in their classroom (2) new and exciting innovations or developments in their field of study (3) potential degree and career options within their field of study (4) how their courses can be applied to the major at FSC.
Work with the instructor and UHS Office to determine what will be covered in the lecture.
Special Projects
Special Projects May Include Small Hour-based Projects To Enhance UHS Students' Exposure To FSC Or Strengthen The Partnership With The High School
- Advisory Board Meetings
- Portfolio Reviews
- Competition Judging
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree or higher in the assigned discipline or a closely related field.
- Relevant teaching, academic, professional, or curriculum-related experience.
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology used for virtual communication, training, and document sharing.
- College-level teaching experience.
- Experience with curriculum development, review, and/or assessment.
- Experience providing instructor training or professional development.
- Experience with dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, college-in-the-high-school, CTE, or similar educational programs.
This is a Research Foundation position.
- Closing date for receipt of applications: Open Until Filled
- SALARY: Starting at $200 per project, with rates varying based on project scope and complexity.
SUNY Research Foundation: A Great Place to Work
As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.
Salary : $200