"Instructor - Psychology"

Instructor - Psychology

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $64,161.00 - $70,914.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Faculty Full-Time

Job Number: 2500197

Division: College of Arts and Sciences

Department: Psychology, Philosophy and Neuroscience

Opening Date: 10/31/2025

Closing:

Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint 'Village on the Erie Canal,' SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Department of Psychology, Philosophy, and Neuroscience at SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a full-time, 10 month, tenure track Instructor of Psychology. This position will teach four courses per semester, including courses in psychology for undergraduate students, graduate students, or both. Teaching will be in-person at our Brockport campus and online. The person in this role will advise undergraduate students in Psychology as well as engage in departmental and university service. Engaging in scholarship or professional development to maintain professional currency is also part of this role.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Teaches 4 courses per semester
• Advises students and engages in department and university service

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or doctorate in Psychology from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or an internationally accredited institution. ABD candidates will be considered, but a degree must be conferred within six months of hire
• A demonstrated ability to teach a variety of courses in psychology at the undergraduate level, graduate level, or both
• Ability to successfully advise students on course scheduling, career planning, and success in college
• Commitment to inclusive education of a diverse student population

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in clinical psychology
• Previous experience teaching research methods
• Prior teaching success and commitment to exemplary teaching at the college level
• Ability to effectively engage faculty, staff, and students in a collegial and collaborative manner

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

Variable. Some evening classes may be offered.

Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Review of applications will begin January 2, 2026. For best consideration, applicants should apply before this date.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's 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 criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5124351/instructor-psychology