Instructor – Psychology HV-FAC-Psychology SP27

Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our Faculty team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Teaching assignments may include weekend, evening, and online. To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check. Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Spring 2027 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York. Department: Education and Social Sciences Instructor – Psychology HV-FAC-Psychology SP27 Full Time Probationary Minimum qualifications: Master’s Degree in psychology or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university and previous college teaching experience. Ability to teach on campus classes. Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching online, hybrid, and in person classes. Experience teaching introductory psychology courses. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide instruction in psychology courses at the 100 and 200 level. Teach in other department areas as needed. Evaluate student performance and complete assessments as required by the College. Participate in departmental, division wide, and/or college wide initiatives. At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract. The minimum salary for this position is $53,000 and faculty appointments may be at the instructor or assistant professor level, depending on qualifications and experience. This position includes benefits for 12 months but has a work obligation of a 10-month appointment (151 days), which reflects responsibilities during the fall and spring semesters. The annual assigned teaching load is between thirty (30) and thirty-three (33) contact hours, typically distributed as eighteen (18) contact hours in the fall semester and fifteen (15) contact hours in the spring semester. Teaching load may include evening, weekend and/or online assignments, and there may be potential for additional compensation through voluntary overload. Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans Please visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply before the close date of October 25, 2026. Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer