Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in 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 and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Spring 2026 semester on the Adjunct Faculty staff in the Education and Social Sciences Department of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York.

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.

Please note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Department: Education and Social Sciences

Adjunct Instructor – Psychology, HV-ADJ-Psy SP26

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.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide instruction in psychology including teaching general psychology and additional psychology courses at the 100 and 200 level.

Evaluate student performance and complete assessments as required by the College.

Collaborate with colleagues on course and program development as well as transfer course review.

Participate in departmental, division wide, and/or college wide committees.

At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract.
The per contact hour rate is $1,457.00. Classes start January 2026.

To apply please visit our website at www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete an online application. We will accept applications for the Spring 2026 semester until October 16, 2025.

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

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.