Instructor - Sociology jobs in Troy, NY

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.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our Adjunct Faculty team starting for the Fall 2024 semester and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

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. 

In order 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.

Department: Education and Social Sciences

Adjunct Instructor, Sociology 
HV-ADJ-21624 F24

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Sociology or related discipline with 12 earned graduate credits in sociology. Availability to teach in person classes on campus during the daytime. 
 
Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching introductory Sociology courses at the college level, experience with learning management systems (Brightspace D2L). 

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: 

•    Provide instruction in appropriate courses.

•    Evaluate student performance.

•    At the direction of the Department Chairperson, Adjunct faculty shall perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract. 

The Salary is $1,340.00 per contact hour. 

To apply please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete our online application before the close date of April 18, 2024.

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.