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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 team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support 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 Fall 2025 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York.

Department: Education and Social Sciences 

Instructor History, Philosophy & Social Sciences HV-FAC-8855
(Position Is a full-time Tenure track Position) Fall 2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in liberal arts discipline from an accredited college or university. Expertise in anthropology, African studies, economics, history, Indigenous studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, or related disciplines. Ability to teach courses in more than one discipline. Previous college teaching experience. Ability to teach daytime classes. 

Preferred qualifications: Experience teaching online, hybrid and in person on campus. 

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The full-time Instructor – HPSS reports to the Department Chairperson of Education and Social Sciences and performs the following duties: 

•    Provide Instruction in undergraduate courses in the Education and Social Sciences department.
•    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.
•    Participates in staff meetings and staff development activities.
•    Participation on departmental, division wide, and college wide committees for the purpose of building community and fulfilling aspirations of professional development is encouraged and supported.
•    At the direction of the Department Chair, faculty shall perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract.

 

This is a 10-month, Full-Time position with a salary of $52,500. Position begins September 2, 2025. 

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

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of June 29, 2025.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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