Adjunct Instructor ' Behavioral Sciences (Human Services and Psychology)

About the role

The Natural and Behavioral Sciences division is seeking qualified adjunct instructors to teach in-person and/or online courses in Human Services, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counseling (ASAC), and Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory and/or advanced courses across Human Services, ASAC, and Psychology, including American Sign Language, human services methods, ethics, research methods, social work, family violence, addiction, substance abuse, counseling, and clinical, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology.
• In-person teaching positions require flexibility to teach morning, afternoon, and evening classes.
• Online instructors will be needed to teach in 7.5- or 15-week formats and will be provided with a pre-built course shell containing the course materials on Blackboard.
• New faculty members will be required to complete a new employee orientation either in person or online.

Requirements/Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, or a relevant field with clinical and research experience is required.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Appointment/Start Date

January 2026

Application Instructions

To be considered for the above position, applicants are required to submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Three professional references

These documents may be uploaded during the application process.

Compensation

• $2,500 for in-person undergraduate courses.
• $1,600 for online undergraduate 7.5 week courses.
• $2,500 for online undergraduate 15-week courses.

About Hilbert College

Hilbert College, located in suburban Hamburg, N.Y., south of Buffalo, is a private four-year college founded in 1957 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition.

Hilbert is a dynamic Western New York college that offers career-focused majors, including one of the top criminal justice programs in the region, and more than 50 minors and concentrations.

The college's engaging, student-centered campus community offers numerous leadership, internship and service learning opportunities from which students launch successful careers while making positive changes in their communities.

Hilbert’s Mission

Hilbert College is an independent institution of higher learning that embraces its Catholic Franciscan heritage and values. Students from diverse backgrounds are educated in liberal arts and professional programs to become informed citizens committed to serving and strengthening their communities.

EEO Statement

Hilbert College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse community of faculty, staff and students. The College does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of any protected characteristics covered under federal or state law.