Instructor Sociology

About the role

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is a multi‑campus SUNY institution with locations in Troy and Malta, New York, offering over 80 degree and certificate programs across three schools. The college serves nearly 9,000 students each year and is recognized for career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and service to a diverse student body. This full‑time probationary faculty position in the Department of Education and Social Sciences (Sociology) is for the Spring 2027 semester. Teaching assignments may include weekend, evening, and online courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in sociology 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, perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in sociology or a closely related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Previous college‑level teaching experience.
• Ability to teach on‑campus classes.
• Current unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States (HVCC does not sponsor visas).
• Appointment contingent upon successful background check.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching online, hybrid, and in‑person classes.
• Experience teaching introductory sociology courses.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental and eye insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Free tuition waivers for employee, spouse, and children.
• Generous leave policy.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for qualifying government or not‑for‑profit employees.

Pay

The minimum salary for this position is $53,000; faculty appointments may be at the instructor or assistant professor level depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

• 10‑month appointment (151 days) covering fall and spring semesters.
• Annual assigned teaching load of 30–33 contact hours (typically 18 hours in fall, 15 hours in spring).
• Teaching load may include evening, weekend, and/or online assignments.
• Potential for additional compensation through voluntary overload.