Term Instructor- Education and Developmental Psychology
Stone Ridge, NY - USA
Job Summary
Full-time Term appointment 2026/2027 academic year
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Priority Screening period: June 24 2026
Under the general supervision of the Division or Department Chair the Term Appointment Faculty Member will provide instruction in accordance with course descriptions outlines class schedules and Governing Board policy; evaluate progress of students concerning educational matters; and perform other instructional related duties as assigned.
The successful candidate must be able to teach courses that include Applied Child Development for Education Majors and Applied Adolescent Development for Education Majors as well as the Psychology of Child Development Psychology of Adolescence and Life Span Development.
Preference will be given to those who have college teaching experience as well as online teaching and course development experience preferably through Brightspace. Candidates must have a Masters Degree in Education and/or Psychology.
- Meet each scheduled class in the modality established and teach or conduct learning exercises
for the entire period. - Contact the appropriate division chair or administrator in advance to arrange for unavoidable absences.
- Provide each student at the beginning of the course with a written plan about the course to include a full description of the grading system and how the student will be evaluated.
- Accurately keep required class records on attendance withdrawal and grading.
- Submit when due all necessary reports such as attendance and grade reports and class information sheets and to certify as to their accuracy.
- Assess courses.
- Comply with all institutional policies and procedures.
- Participate in college service.
- Participate in collaborative departmental efforts including recruitment and planning.
- Undertake advisor training and serve as academic advisor to Psychology student.
- Hold a Masters Degree in Education and/or Psychology or equivalent.
- Pre-K through Grade 12 teaching experience.
- An ability/willingness to teach introductory and upper-level courses.
- A demonstrated commitment to applied learning and innovative teaching.
- A strong interest in teaching mentoring and working with undergraduate students.
- Effective interpersonal communication and technology skills.
- Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic gender cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
In addition SUFA-covered members receive on an annual basis: 12 sick days 5 personal days and holidays indicated on the SUNY Ulster Academic Calendar.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:
- Resume or CV
- Cover letter which discusses your qualifications and interest in the position
- Copy of transcripts indicating possession of minimum qualifications (officials will be required at the time of hire)
- Contact information for three professional references
Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.
SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application credentials transcripts fingerprint check verification of the right to work in the United States andall other required pre-employment conditions are met.
Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who due to a disability require accommodations for completing the application process testing (if required for the position) or the interview should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.
Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.
SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
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