Term Instructor- Education and Developmental Psychology

Unit: SUFA Full‑time, Term appointment 2026/2027 academic year Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Priority Screening period: June 24, 2026 SUNY Ulster, a two‑year branch of the State University of New York located ninety miles north of New York City in the Catskill Mountains, is currently accepting applications for a Term Appointment Faculty Member in Education & Developmental Psychology to begin in August 2026. This position is for in‑person teaching, but may include online and/or remote courses. Responsibilities 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 certify them as accurate. 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 an academic advisor to a Psychology student. Qualifications Hold a Master’s 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. Salary An initial starting annual salary of $51,000 - $60,000 will be commensurate with education, training, and experience per academic year and includes an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Benefits SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, NYS or SUNY TIAA retirement plans, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers (including dependent waivers), and SUNY tuition assistance. SUFA‑covered members receive, on an annual basis, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and holidays as indicated on the SUNY Ulster Academic Calendar. Equal Opportunity Employer SUNY Ulster is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer 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, and all other required pre‑employment conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr