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

Position Summary:

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.

  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 Master’s Degree in Education and/or Psychology.

 

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 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.

 

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 with an excellent benefits package. This position is contingent upon adequate funding.

 

Additional Information:

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.
 
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. 

  

Application Process :

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received via email by June 24 , 2026 at 4:00 pm EST to be given priority consideration. Applications received after the deadline are not guaranteed to be reviewed.  SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.

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.

We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to the SUNY Ulster website for additional campus community information.

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 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.

 

Conditions of Employment

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements, and the Board of Trustees has approved. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States, and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

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