Human Services Instructor

Company Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady invites applications for a full-time Human Services Instructor to join a collaborative, student-centered academic community. We seek an educator who is committed to effective teaching and interested in helping students prepare for careers and continued education in human services and related fields. Candidates with a range of academic and professional experiences are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will teach a 15-credit course load per semester and contribute to a department that values high-quality instruction, professional growth, and strong connections between theory and practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach undergraduate Human Services courses in a variety of formats, including in-person and online
• Develop and deliver instruction that integrates foundational theory with applied practice
• Foster an engaging and supportive learning environment that promotes student success
• Hold regular office hours and provide academic guidance to students
• Participate in departmental and college service, including assessment and committee work
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to teaching and the human services field
• Contribute to a collegial and supportive academic community

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
• Prior teaching or training experience
• Professional experience in a human services-related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in a community college setting
• Familiarity with OASAS guidelines and CASAC certification
• Experience with online or technology-enhanced instruction
• Relevant licensure or certification in a human services discipline
• Doctoral degree in a related field

Special Information:

• Employment commences on August 17, 2026
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts

Additional Information:

Salary: $51,727

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you'll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
• Discounted YMCA health club membership
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College's current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College's Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.