Job Details

Instructor – Psychology (Fall 2026 – Tenure Track)

Location: Utica, NY
Job Type: Full-Time, 10-Month

Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment.
The College is looking for exceptional colleagues who have the following: (1) an understanding of the college mission and teaching experience in a comprehensive community college; (2) a focus on student success in a learner-centered environment; and (3) a willingness to use technology to support learning in the academic setting, including on-line instruction and assessment of student learning outcomes.

MVCC is seeking to fill a tenure-track, ten-month Instructor position in the School of Public and Human Services. This position will provide instruction for the Psychology and Human Services programs. Teaching faculty at MVCC have the primary responsibility of fulfilling the College mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. Our employees have an opportunity to make a difference in students' lives every day.

Full-time faculty members teach contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines. Courses may be taught in traditional classroom settings and online. Please note this position requires an on-campus obligation. This position may include both daytime and evening classes on our Utica and/or Rome campuses. Specific assignments will be made according to the academic qualifications and School needs. In addition to teaching, full-time instructors participate in program assessment, curriculum development, and student advisement, as well as recruiting for the program. They serve as members of various School and College Committees. First year faculty also participate in a multi-semester New Faculty Experience program.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Psychology or Social Work
  

 Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience

Additional Information:

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
  

We encourage applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and have transferable skills to apply. If you have related experience that may not align perfectly with the job description, we’d still like to hear from you.

To learn more about MVCC, our culture, and employee benefits, please visit: https://www.mvcc.edu/about/discover

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a 500-word essay with your application materials: “What does equity in the classroom mean to you as an instructor?”. Official academic transcripts required upon hire.

Salary: $55,364 (as of 9/1/2026)

For full consideration, apply by: 4/6/2026