Adjunct Lecturer-Social Sciences

About SUNY Polytechnic Institute:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York State's premier public polytechnic, highly regarded for leading the pursuit of knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration across its four colleges - Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. SUNY Poly is a College of Distinction and nationally ranked by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report.

Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, the university advances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions - locally in the Mohawk Valley region and in communities around the globe.

SUNY Poly is a proud, resilient community with like minds and like spirits who are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares its graduates for the 21st century workforce. The university is guided by a mission and vision that is grounded in "elevating impact" and in living out the values of Accountability, Community, Empathy, Gratitude, Inclusion, Innovation, Kindness, and Respect.

SUNY Poly's campus is located in Utica, N.Y., in the heart of the picturesque Mohawk Valley, where you will find the convergence of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. Residents of the greater Utica area enjoy a lower cost of living than most cities while being part of a region undergoing a vibrant technological and economic renaissance.

Job Description:

The SUNY Polytechnic Institute seeks to hire part-time (adjunct) instructors for daytime, evening, and online courses primarily in the following disciplines:

Psychology: Adjunct instructors are needed to teach undergraduate Psychology courses. Ability to teach one or more of the following courses is required: Introductory Psychology, Social Psychology, Learning and Motivation, Psychology of Personality, Industrial Organization Psychology, Psychological Testing, and Principals of Psychological Counseling

We are also looking for part-time (adjunct) instructors in the following areas:

Anthropology

Criminal Justice

Political Science

Sociology

Benefits:

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Masters Degree in a related field from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience

Additional Information:

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

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Application Instructions:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, three work-related references, and letter of application, along with the SUNY Polytechnic Institute employment application. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position, please email us at