SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Lecturer Position

Adjunct Faculty, Human Development and Family Relations (Queensbury Campus)

Deadline
Mar 15, 2027
Closing in 147 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 16, 2026

About the role

SUNY College at Plattsburgh Employment Site | Adjunct Faculty, Human Development and Family Relations (Queensbury Campus)

Adjunct Faculty, Human Development and Family Relations (Queensbury Campus)

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ATR Details

Position Details
Search Number PJ # 7121
Title Adjunct Faculty, Human Development and Family Relations (Queensbury Campus)
Category Part-Time Faculty
Department Human Developmnt & Fam Relations
About The Position: Successful candidates will teach course(s) and collaborate with staff and faculty at the Plattsburgh main campus in the department of Human Development and Family Relations (HDFR). The HDFR Department prepares students to address issues that affect human living and development, and to work in various human services professions that support the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. A variety of human development courses are offered that allow the needs and interests of students to be developed both in the classroom and through flexible, real-world observations and experiential learning opportunities. Our program integrates extensive field experiences and critical pedagogy, including the multidisciplinary study of biological, social, and psychological factors that impact people across the lifespan. As a department, we work to ensure that our program remains highly relevant and will allow our students a broad range of career opportunities in a diverse and changing global society.

As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs and practices. The successful candidate may be asked to teach courses in a distance learning format. 

The vita bank exists to provide a pool of candidates who might be available to fill anticipated positions as needed.
Required Qualifications:
  • Master’s degree in Human Development, Family Science, or other closely related discipline from an accredited institution
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff, and administrators from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Record of participation in service-related activities
  • Experience teaching classes in a distance learning format
  • Curriculum development experience
  • Teaching experience in human development related courses at the collegiate level
  • Experience advising students through the lens of a student-centered, growth mindset
Salary (Applicant View)
About Our University Nestled between the historic Saratoga Springs and Lake George regions, and minutes from the Adirondack Park, Queensbury, NY is a culturally rich, vibrant community in which work and family life can thrive. The campus is within easy traveling distance to Plattsburgh, N.Y; Lake Placid, N.Y; Montreal, Quebec; and Burlington, V.T.
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Special Instructions to Applicants Review of application materials occurs on a periodic basis. Qualified applicants may be kept on file for future opportunities. Please submit a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for 3 current references. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.
EEO Statement SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.

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Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  2. Resume/CV
  3. Contact Information for three references
  4. Transcripts
  5. Other Document 1
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