Adjunct Instructor, English HV-ADJ-Eng F26

Hudson Valley Community College • City of Troy, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), founded in 1953 and located in scenic Upstate NY, is a multi-campus institution with locations in Troy and Malta, New York. HVCC offers over 80 degree and certificate programs across three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). As part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, HVCC serves approximately 9,000 students annually and is recognized for its career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and commitment to a diverse student population. The college also has an extension center in Malta, NY (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With over 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, HVCC is a significant contributor to educational opportunity and economic development in New York State's Capital Region.
Hudson Valley is seeking experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individuals to join its Adjunct Faculty team for the Fall 2026 semester, continuing its legacy of successful community service. The college is committed to fostering a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty that thrives in a multicultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in English or an English-related area such as Literature, English Education, Composition, or Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, correctly and effectively.
• Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States.
• Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in distance learning with Brightspace (D2L) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, hybrid, or online instruction for composition courses and possibly other courses.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Participation on departmental, division-wide, and college-wide committees for the purpose of building community and fulfilling aspirations of professional development is encouraged and supported.
• At the direction of the Department Chairperson, faculty shall perform duties as specified in the Faculty Contract.

Benefits

• The Salary is $1,523.00 per contact hour.
• If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level