Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Applications are being accepted for the following vacancies for the Spring 2026 semester on the Faculty staff of Hudson Valley Community College, Malta, NY campus. 

Instructor – Environmental Science HV-FAC-8947
Full Time Probationary

Minimum Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, or a closely related biological discipline, in order to teach General Biology, Ecology, and other Environmental Science courses. Applicants for this position should have two years of successful teaching experience at the college level, as well as experience with integration of technology into instruction. Research experience is desirable and previous experience in distance learning initiatives is preferred. Demonstrated success of student tutoring and/or resource room experience is preferred and may substitute teaching longevity experience as described above. Experience using the D2L Brightspace learning management system is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities: 
•    Implements appropriate instructional duties, both classroom and laboratory.
•    Develops and revises courses and curricula.
•    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. 
•    This role involves teaching courses that may be assigned at the HVCC main campus and/or the Malta campus.

The Salary for this FT Probationary academic year position is $52,500.00.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. 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
 

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply before the close date of October 5, 2025.
  
Hudson Valley Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applicants from minorities and women veterans, and individuals with disabilities, and Bi-lingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer