Instructor – Human Services (Fall 2026 – Tenure Track)

Mohawk Valley Community College

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Human Services, Chemical Dependency Practitioner and Psychology 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Social Work (MSW), Human Services or Mental Health Counseling

Nice To Haves

• NYS CASAC
• Social Work Licensure – NYS (LMSW, LCSW)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Experience in addiction counseling

Responsibilities

• Teaching contracted classes in accordance with established policies and guidelines.
• Participate in program assessment
• Curriculum development
• Student advisement
• Recruiting for the program
• Serve as members of various School and College Committees
• Participate in a multi-semester New Faculty Experience program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time