Lecturer, Human Development & Family Relations

Search Number PJ # 7344 Title Lecturer, Human Development & Family Relations Category Academic Department Human Developmnt & Fam Relations About The Position:

Expected to begin Fall 2026, we are seeking a dynamic, collaborative educator who will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in Human Development & Family Relations (HDFR) and providing service to the institution. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in line with the successful candidate's expertise. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with the HDFR Department at the main campus in Plattsburgh, NY, and remotely with faculty and staff located at the Queensbury campus.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate students; provide academic advising, including advising for the HDFR minor program; participate in curriculum and program development; serve on committees at the university, school, and department levels; and participate on the advisory board for the department. The Human Development & Family Relations (HDFR) Department vision is to prepare students to lead and serve in the human services field, and improve the lives of people in a complex world.

We are part of the School of Education, Health and Human Services, which prepares students for successful entry into their profession. We focus on an ethical approach to human well-being and encourage critical thinking and practical application. 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.

Required Qualifications:

* Master's degree in Human Development, Family Science, or a closely related discipline (e.g. Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child and Family Studies, Human Sciences, etc.)

* Demonstrated commitment to supporting students' personal and academic development through a student-centered, growth mindset, with experience in or potential for student advising.

* Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

* A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, staff and administrators

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience teaching human development related courses at the collegiate level

* Record of participation in service-related activities

* Experience teaching classes in a distance learning format

* Curriculum development experience

* Expertise in early childhood education

Salary (Applicant View)

$55,000 minimum, plus excellent benefits

About Our University

SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools - Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation.

Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 01/15/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter of interest, resume/CV, one-page (maximum) statement of commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three current professional references. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process. Official transcripts from an accredited institution will be required prior to employment.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is fully committed to excellence through diversity, equity and inclusion, and to supporting a welcoming environment for all students, employees and visitors. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era…