Lecturer - Human Development and Family Studies - SUNY Oneonta

At SUNY Oneonta, we don't just teach Human Development, we live it! Start your next chapter with us as a Lecturer in Human Development and Family Studies beginning Fall 2026. Expectations include, but are not limited to, teaching a variety of courses in Human Development, Marriage and Family Relationships, and courses in your area of expertise.

The Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) program is housed in the Department of Human Ecology. The HDFS program enrolls approximately 100 students with a total of 625 students and 22 full-time faculty in the Department. Other majors in the Department include Fashion & Textiles, Food Service and Restaurant Administration, and Nutrition and Dietetics. Human Development and Family Studies is an approved program for the Certified Family Life Educator credential through the National Council on Family Relations. The Human Development and Family Studies Program prepares students to work in human services field. Courses are applied in nature to help with career readiness or to pursue graduate studies.

To learn more about the College and the Department, please visit https://suny.oneonta.edu/ and https://suny.oneonta.edu/human-ecology.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Teaching a variety of courses in:
  • Human Development.
  • Marriage and Family Relationships.
  • Courses in the applicant's area of expertise.

Salary: $50,063. SUNY Oneonta is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer. Information on SUNY's comprehensive benefits offerings can be found at https://www.suny.edu/benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other closely related field.
• Experience teaching college courses.

Preferred:

• Ph.D. or comparable degree.
• More than two years of college teaching.
• Experience teaching face-to-face classes.
• Areas of expertise to include Substance Use, Gerontology, Program Development, or Early Childhood.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and / or research.
• Experience working with or serving a diverse and/or multicultural populations.

SUNY Oneonta enrolls about 5,500 students who pursue bachelor's or master's degrees or certificates in one of 70-plus academic programs. Known as an exemplary residential campus that values inclusion, service and sustainability, SUNY Oneonta is a nurturing community where students grow intellectually, thrive socially, and live purposefully.

The university is located in the City of Oneonta, nestled in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains about a four-hour drive from New York City, Boston, and Philadelphia. With a population just shy of 14,000, Oneonta is one of the 20 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America, according to Microsoft News. The natural beauty of the region is breathtaking year-round. Each season offers outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, boating, swimming, and skiing. Employees give SUNY Oneonta high marks for work/life balance, management, and culture. The university's really.com rating is 4.4, with one recent review noting that the people are what make SUNY Oneonta so special.

SUNY Oneonta values a diverse university community. Please visit our website on diversity at: https://suny.oneonta.edu/diversity. Moreover, the university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. "At SUNY Oneonta, we believe that diversity is an asset and a source of strength that energizes our collective growth and innovation." - President Alberto Cardelle.