Adjunct Instructor – Patient Care Associate (PCA) Program EOC-ADJ-PCA F26

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S – Service – to deliver quality, committed and caring assistance

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The EOC is currently recruiting for the position of

Position Title: Adjunct Instructor – Patient Care Associate (PCA) Program EOC-ADJ-PCA F26

Department

Instructional Services

Reports To

Associate Coordinator for Instructional Services

Position

Summary

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) Adjunct Instructor is responsible for providing classroom instruction. The instructor delivers New York State Department of Health-approved curriculum, evaluates student performance, maintains required records, and collaborates with Albany Med Health System and EOC staff to ensure student success, and employment readiness.

The instructor is committed to supporting the mission of the EOC by providing high-quality workforce development training that prepares students for employment in healthcare and related fields. The instructor creates an inclusive learning environment that fosters student engagement, retention, completion, and career advancement. The PCA program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in healthcare settings.

Instruction and Curriculum Delivery

• Prepare lesson plans, instructional materials, and classroom activities aligned with course objectives.

• Provide instruction in areas including but not limited to:

o Interpersonal and communication skills

o Clinical and patient care skills

o Personal care and hygiene

o Nutrition and meal preparation

o Mental health and developmental disabilities

o Physical disabilities and restorative care

o Safety, emergency response, and injury prevention

o Documentation and reporting requirements

• Incorporate technology and instructional best practices into classroom instruction.

• Maintain a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.

• And other duties as assigned

Institutional Responsibilities

• Attend faculty meetings, professional development activities, and institutional events.

• Comply with all EOC, Hudson Valley Community College, SUNY, and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in student retention, completion, placement, and follow-up efforts.

• Collaborate effectively with faculty, counselors, coordinators, and administrative staff.

Required

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited institution.

• Current New York State healthcare credential appropriate to the discipline.

• Minimum of five (5) years of healthcare experience.

• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or supervising adult learners.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and instructional technology.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse and underserved populations.

Preferred

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or comparable healthcare credential.

• Experience teaching in workforce development, adult education, higher education, or vocational training programs.

• Familiarity with New York State Department of Health training requirements.

• Experience working with Educational Opportunity Programs or similar student populations.

The starting hourly rate for this position is $47.00.

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

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of September 13, 2026.

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.