Instructor, Psychology

Applicants hired under this posting are expected to begin their appointment at the beginning of the  academic year (August 11, 2026).

The Psychology Instructor advises students, provides quality classroom instruction, and maintains required scholastic records. The instructor participates fully in institutional planning and assessment processes, manages departmental curricula, schedules courses, and helps oversee the department budget. The instructor seeks continuous improvement of the psychology curricula, instruction, and use of resources.

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college as well as the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area
• Teach courses as assigned by the Division Chair, and design and deliver each course ensuring an effective learning experience
• Submit to the Division Chair a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines
• Provide instruction for psychology courses in the day, evening, or online on any Shelton State campus or instructional site
• Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology in all instructional areas
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
• Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
• Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions in support of the College’s vision, mission, and institutional goals and objectives
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethic
• Participate in recruiting for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department
• Assist the Division Chair with developing and managing the departmental budget and class schedule in support of institutional goals and mission
• Advise students regarding academic course offerings as assigned

• Demonstrate ability to use the computer effectively for word processing, electronic communication, maintaining online instructional resources, and for appropriate computer applications in the teaching discipline
• Seek continuous improvement of the psychology curricula, instruction, and resources

• Participate in college events and functions

• Actively participate on division/college committees, teams, and task forces

• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Serve on College committees as required
• Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence, and training activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Master’s degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution or a master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in psychology
• Teaching experience

• Coursework, experience, and evidence of ability to teach a range of psychology courses in the two-year curriculum
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Experience in developing/teaching courses via distance learning technology

Shelton State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. The official policy of the Alabama Community College System is that no person shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment on the basis of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age. Shelton State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.