Part-Time Instructor Psychology; POOL

Open Until Filled Notes

Open for the 25/26 Academic Year, starting Fall 2025

Part‑Time Instructor

This is a part‑time instructor position, non‑represented and non‑benefited.

Learned Professional

Provide instruction in Psychology as a member of an instructional team of full and part‑time instructors, direct student discussion, select learning experiences appropriate for meeting objectives, and evaluate student performance in the classroom.

• Provide instruction in Psychology. Courses are taught in the classroom, remote, or online delivery mode using established course outcomes. Teaching assignments may include courses taught during the day and/or evening, classes taught at the Bend or branch campuses (Redmond, Madras, Prineville), or by interactive video chat technology.
• Cooperate with faculty and accept direction from assigned Department Chair in developing and implementing syllabi, teaching methods, assignments, and standards to achieve course specific and program‑wide student learned outcomes and assessment goals.
• Act as a resource person for students.
• Perform other essential duties and tasks specific to each location, as assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of field of Psychology.
• Knowledge of teaching and instruction of various audiences and group dynamics.
• Visual ability, corrected, to enable instructor to observe, direct, and supervise students in classroom situations.
• Ability to operate or oversee the operation of computers, video chat technology (e.g. Zoom) and familiarity with or willingness to learn the learning management system (LMS) used at COCC.
• Ability to orally communicate effectively with others, using the English language, with or without the use of an interpreter.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language, with or without the use of auxiliary aids or services.
• Ability to review, understand and apply concepts presented in training programs, conferences, and/or professional literature.
• Ability to work with other faculty and COCC staff at all levels.
• Willingness to travel and/or teach at various hours and locations, as required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with and contribute to a diverse workplace through ideas or experience.
• The ability to work well independently and self‑monitor in order to recognize the link between the instructor’s classroom behaviors and the student success theories and skills begin taught.
• Knowledge of current academic models of student success and retention.

Ability to work in classroom and office environments using computers, white boards, projectors, and other basic office equipment. All individuals are required to be able to perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or closely related discipline.

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify under equivalency by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

• College teaching experience

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is the policy of Central Oregon Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran or military status, pregnancy or any other classes protected under federal and state statutes in any education program, activities or employment.

Persons with questions about this statement should contact Human Resources at  or the Vice President for Student Affairs at .

In support of COCC’s EEO statement, bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is considered a plus, along with experience working in a diverse multicultural setting.