Instructor or Assistant Professor, Psychology

Instructor or Assistant Professor, Psychology

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Job Title Instructor or Assistant Professor, Psychology

Position Title/Rank

Position Title/Rank Instructor or Assistant Professor, Psychology

Department

Department Social Sciences

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time-Faculty

Salary Minimum - $63,371.00 per 9 months

Open Date

Open Date 09/23/2026

Close Date

Close Date 10/07/2026

Open Until Filled No

Effective Date of Employment

Teach five (5) courses per regular semester that could include online courses and/or dual – credit/early college classes.
Demonstrate skill, knowledge, and abilities in the teaching discipline. Teach assigned courses in a variety of times and locations in response to institutional need. Make continuous efforts to advance the quality of instruction. Develop and use a variety of teaching methods and materials to assist students who have differing educational and experiential backgrounds in meeting the course outcomes. Maintain appropriate professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community.
Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course outcomes within the College grade and grade appeals procedures. Review, evaluate, recommend, and effectively use student learning materials.
Provide students, with a written and accessible course syllabus that follows the Course Syllabus Guidelines and facilitates a clear understanding between student and instructor of the content, goals, requirements, expectations, evaluation methods and schedule of work. Maintain a classroom environment that promotes teaching and learning. Hold scheduled, posted virtual or physical office hours of at least one (1) hour daily and be available for and encourage conferences with students so there is a clearer understanding of the students’ work and the possibility of improvement.
Review, evaluate, and revise assessments of program and institutional student learning outcomes and program practices to bring about action plans devised to implement systemic improvement in programs and assure compliance with professional standards, state – mandated guidelines, and requirements of business/industry and higher education.
Assist in academic advising of departmental majors.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Ability to plan course instruction based upon approved syllabus/outline provided to ensure course content and objectives are met.
Ability to utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate various learning styles of students.
Successful college teaching experience if required.
Successful experience utilizing instructional technologies, including computers, internet resources and other appropriate media in instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree with 18 graduate hours in Psychology.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to teach and communicate with students of varied multicultural backgrounds.
Knowledge of and commitment to teaching strategies and methods which enhance student success.
Knowledge of a learning college and/or knowledge of learning communities.
Experience teaching college level online courses and/or documented successful training in a college online learning management system (e.g. Blackboard, Canvas).

Special Instructions to Applicants This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check and reference checks. The College…