Assistant Professor, Psychology

Department Information

GJD-311130 3/26: THIS POSITION IS NON-CLASSIFIED

The Community College of Denver (CCD) seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive learning and work environment and who can effectively work with students, families, faculty, instructors, and staff from diverse backgrounds. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, CCD is dedicated to expanding access and opportunity for nontraditional students, supporting workforce development, and strengthening community partnerships that promote educational attainment and career success.

Serving a diverse student population, CCD values individuals who contribute to its mission of advancing social, civic, and economic vitality.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Assistant Professor of Psychology is a full‑time faculty position responsible for teaching college‑level psychology courses and supporting the academic mission of the Community College of Denver. The primary focus of this role is excellence in teaching, with a full course load each semester, as well as participation in academic and administrative responsibilities that contribute to the effectiveness of the Psychology program and the Behavioral Sciences Department.

In addition to instructional duties, the faculty member will assist with curriculum development, program improvement, and coordination across instructional venues. The position also includes service to the college through participation in committees, student advising, and collaboration with colleagues. Faculty are expected to maintain currency in the discipline through ongoing professional development and engagement in scholarly and instructional best practices.

This position reports directly to the Chair of Behavioral Sciences and works collaboratively with department faculty and leadership to support student learning, program quality, and the overall goals of the college.

Responsibilities for this position include teaching college‑level psychology courses, which may include a combination of Introductory Psychology, Psychopathology, Social Psychology, Human Sexuality, and/or Human Growth and Development. The ideal candidate will demonstrate effective pedagogical practices that support student engagement, academic success, and learning outcomes across a diverse student population and a range of learning styles and backgrounds.

This position reports directly to the Chair of Behavioral Sciences and works collaboratively with the Chair and other Behavioral Science faculty. All faculty within the department report indirectly to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean.

Primary teaching duties will consist of courses within the Psychology discipline. A full course load is defined as 15 credit hours per semester or 5 standard classes. Alternative assignments for administrative or related duties are possible. Faculty must demonstrate strong teaching skills and be able to engage and motivate students using both traditional and innovative methods of instruction, including use of technology, while teaching a curriculum grounded in core values of critical thinking, respect, competence, professional development, and ethical responsibility.

A commitment to equity and student success that goes beyond the classroom is essential, as are effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

In addition to teaching, faculty in this position will work collaboratively with other Behavioral Science faculty to develop and modify curriculum and engage in other departmental initiatives and responsibilities, including efforts to maintain coherence across CCD’s many instructional venues (e.g., online, community campuses, and Pre‑Collegiate programs), textbook selection, and professional development of faculty. Other duties may include oversight of Psi Beta, advising students on programs and degree planning.

All full‑time faculty are also expected to serve on college committees.

After gaining experience, full‑time faculty may be expected to share in broader department coordination duties on a collaborative basis. These duties could include scheduling and…