Faculty Member, Psychology

Requisition Number: AS977P

Job Title: Faculty Member, Psychology

Pay Rate: $70,000-$75,000 annually.

Position Type: Faculty Full-Time

The Psychology faculty position supports the Social Sciences programs and strategic operation of the School of Public Service, Social Sciences and Education Faculty. Work as members of an instructional team of full- and part‑time colleagues to consistently deliver high quality instruction to students. This position is part of the full‑time faculty collective bargaining unit. Working conditions (including teaching load) are governed by the UAMD‑FCC collective bargaining agreement.

The work that belongs to the bargaining faculty includes teaching, mentoring, advising and other instructional duties and assistance to students; professional service, including developing and maintaining the integrity of the curriculum and degree requirements, assessment and accreditation and other duties related to departmental and college organization and operation; discipline‑appropriate scholarly and creative activity; other professional engagement in the broader life of the College community to maintain and continually improve the academic standards of the College and foster the conditions that enable the best possible College experience for students.

• Teach core introductory general education courses as well as intermediate (200) level courses in Psychology.
• Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant and scholarly tools available.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high‑quality curriculum.
• Actively engage students in critical thinking, meta‑cognitive processes and advancement of critical communication skills.
• Model and cultivate open‑minded inquiry, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and creative problem‑solving.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, Commencement, Convocations, time‑sensitive meetings called by administration, student open houses, orientations and administrative days.
• Maintain a current level of knowledge and evidence‑based educational practices for courses/subjects taught.
• Uphold and contribute to the Frederick Community College Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes and use effective skills in human relations with students, colleagues, administrators, and members of the community.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Psychology.
• Two (2) years of college teaching experience.

• Earned Ph.D. in Psychology, with additional graduate coursework in social psychology, abnormal psychology, developmental psychology, cultural diversity, or related discipline taught in the Social Sciences.
• Evidence of ability to teach social psychology, abnormal psychology, or developmental psychology.
• Evidence of engagement in professional academic association(s).
• Evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Experience related to teaching and learning in a community college setting.
• Experience with in‑person and virtual instruction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Schedule determined according to course necessity. Courses are offered days, evenings, and weekends.

Full Time

No

FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! A full list of FCC benefits can be found at

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