Faculty, Psychology

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The incumbent will teach courses in Psychology and perform other faculty responsibilities including mentoring students, expanding their professional knowledge, marketing the program to relevant publics, and performing college and community service.

The Faculty, Psychology member reports directly to and is responsible to the Director of Behavioral and Social Science. The Faculty, Psychology member coordinates most closely with the BSS Director, psychology faculty, and other faculty in the social sciences.

• Teaching – Prepare for and teach 15 credits in the fall and spring terms. Overload teaching available with approval of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Assessment – Assess learning outcomes at the course, program, general education, and institutional levels.
• Student Advisement – Advise students on courses, programs, career and transfer objectives, with support from advising and registration staff.
• Student Advocacy – Commit to student learning and success and assist students as needed.
• Curriculum Development – Stay current in field and transfer knowledge to students in course content and teaching delivery, and to curriculum updates.
• Recruitment and Marketing – Serve as a College ambassador and promote the discipline or program to students and the local community.
• Shared Governance – Participate in departmental, divisional, and institutional-wide governance activities.
• Professional Development – Maintain an approved professional development plan that supports the College's strategic goals.
• College Service – Serve the College in activities addressing departmental responsibilities, community outreach, and student and campus life activities.
• Community Service – Participate in voluntary community service that positively reflects the College's image and aligns with strategic goals or faculty responsibilities.

• Teach courses in psychology.
• Excellence in teaching.
• Conduct outcomes assessment of students.
• Advise and support students in these programs.
• Implement a professional development plan to improve teaching skills and disciplinary knowledge.
• Participate in marketing, recruitment, and retention of students in these programs.
• Maintain contact and assist with curriculum training for WCPS, as appropriate.
• Work closely with students to establish student clubs, field trips, or other activities related to their major in psychology.
• Contribute to development of marketing materials, communicate with prospective students, and participate in Open Houses and other outreach activities.
• Provide service to the College and the Community, including establishing contacts in the community, serving on shared governance and ad hoc committees, and representing the College in community organizations and events on request.

Ph.D. preferred;
Master’s degree in psychology required. College teaching experience required. Community College teaching experience preferred.

Strong teaching skills. Excellent communication skills. Collegial. Flexible schedule. Ability to teach both web‑ and classroom‑based courses. Specialized knowledge that complements other faculty.

HCC offers well‑maintained classrooms, excellent facilities, and a fast‑paced, but collegial, environment.