Part-time Faculty Pool: Psychology Job Merced area,California USA,Education / Teaching

General Description

This is a part-time instructional assignment in the Social Science Cohort at Merced College under the general direction of the Dean of Social Science and Fine Arts. The professor could be assigned to teach a variety of courses, including Introduction to Psychology, Introduction to Psychological Methods, Human Sexuality, and Personal and Social Adjustment courses. The maximum teaching load is 10 units per semester, which may include evening hours.

Responsibilities

Provide innovative and effective instruction in accordance with current pedagogy and established course outlines and expectations
Inform students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance policies and maintain regular and substantive contact with students
Maintain and submit required student attendance and scholastic records on the Learning Management System (e.g. grades and syllabi)
Utilize the Learning Management System to deliver, prepare, and grade class assignments and examinations
Maintain and utilize effective skills in instructional design, applications, and methods
Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy
Participate in the development and review of curriculum
Participate in the development of teaching-learning methods and materials
Participate in departmental, area, and campus professional activities/committees
Represent the college within the Merced community and within professional circles
Participate in the college's learning outcomes assessment program, including course, program, and institutional assessments to continually improve student learning outcomes

Required Qualifications

Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in psychology OR
Bachelor's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in psychology AND Master's degree from an acceptable accredited institution in counseling, sociology, statistics, neuroscience, or social work
Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience in the field
Current technology skills related to teaching in the discipline and a willingness to pursue future technological developments

How to Apply

Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at

Required Documentation

Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter)

Resume

List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted)

Legible unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate); transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired.

Diversity Statement:
The Merced College District has a diverse staff and student population. As such, applicants must demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and the community ase describe how your professional experience would contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please do not include any personally identifying information.

Limit your response to one page.

If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an approved organization.

If applicable, Equivalency Review Form (Required for applicants who do not possess the stated minimum educational qualifications and are seeking consideration on the basis of equivalency) https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Interview Information

Those applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to appear for oral interviews before a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be invited to interviews. Interviews will be scheduled on site.

Employee Benefits

Sick leave, faculty employed on a part-time hourly basis shall earn sick leave credit at the rate of one hour for each twenty hours of paid service.

Condition of Employment

The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment. In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office.

Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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