Temporary Psychology Professor

Position: Full-time Temporary Psychology Professor
Do you value active learning, meaningful collaboration with classroom faculty, and culturally relevant and equity-minded instruction? Are you excited to work with a diverse student population? Are you eager to work collaboratively to find innovative ways to improve student success? If these questions resonate with you, then we invite you to consider joining our faculty. We value collaboration and are dedicated to guiding all students to achieve their academic and career goals.

Clark College is currently seeking to fill a full-time temporary Psychology Professor for the  academic year. The Psychology department is part of the Social Sciences and Fine Arts division. Department and college service work is expected with the position (as assigned by the division or college) to support the institutional mission and goals, foremost being student success and retention. This position begins September 11, 2026, and ends with the completion of the spring 2027 quarter.

At Clark, we value equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to growing, learning, and supporting our employees.

FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Advise and assist students in their educational and career development.  

* Obtain and maintain Professional-Technical Certification requirements.

* Participate in program, curriculum development and assessment activities.

* Work collaboratively with colleagues, businesses, advisory committees, and other educational partners to create unique learning opportunities at Clark College.

* Work cooperatively in a variety of department-level activities and college or company-wide projects.

* Participate in decision-making processes by taking part in department and college committees.

* Pursue professional development to enhance teaching and learning in the department and College.

* Strive to enhance teaching and learning techniques.

* Work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

* Understand and commit to the mission of Clark College.

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Instruct all assigned classes as an expert in the field of Psychology using a variety of pedagogical approaches that both engage and facilitate student learning.

* Advise and assist students in educational and career development to attain a two-year or four-year degree, certificate, or transfer to a four-year college.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND

COMPETENCIES:

* Master's degree in Psychology or related field.

* Experience teaching Psychology at the college level, including introductory psychology and lifespan human development. Preferably, backgrounds and interests in biopsychology, cognitive psychology, human-computer interactions, biopsychology, and social psychology.

* Understanding of and commitment to the mission of community colleges and the kinds of faculty work expected at an open admissions college.

* Ability and willingness to work well with people of all ages from academically, culturally, and socioeconomically diverse backgrounds.

SALARY STATEMENT:

Starting salary is $82,775 (non-negotiable); current top step is $116,597. Salary is for a 173-day contract; additional compensation is available for summer and moonlight teaching, and doctoral and vocational stipends. Temporary appointment: this is a one-year temporary position. The selected candidate will be appointed at Step A and is not eligible for step progression during the temporary appointment.

Clark College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes vacation/sick leave; medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; retirement; and tuition waiver.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required Online Application Materials:

* Clark College Online Application, including names of three (3) references.

* Cover letter addressing experience and qualifications for the position.

* Current résumé.

* Unofficial copy of all transcripts/certifications uploaded with online application or delivered to the Office of People and Culture.

* Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application.

Please apply online rk.edu/jobs.

To contact Clark College Office of People and Culture, please call  or email recruitment.

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