Faculty Member, Psychology

At Frederick Community College we proudly serve the educational needs of our students, help develop the economic vitality of our local communities, and enrich the lives of Frederick County residents. Each year, more than 16,000 students take a diverse scope of courses at Frederick Community College, located in Frederick, Maryland. Our vast range of courses includes quality instruction in more than 85 degree and certificate programs as well as workforce training and continuing education to meet the needs and interests of our community members. FCC proudly embraces and showcases academics, arts, athletics and more to provide pathways to success for all students. Each year we provide direct service to thousands of residents and indirect services to countless more. We credit our ability to deliver these services to the strength and commitment of our people. We invite you to explore all that we have to offer!

Relocation Provided?: No

Position Summary:

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, but is not limited to, 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 work to improve the academic standards of the College and foster the conditions that enable the best possible College experience for students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The primary focus of full-time faculty is on effective teaching and the many closely related activities essential to the discharge of this obligation. These activities include academic assessment, cooperation with the College's requirement to comply with state, federal and local laws and regulations and curriculum development. Other critical faculty responsibilities may include but are not limited to implementation of new pedagogical delivery techniques, service on department, campus, or College committees; participation in student, course, and program outreach activities in the College and community; the development and implementation of strategies for student success; general student advising; and professional development.

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

Salary: $70,000-$75,000 annually.

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! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values campus diversity in students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.