Faculty, Psychology (Tenure Track)

Job Details

Description Summary

The Full-time Psychology Instructor will teach Psychology courses to a diverse student population. The candidate will participate in faculty committees and perform other duties related to teaching at a community college. The Full-time Psychology Instructor must stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in instruction in the community college environment. The responsibilities and duties of the Full-time Psychology Instructor may change as the needs of the college arise.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To instruct students on the facts, skills and appreciations pertaining to the assigned courses.
• To consider the needs of the students and assist them by seeking help from other college services.
• To distribute to all students a course syllabus that covers the class requirements, grading procedure, attendance requirements, and course objectives.
• To inform students of educational and occupational opportunities.
• To assist the Dean and other administrators in the development of the curriculum, in the preparation of the outlines and selection of textbooks.
• To submit final grade reports, deficiency notices, attendance records, and any other reports pertaining to the assigned courses.
• To participate in college committee(s).
• To participate in accreditation/assessment activities
• To participate in academic advising.
• To stay abreast on ongoing developments, trends and issues in Psychology instruction at the community college.
• To develop an annual professional development plan.
• To perform other duties as outlined in the Faculty Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Psychology or closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in Psychology. The candidate will have excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, as well as basic computer literacy.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications
Post Master’s level work in Psychology. Academic preparation and teaching experience in all levels of Psychology. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning including online teaching.