WILBUR WRIGHT COLLEGE
City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college
system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite
sites, providing more than 65,000 students each year access to a
quality, affordable education. The vision of CCC is to be
recognized as the city’s most accessible higher education engine of
socioeconomic mobility and racial equity – empowering all
Chicagoans to take part in building a stronger and more just
city.
The Social Sciences Department at Wilbur Wright College, part of
the City Colleges of Chicago, is seeking an innovative and
collaborative tenure-track Psychology faculty member to begin in
Spring 2027. The selected candidate will contribute to the
continued growth of the Psychology program through teaching,
curriculum development, assessment activities, departmental
leadership, and service to the college.
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the full-time
faculty position conducts formal classes and meets all lab
objectives, when applicable, for assigned courses. Full-time
faculty teach and evaluate students and prepare and revise course
syllabi and other educational materials. Full-time faculty will
have demonstrated success in the classroom by developing and using
effective teaching strategies that meet students’ diverse needs and
engage students in critical thinking and problem-solving.
Additionally, full-time faculty contribute to the overall operation
of the College, support the mission of the institution, and employ
the philosophical commitment of the community college
environment.
City Colleges is committed to building a culture of excellence that
inspires everyone to become the best in class for students and the
community. City Colleges has a set of
Academic Excellence
Pillars that set the attributes and qualities that embody what
it is to be an excellent member of the faculty at CCC. These
pillars emphasize City Colleges’ focus on student learning and
success, equity, and the importance of instructional technologies
in becoming highly effective educators. Additionally, each pillar
serves as a guide for supporting faculty through their life cycle
at CCC.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Designs courses and prepares syllabi that have clearly
articulated student learning objectives and learning outcomes that
promote students’ active participation in their own learning.
Teaches on-campus in a manner consistent with the philosophy,
policies, and guidelines of the college.
Creates an effective learning environment that fosters
students’ intellectual curiosity and helps students to problem
solve using discipline-specific thinking strategies.
Demonstrates excellence in teaching and a commitment to
integrating new technologies in the learning process.
Helps students reach their academic, personal, and career goals
and fosters a safe environment that respects the diversity of
individuals and ideas by modeling respect for all students and
conveying confidence in every student’s ability to learn.
Develops reciprocity and cooperation among students. Encourages
active learning.
Employs a variety of teaching methods such as lectures,
discussions, demonstrations, projects, and field trips in efforts
to meet students’ varying learning needs, abilities, and interests
and to optimize student outcomes.
Works individually with students who may need specific
assistance in reaching their academic, personal, and career
goals.
Models respect for all students and conveys confidence in every
student’s ability to learn.
Provides regular and useful feedback to students in an
objective, consistent, and timely manner; evaluates and documents
student performance using established methods and criteria and
records course grades promptly.
Employs a variety of formative and summative assessments to
ensure that classroom instruction leads to student learning and the
attainment of student learning outcomes for the course.
Develops and designs an assessment program that ensures
students’ application and use of concepts, techniques, and
innovations learned both in the classroom and through external
course work.
Stays abreast of innovations and current trends in one’s
specific academic discipline as they pertain to pedagogy and
technology and continuously reflect on and refine their craft.
Participates in professional development activities aimed at
enhancing the Talents of
Teaching .
Attends regularly scheduled departmental meetings and
contributes to campus and District committees.
Contributes to and provides leadership in academic and
professional communities and promotes collaboration and teamwork
among members of these communities.
Adheres to City Colleges of Chicago’s student-centered
philosophy. Fosters student involvement and commitment.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s in Psychology or Master’s in Clinical Psychology;
specialized/applied degrees (e.g., School, Counseling, and
Industrial-Organizational) should be evaluated according to tested
experiences with a thorough graduate course review.
- Two to three years of teaching experience at the college level
preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written skills required with the ability
to communicate persuasively with tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to work in a culturally diverse work environment.
- Experience with a diverse, multi-lingual student population
desired, as is a commitment to the open access mission of the
community college.
- Has a disposition towards developing the competencies outlined
in the City Colleges Academic Excellence Pillars.
- Knowledge of Brightspace or similar Learning Management System
preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
The City Colleges of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Please read our Annual Notification of
Non-Discrimination for more information.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who are committed to
building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and
learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Members
of all underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with
disabilities are invited and encouraged to apply.
The intent of this job description is to provide a general
description of the duties and responsibilities of this position. It
is not intended to be an exhaustive set of the duties and
responsibilities, nor all of the necessary qualifications to
perform the work.
FOR CONSIDERATION
All interested candidates, including current CCC employees, are
required to submit ALL of the following documents together for
review:
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of teaching philosophy inclusive of commitment to
equity in the classroom
- Legible copy of college transcripts (unofficial transcripts
initially accepted; official transcripts required at time of
interview)
- List of three (3) professional references (including e-mail and
telephone number)
Completed applications will be reviewed beginning October 8,
2026.
An in-person teaching demonstration will be required of selected
candidates at a future date.
Other information - This position is represented by: Local 1600
CCCTU.
- Salary Information: $58,000 - $65,000 annually (9-month salary
range)
- Offered salary will be determined by the respective collective
bargaining agreement and applicant's education, experience,
knowledge, skills and abilities
- Benefits information is found at
https://www.ccc.edu/departments/Benefits/
Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within
six (6) months of hire. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative
action employer. Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of
Chicago!
