Instructor, Psychology

Instructor, Psychology

Company: Shelton State Community College

Job Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Category: Psychology

Type: Full-Time

APPLICANTS HIRED UNDER THIS POSTING ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN THEIR APPOINTMENT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR (AUGUST 11, 2026)

The Psychology Instructor advises students, provides quality classroom instruction, and maintains required scholastic records. The instructor participates fully in institutional planning and assessment processes, management of the departmental curricula, course scheduling, and department budget. The instructor seeks continuous improvement of the psychology curricula, instruction, and use of resources.

SALARY SCHEDULE PLACEMENT:

Range of $48,454 - $98,138, based upon the anticipated 2026-2027 Alabama Community College System and Shelton State Community College Salary Schedule D-1 to be determined by the applicant’s education and years of applicable experience. This is a nine-month position with summer teaching availability dependent upon enrollment. The salary schedule for faculty requires 169 duty days for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) and, if employed for the summer, 56 duty days for the summer term.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the mission and goals of the community college as well as the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department
• Demonstrate and maintain a high level of competence and expertise in the teaching field and subject area
• Teach courses as assigned by the Division Chair, and design and deliver each course ensuring an effective learning experience
• Submit to the Division Chair a course plan for each course taught in accordance with college guidelines
• Provide instruction for psychology courses in the day, evening, or online on any Shelton State campus or instructional site
• Implement effective and comprehensive use of current technology in all instructional areas
• Inform students concerning course requirements, evaluation procedures, attendance requirements, and academic progress
• Provide for effective evaluation of the learning experience of each student
• Maintain necessary attendance, scholastic, and personnel records and submit them according to announced deadlines
• Participate in annual planning and evaluation sessions in support of the College’s vision, mission, and institutional goals and objectives
• Demonstrate effective people skills, communication skills, and work ethic
• Participate in recruiting for the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department
• Assist the Division Chair with developing and managing the departmental budget and class schedule in support of institutional goals and mission
• Advise students regarding academic course offerings as assigned
• Demonstrate ability to use the computer effectively for word processing, electronic communication, maintaining online instructional resources, and for appropriate computer applications in the teaching discipline
• Seek continuous improvement of the psychology curricula, instruction, and resources
• Participate in college events and functions
• Actively participate on division/college committees, teams, and task forces
• Post and maintain regular office hours in accordance with prevailing policy

Other Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with policies of the Alabama Community College System and the College
• Serve on College committees as required
• Participate in professional development, compliance, performance excellence, and training activities as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Required:

• Master’s degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution or a master’s degree with eighteen (18) graduate semester hours in psychology
• Teaching experience

Preferred:

• Coursework, experience, and evidence of ability to teach a range of psychology courses in the two-year curriculum
• Teaching experience at the college level
• Experience in developing/teaching courses via distance learning technology