Posting Number: P2239
Job Title: Instructor/Assistant Professor of Psychology
Students Only: No
Job Description Summary:
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At Western Wyoming Community College, one of America's leading junior colleges, we believe employees are our most valuable resource. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, growth-focused culture and our exceptional benefits package. For full-time employees, here are a few of the amazing benefits we offer:
- Employer paid contribution of 9.37% to your retirement plan with no waiting period. Who doesn't love free money?
- We cover 82% of costs related to health, dental and life insurance.
- Generous leave time to support your work/life balance with paid holidays, sick leave and vacation time, 3 personal days, and two weeks off over Christmas break! Not to mention, you get time off at Spring Break and Friday's off in the summer.
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The primary responsibility of this individual is to provide quality instruction to Western students enrolled in a variety of classes taught at the main campus in Rock Springs and at the Green River Center. Teaching asynchronous online courses will be common with this position. This individual must be able to relate to a wide variety of students in the community college environment. This individual's responsibilities will include teaching courses in psychology.
Typical load is 30 credit hours per academic year; usually 5 courses per semester.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR WHICH THIS INDIVIDUAL IS ACCOUNTABLE
- Provides quality instruction to students in assigned courses, including but not limited to: general psychology, research methods, biological psychology, social psychology, and psychology of child development. Other courses may be developed to fit the successful candidate's expertise and program demand as approved by the School Chair.
- Provides quality learning experiences for all students enrolled in accordance with their needs and abilities while maintaining the basic integrity of the course's standards and objectives.
- Provides course syllabi that state clear objectives and evaluation criteria for each course taught; follows the Curriculum Committee's guidelines regarding course syllabi; integrates appropriate College learning goals into each course and evaluates student performance considering these objectives and criteria.
- Provides leadership and assistance to adjunct and concurrent faculty on the design and delivery of course content.
- Advises students clearly and effectively; learns the requirements for Western graduation and for transfer to other regional colleges and universities. Updates advising information in the Western Advising Handbook related to his/her curricula at the University of Wyoming and other regional universities.
- Recommends course schedules to the School Chair and Facilitator; mentors adjunct instructors as assigned; revises existing courses to maintain currency and recommends and develops new courses as needed.
- Develops good working relationships with professionals in this discipline in the College's service area to solicit cooperation and support for curricular planning and other functions.
Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Abilities,)
- Master's degree in Psychology or master's degree in a related field, with 18 credits in Psychology from an accredited institution.
- Experience teaching in relevant content areas.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, technologies, principles, and practices of Psychology.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and administrators.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment in all facets of the student-teacher relationship and to teach a diverse group of community college students.
- Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.
Equivalency Statement
For those who do not exactly meet all the minimum qualifications, an equivalent combination of education and experience that has provided comparable knowledge and abilities may be acceptable.
Preferred Qualifications:
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Abilities, Education and Experience)
- PhD in Psychology or PhD in a related field, with 18 credits in Psychology from an accredited institution.
- Active participation in relevant professional organizations.
- Teaching experience at the college level substantiated by excellent student evaluations and/or letters of recommendations.
Open Date: 12/11/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application purposes. All Official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.
This position is located on the Rock Springs campus.
Estimated Salary: $62,300 - $76,300
FLSA: Exempt