Psychology Instructor (Online and In-Person)

POSITION: Psychology Instructor (online and in-person) -- PCN:00750920

STARTING DATE: Approximately August 17, 2026

APPOINTMENT: Full-Time Unlimited

SALARY RANGE: $51,303 - $71,893 (based on 2023-2025 contract, 2025-2027 has been ratified)

DEADLINE: To receive guaranteed consideration, application materials should be submitted online by May 1, 2026 (11:59pm).  The search will remain open until the position is filled.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will teach in-person and online classes in Psychology. Faculty positions at ATCC are governed by the contract between the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and the Minnesota State College Faculty which states, "Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form the core of the faculty work assignment.  Additionally, professional development and service to the college are the other core components of a faculty member's work assignment.  A faculty member will plan to engage in such activities as...course evaluation, classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments, classroom research and community service as part of the overall work assignment."

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum (expected to have entering the position):

Education Requirement -

• Master's degree with a major in psychology or a Master's degree with a minimum of 18 graduate semester credits (27 graduate quarter credits) in psychology.

Preferred, but not mandatory:

• Experience teaching in a two-year college setting.
• Experience teaching online.
• Experience with and a commitment to using open educational resources (OER).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: In order to be considered for this position, you must apply online and attach a cover letter, electronic resume, and copies of your transcript(s) to your online application in order to be considered for this position.

How is Faculty Salary Determined?

Per the MSCF contract, each new faculty member's education and experience will determine how they are credentialed and where they are placed on the salary schedule. The Campus HR office is not able to guarantee an annual salary for faculty, therefore, when a new faculty accepts the job offer, they do so understanding that, initially, they will be placed at the minimum salary for that position.

After a new faculty is hired, they have the opportunity to submit their education and verified work experience forms through their online employee profile, which is then received by the System Office, who makes the determination of their salary. To view the steps limits, definition of columns, and salary schedules for faculty, you will reference the

MSCF contract, Chapter 13 - Wages. Understand that each new faculty, no matter their education or experience, needs to abide by the Initial Salary Placement rules that prevent them from exceeding a certain pay step in each column on the salary schedule.

About Our College

Alexandria Technical & Community College (ATCC) provides quality hands-on and liberal arts education to more than 4,700 students each year, and has been ranked the #1 Community College in Minnesota every year since 2019. ATCC offers more than 50 programs and transfer pathways in fields like business, design, education, human services, health, manufacturing, police training, and transportation. Most programs can be completed in two years or less, with some offerings as short as one semester. With among the highest graduation rate in the country, a 99% job placement rate, and several online programs ranked in the top 20 nationwide, ATCC maintains a longstanding reputation as an academic institution of excellence. Alexandria College is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities.

The campus is located in the heart of lake country: Alexandria, Minnesota. The population is just over 14,000 within city limits, but Alexandria is a true destination, drawing residents from neighboring rural communities plus a tourism boom in warmer months. Alexandria is home to a thriving downtown district, excellent walking and biking trails, plenty of arts, museums, parks, wineries, breweries, and even a whiskey distillery. Paired with diverse year-round outdoor activities and more lakes than you can count, Alexandria is a small town that feels big.

Alexandria Technical and Community College is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. We understand that creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community is the responsibility of every employee of the college. Leadership, faculty, and staff strive to address inequities within our system by examining programming, policies, facilities, and operations that create barriers to student success in and out of the classroom. By actively working to address inequities, we will foster students who will successfully participate in their community and within today's dynamic, global workforce.