"Psychology Instructor- Term Contract"

Job Details

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

0801742

Classification Title

Psychology Instructor- Term Contract

Working Title

Department

Social and Behavioral Science

Department Contact Email

EPerdomo@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Department of Health & Social Sciences at Central State University invites applications for one term (on-campus) faculty positions in Psychology. This is a nine-month contractual appointment. The positions will begin in August 2025.

A PhD in Psychology is preferred; however, candidates holding a master’s degree will also be considered. Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience in the field of Psychology, along with college-level teaching experience in the area. Preference will be given to candidates with in-person experience across a broad range of Psychology courses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Faculty typically teach 12 hours per semester (undergraduate), especially upper-level offerings such as Introduction to Psychology, Human Growth & Development, Introduction to Counseling, Psychological Measures, and Research Methods.
• Faculty are expected to engage in professional development and scholarly pursuits and involve undergraduate students in these endeavors.
• Faculty are expected to contribute to the department, the University, and the profession through appropriate service obligations, including the advising of students and committee service.
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students on topics in Psychology.
• Evaluate and grade students’ class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
• Collect and analyze data for program and university assessment.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Compile, administer, and grade examinations.
• Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
• Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues, to include internship placements.
• Develop and use multimedia course materials and other current technology, such as online courses.
• Perform administrative duties as needed.
• Participate in student recruitment and registration activities.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist the department chair with continual program development.
2. Participate in faculty meetings and other university-wide activities/committees.
3. Other duties as outlined in the Faculty Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates should hold at least a PhD in Psychology or be ABD. Individuals with a master’s degree in psychology or a related field and who have at least 15 credits of graduate courses in Psychology will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a PhD in psychology (or who are ABD) are preferred.

Posting Date

07/22/2025

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position Category

Faculty - Term Appointment

Budgeted Annual Salary

$48,000

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents