Psychology (Tenure Track) Instructor

called to the profession. We are seeking colleagues who embrace the idea of helping students achieve their goals, and approach academic excellence as evidenced in equity as a moral imperative.

Delta believes that faculty are the heart of the institution. We are seeking faculty members who are energized by the community college pathways and inclusivity/equity initiatives, and see it as their job to support a diverse set of learners inside and outside the classroom. Delta embraces the notion of life-long learning and continuous improvement, and so is looking for those with a sincere desire to self-reflect on personal instructional practices and work collaboratively with colleagues to improve teaching and learning for all students. The faculty members that Delta seeks to hire live a daily work-commitment to the democratic ideal espoused in Delta's mission.

The Social Sciences division is seeking candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position to teach Psychology. Instructors are responsible for establishing and promoting an inclusive and effective learning environment to maximize student learning. Instructors may be assigned to teach a variety of courses in the discipline, with most of the teaching load being in introductory psychology. Instructors teach in various modalities such as a traditional classroom, online asynchronous, online synchronous, or hybrid modality as needed in the Social Sciences Division at Delta College. In addition, we seek candidates whose pedagogy, research, and continuous professional development have prepared them to engage with the college's commitment to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion (BEDI).

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision, and values of Delta College.
• Demonstrate an inclusive and culturally relevant philosophy of teaching that provides learning opportunities that meet the needs of all students.
• Teach at least 30 equated credit hours annually of various college level psychology courses.
• Focus on supporting and assessing student learning and academic achievement to ensure student success.
• Continually develop appropriate innovation in learning and teaching to meet diverse learning styles and student needs.
• Collaborate voluntarily and energetically with colleagues in the academic discipline and with other faculty colleagues to develop effective learning experiences for a diverse student body.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of diversity based on the college statement on diversity.
• Serve the community through outreach activities.
• Make effective and innovative use of appropriate technology in the performance of the responsibilities and accountabilities.
• Commit to ongoing educational and professional growth.
• Engage fully in course, discipline, program development, curriculum development and assessment.
• Committee participation at the college and related professional organizations.
• Attend and participate in discipline, division and college meetings.
• Possess minimum technology skills and understanding of a course management system.
• Demonstrate teaching effectiveness which supports student learning and encompasses pedagogies for student success to meet course and/or program requirements.
• Work in a variety of settings which promote quality learning.
• Maintain professional development to assure currency within field of practice.
• Possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and willingness to teach dual enrolled students.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Psychology or a related field with at least 18 hours of relevant coursework in the discipline.
• Ability to teach both in-person on a Delta campus and in an online setting.
• Commitment to creating an inclusive classroom climate and designing curricula that foster greater sense of community.
• Experience using a variety of teaching modalities, educational technology, and delivery methods including online.

Additional Experiences Considered:

• Experience using a variety of teaching technologies and methodologies
• Demonstrated current and ongoing professional growth
• Substantive multicultural experience (for example: urban community service, academic course work in minority or foreign language studies, or teaching experience with students from underrepresented groups)
• Experience working with non-traditional students from diverse backgrounds and with varying academic skills
• Experience using course management systems
• College teaching experience, especially in a community college setting
• Online teaching experience
• Positive experience with dual enrollment initiatives
• Experience working with students in teacher education programs (PK-12)
• Pedagogy is informed by belonging, equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Bilingual

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title, resume and copies of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire) and/or certifications and licenses.

Application Deadline:

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Status:

Starting Salary: Please see DCFA Reference Collective Bargaining Agreement – Commensurate with Education, Qualifications and Experience

2 position openings.

These positions will start in Fall 2027.

Open Until Filled: Yes

About Delta College

Successful candidates must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of diversity in student, faculty and staff.

Delta College, established in 1961, offers 150 transfer and career certificate and associate degree programs, and enrolls nearly 11,000 students each semester at its main campus and three learning centers. Delta College enjoys a reputation as one of the nation’s leading community colleges. Contributing factors to this achievement are its enduring commitment to excellence, passion for innovation and focus on people. Those values can be seen in its AQIP Higher Learning Commission accreditation, charter membership in the National League for Innovation, Achieving the Dream participation, environmental stewardship and unique shared governance system.

The College’s service area is comprised of Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties, each with its own appealing personality and features, located adjacent to Lake Huron in mid-Michigan. Delta College - one of America's leading community colleges!