Psychology Faculty

General Summary

The in-person Psychology Faculty member will teach psychology courses and advance the mission of the college through high-quality instruction, active student engagement, and academic support. Faculty are responsible for maintaining academic excellence and contributing to a collaborative and student-centered college community.

Specific Position Duties

• Teach assigned courses in the curriculum.
• Teach Web, Web-enhanced, and ITV classes as requested, using a variety of instructional technologies including Tegrity.
• Teach collegeNow (Dual Credit) classes to locations in the west Texas area.
• Assist with recruitment, advising, and retention activities as well as participate in various departmental and campus-wide committees.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the teaching field.
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to teach various courses, times, locations, and delivery methods, as needed and as reasonably requested by the college.
• Utilizes appropriately challenging coursework to help students realize their full potential as learners.
• Provides students with written expectations, e.g., syllabi, policies, assignment instructions, graded evaluations, etc..
• Administers tests which are appropriate to course content, including a comprehensive final exam measuring overall grasp of course objectives.
• By ways and means of instructing students, affirms the worth and dignity of all persons and the right of all persons to learn.
• Maintains an appropriate learning and assessment climate in the classroom, whether traditional, web, or distance, which encourages the free exchange of ideas while defending academic honesty and objectivity.
• Prepares adequately for class and arrives promptly at class meetings, labs, and any other scheduled instructional activities.
• Delivers material in a clear and understandable manner.
• Addresses student concerns, i.e., comments, questions, and input, both in class and via posted office hours, timely electronic communication, and other suitable means.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree with 18 or more graduate hours in psychology from a regionally-accredited institution.
• Computer literacy.
• Excellent work ethic and commitment to teaching excellence.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60, $68,335.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person