Temporary Full-Time Psychology Instructor

Description

Temporary Full-Time College Psychology instructor with teaching duties in General Education College Transfer courses.

Responsibilities include active participation in departmental work on curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy.

This position is for a 9-month period. Teaching assignments may be for day and / or evening hours. Courses may be seated, synchronous, asynchronous, or hybrid.

Must be willing to travel and teach at off-campus locations including local area high schools.

This is a temporary full-time, 9-month position for 1 (one) year.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience

This position is open until filled.

Examples of Duties

Provide classroom instruction to students. Prepare for each learning experience; prepare, maintain, and update lesson plan;

develop and prepare methods to evaluate student performance; assist in ordering supplemental materials to enhance textbook lessons as appropriate.

Develop and prepare tests to evaluate student performance; proctor tests; grade and record individual scores.

Provide individual assistance to students outside of the classroom as appropriate.

Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and / or courses.

Maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance; maintain various records and databases according to program needs or accreditation require ments, and submit reports according to policy.

Maintain current knowledge in the appropriate academic fields; participate in staff develop ment programs, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education programs as appropriate.

Assist with and carry out, as required, the implementation of policies and procedures related to required instruction al area.

Communicate clearly, conscientiously, and in a caring manner with students.

Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lesson format; evaluate a variety of textbooks, films, and videos;

select books and other materials to be used for assigned instructional classes.

Maintain required office hours according to established policies.

Other important duties and responsibilities

Interact with colleagues and students in a collegial and professional manner.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Degree Requirements :

Master’s degree in Psychology or closely-related field required. If master’s is in a closely-related field, the applicant must have at least 18 graduate hours in Psychology.

Course work in adolescent learning, adult learning, educational leadership, and educational technology are all highly desirable.

Experience :

Experience teaching college-level Psychology is required. Experience with using instructional technology is required. Experience teaching in both high school and college environments is a plus.

Willingness to teach in both high school and college environments is a requirement.

Knowledge of :

• Classroom instructional techniques and proce dures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional program development and administration in the area of assignment.
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in curriculum and course development.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regu lations, as appropriate.

Ability to :

• Participate in instructional programs suited to the community.
• Prepare lesson plans and schedule classroom activities.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, proce dures, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
30+ days ago