Psychology Faculty

Employment Specifics:

Full-Time Faculty (167days) 1.0FTE

Position Location:

Fort Morgan CO

PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB:

The faculty member will be responsible for teaching advising and outreach to the communities served by MCC. Instructional content assignment will focus on a variety of courses within the discipline of psychology depending on experience and credentials. The faculty member is responsible for using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course. The faculty member will be dynamic creative and committed to teaching excellence with a passion for continuous improvement and assessment of student learning. A variety of instructional delivery modalities (synchronous online remote) will be utilized via WebEx/Zoom and a Learning Management System. The faculty member will also work with part-time instructors throughout the Colleges service area to provide mentoring activities and help with the implementation of assessment strategies. The faculty member may be asked to teach one course in the summer semester for additional remuneration. Teaching assignments may be scheduled at various times including evening and weekend offerings as well as at various locations that MCC serves including area high schools and MCC Center locations. The faculty member shall perform all duties while promoting opportunities for inclusion expressing the valuing of differences and regularly demonstrating the colleges commitment to the Guiding Principles.

For information about MCC see the college web site:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in Psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time or four (4) years of part-time teaching experience in Psychology or related disciplines.
• Strong technological skills and experience in using the MS Office suite Zoom and Learning Management Systems.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required by position needs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Full- or part-time teaching experience in higher education preferably at a community college.
• Experience with distance education.
• Demonstrated success in working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity equity and inclusion.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Salary and Benefits:

$57600-$62500 based on education skills and experience. Benefits include health life dental insurance vision LTD & benefit package in accordance with Colorado Community College and Occupational Education System policies. No relocation assistance is provided.

Application Procedures:

Review of applications is ongoing. For maximum consideration application packet must be received by 04/10/2026. All applicants must use the following link to apply: All required documents shall be uploaded using this link.

Complete application packets include:

• Cover Letter responding to the position description and required qualifications
• Complete and current resume
• MCC Employment Application: Transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable during the application process)
• Names and contact information of three recent job-related references who can address your expertise and background for this position

Incomplete application packets may not be considered.

Selection Procedure:

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Final candidates will be invited to travel to the College at their own expense to interview with the Screening Committee and college officials.

About Morgan Community College (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has consistently been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.

MCC is located on I-76 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality lower division transferable courses and occupational education culminating in a variety of certificate associate and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional innovative and non-traditional delivery methods to an 11500 square mile service area in eastern Colorado.

The College serves this vast rural agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett Limon Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.

The College is seeking dynamic creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy student success and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle with excellent conditions for families; close proximity to a major metropolitan area; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic forward-looking workplace.

Guiding Principles:

MCC utilizes four guiding principles that are intended to guide its work both internally and externally. The guiding principles include (1) integrity (2) respect (3) open and honest communication and (4) collaboration. These guiding principles are a daily part of MCCs work and candidates should be prepared to work by and contribute to the organization through these four guiding principles.

Our Diverse Community:

MCC exists in and serves one of the most diverse communities in Colorado. How the college serves the diverse community is an important reflection of MCC. As an institution MCC is dedicated to continually improve its respect of and service to the diverse community and is of the utmost importance to promoting educational opportunities for underrepresented students. Applicants if hired should be prepared to participate in a workplace that promotes the equitable advancement of educational social financial and other realms of our diverse communities and constituents.

Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:

Morgan Community College complies with the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of1986. Individuals hired will be required to provide documents to show identity and authorization to work. The law applies to all persons hired.

Direct Deposit:

State of Colorado fiscal rules require all new hires to be placed on the Direct Deposit Payroll Program.

Former Employees:

Former employees of Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose this information on the employment application.

Affirmative Action:

For information regarding civil rights compliance or grievance procedures contact:

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Officer; Title IX Coordinator: Amada Abbott Executive Director of Human Resources 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701

Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Gary Dukes Vice President of Student Services 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701

Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education Region VIII Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Boulevard Suite 310 Denver CO 80204 telephone .

Qualified protected class Individuals are encouraged to apply.

Discrimination and Harassment:

Morgan Community College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment including those that violate federal and state law or the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Board Policy 19-60. The College does not discriminate on the basis of sex gender race color age creed national or ethnic origin ancestry physical or mental disability veteran or military status pregnancy status religion genetic information gender identity sexual orientation or any other protected class or category under applicable local state or federal law in connection with employment practices or educational programs and activities. Morgan Community College will take appropriate steps to ensure that the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in educational programs.

Crime Statistics / Clery Act:

Morgan Community College publishes its Annual Campus Security Report in its entirety on the MCC website: . The categories reported are: 1) Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter 2) Forcible sex offenses including forcible rape 3) Non-forcible sex offenses 4) Robbery 5) Aggravated assault 6) Burglary 7) Motor vehicle theft 8) Arson 9) Negligent manslaughter 10) simple assault (pertaining to Hate Offenses) 11) Liquor law violations 12) Drug law violations and 13) Illegal weapons possessions. Upon request an individual may receive a paper copy by addressing the request in writing to: Vice President of Student Services Morgan Community College 920 Barlow Road Fort Morgan CO 80701.

Finalist must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. It is Morgan Community Colleges procedure to conduct pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information including criminal history references from previous employment qualifications and when applicable to the position driving history credit check and FBI Fingerprinting. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.