Faculty, Psychology

Job Description Summary
Responsible for the coordination planning preparation presentation and evaluation of classroom. The instructor must remain current in the discipline area and continually explore teaching methods and strategies to engage learners organize and plan instructional content that accommodates diverse learning styles and devise appropriate assessment tools that monitor student learning outcomes. The instructor is also responsible for participating in related activities to include professional development academic advising curriculum design and other activities that contribute to the department division and College. The instructor performs all other duties as directed by the Division Dean or the President or designee.

Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Masters degree in psychology or a masters degree in any field plus fifteen (15) graduate level credits in psychology. Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours or more in an accredited doctoral program in psychology may at the discretion of the Vice President be determined to meet this requirement. One year of teaching experience preferably at the college level. Experience implementing high-impact teaching practices preferred. AREA REQUIREMENTS Extent and relevance of graduate education to anticipated teaching assignments. Evidence of foundational knowledge of psychology including the history major perspectives and basic concepts that are taught in the introductory psychology course. Candidates may be asked additional information related to these criteria during the interview process. Evidence of ability to effectively teach introductory psychology social psychology and developmental psychology courses. Relevance of non-teaching professional experience to anticipated teaching assignments. Evidence of quality teaching including faculty evaluation scores and ratings teaching awards earned courses designed developed and/or revised etc. Evidence of knowledge of and experience in employing a variety of instructional methods and techniques including instructional technology and alternative approaches to accommodate different student learning preferences. Evidence of currency in professional discipline through continuing education professional development and/or scholarly activity. Evidence of ability to teach effectively within and contribute positively to a diverse multi-ethnic multi-cultural student population and campus environment.