Faculty Fellow - Psychology

Ivy Tech Community College•Lafayette, IN

3d•$48,000 - $48,000

About The Position

The Faculty Fellow - Psychology provides instruction in academic programs and supports student learning, retention, and completion. The position is intended to offer meaningful teaching experience to recent graduates of master's or doctoral programs who have less than two years or equivalent of full-time college-level teaching experience. The role includes teaching, student advising and engagement, professional development, community outreach, and institutional service, in support of the College’s mission and strategic plan. Responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulations, professional standards, and college and regional policies. This is a one-academic-year contract, with the possibility of a second academic-year contract, contingent on continued funding and satisfactory performance. An individual may serve for a maximum of two years per region. The anticipated start date is the Spring 2027 semester (January 2027). Compensation is $48,000 for a nine-month contract; an additional summer contract may be available depending on enrollment. The position is eligible for full-time employee benefits except retirement benefits and tuition assistance. A qualified candidate must meet the psychology discipline standard through one of two routes: an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology or a recognized psychology specialty; or an earned master's or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution, with 18 graduate semester hours in psychology-related courses, including statistics and/or research methodology. Candidates must also have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction and less than two years or equivalent of full-time college-level teaching experience.

Requirements

Must have less than two years or equivalent of full-time college-level teaching experience.
Must have strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
Meet one of the following education qualifications: an earned master's or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in psychology, educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, social psychology, or another professionally recognized psychology specialty; or an earned master's or higher degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution plus 18 graduate semester hours in psychology-related courses, including statistics and/or research methodology.

Responsibilities

Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that support student learning and align with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other required documentation.
Manage a classroom environment conducive to learning and compliant with applicable safety standards and practices; maintain a safe lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory, and maintenance, as applicable.
Facilitate students’ achievement of expected program learning outcomes and use the Learning Management System to support teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
Provide academic-related coaching and monitoring to assigned advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
Monitor and document student performance, use advising alerts, intervene as needed, and connect students with tutoring, academic support, and appropriate college resources.
Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and faculty loading policy.
Promote and assist with student recruitment, retention, and program completion, including outreach through phone and electronic means.
Participate in professional development, scheduled training, industry-related experiences, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills and maintain current field knowledge.
Participate in discipline-related scholarly activities as required by annual performance plans, certification, and licensure.
Stay current in contemporary pedagogy and digital and other teaching technologies.
Participate in community service and develop community, industry, and business contacts to advance college relationships in the service area.
Provide institutional support as requested, including committee and task-force participation, accreditation projects, and grant-related projects.
Attend commencement and college-wide, campus, departmental, division, and faculty meetings, as assigned or required.
Support the program or department chair in program management activities and adhere to college and regional academic policies.
Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance with multiple medical plan options and an employer-contributed Health Savings Account
Dental insurance, including no-cost preventive services and orthodontia coverage
Vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program with counseling, legal, and financial planning resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Employer retirement contribution and basic life insurance; the posting states this position is eligible for full-time benefits apart from retirement benefits and tuition assistance
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children; tuition assistance is listed among general employee benefits but is excluded for this position
Paid professional development opportunities
Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave and paid parental leave
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and retail services