General Education Full-Time Faculty - Psychology Instructor

South College•Knoxville, TN

61d•Onsite

About The Position

General Education Full-Time Faculty - Psychology Instructor South College - We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture. Almost 20,000 Students 10 Campuses Competency Based Education Online General Education Full-Time Faculty - Psychology Instructor Description Under the direction of the General Studies Department Chair, the ON-GROUND Full-Time Instructor of Psychology will provide on-ground and online instruction for General Studies on the Knoxville campus. Assigned courses may include General Psychology, Human Growth & Development, and Abnormal Psychology. Instructors update course syllabi, develop lesson plans, develop presentation materials, and evaluate students' progress. Instructors are required to ensure the safety and security of their classrooms and effectively use class time. This position will sit at the South College-Lonas Drive Campus in Knoxville, TN.

Requirements

Minimum of a master's degree in psychology (doctorate preferred).
Must have at least 18 hours of graduate psychology credit.
Prior teaching experience in an online and face-to-face environment.
Proficient in the written and oral communication of the English language.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficient in Canvas Learning Management System

Responsibilities

Develop instructional materials to facilitate student learning outcomes for the course.
Collect all assessment data related to student learning outcomes and support the General Education Department in improvement initiatives for psychology courses.
Effectively use class time by ensuring meaningful learning activities occur for the entire class period.
Maintain an equitable system of student evaluation based on sound practices in accordance with the course syllabus.
Return all graded assignments in a reasonable time frame according to South College faculty expectations.
Support students with individualized outreach and attention to maximize engagement and success.
Project an appropriate professional image.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Enforce all South College rules and policies.
Work a minimum of 40 hours per week, including on-campus office hours and face-to-face/on-ground classes.