Instructor/Assistant Professor- Psychology - Quincy College

Quincy College•Quincy, MA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a fully on-site position. This position is during the academic year, which is a duration of 162 days per year. This position does not work during the majority of the summer months. Under the direction of the Dean of Arts & Sciences and Professional Programs, the faculty member will teach a full academic load, serve as a Quincy College academic expert within the field of Psychology, and carry out other job-related duties as assigned. The faculty member should be able to teach a wide variety of psychology courses, including but not limited to research methods, general psychology, and cognitive psychology. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: student advising, curriculum development, assignment to college committees, and teaching/learning projects as assigned by the Dean. Duties which may be assigned to a faculty member are set forth in the Quincy Education Association Agreement. Essential duties also include collaborating with other faculty members in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of courses, programs, and degrees; working to establish and integrate a cross-curricular approach to course offerings; baccalaureate program development; participating in the annual review and revision of course materials, such as outlines, outcomes, books, and assignments; participating in assessment and program review requirements; maintaining currency and awareness of changes within and those effecting the discipline; demonstrating motivation, self-direction, and perseverance toward achieving the philosophy and mission of the Division of Liberal Arts and Quincy College; engaging in the academic life of the college by serving on college committees. This position may require teaching at all campuses and sites of the College.

Requirements

Doctoral degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
Minimum of three (3) years college teaching experience, including online teaching experience, preferably in a community college setting.
Experience in conducting course design and learning assessments using multiple measures.
Understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.
Experience instructing students from a diverse background.
Experience using technology in the classroom and for distance learning, and traditional/nontraditional methods of instruction.
Successful completion of Quincy College's certification program (Canvas, Quality Matters, Canvas Studio) for teaching or, in the sole determination of Quincy College, the equivalent of that program.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in general psychology, cognitive psychology, and research methods is preferred.
Demonstrated academic excellence as well as compassion and enthusiasm for community college students.
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to education and working with a diverse student population.
Demonstration of professional activity aimed toward maintaining currency in the discipline.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in Psychology, and as otherwise directed by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and/or Dean of the Arts & Sciences and Professional Programs.
Maintain a regular schedule of office hours and provide appropriate academic counseling, advising, and tutorial support to students.
Collaborate with other faculty in the planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating of Psychology and related courses.
Provide leadership within the Psychology program and all aspects therein.
Participate and/or lead course, program, and degree developments.
Collaborate with other faculty across the College to maintain and advance the health and status of the Psychology program.
Assist with administrative reporting required by college governance procedures to include but not limited to program review, program/course assessment, accreditation, and others as appropriate.
Identify and pursue opportunities to advance the Psychology and closely related programs, students, and the curriculum.
Demonstrate motivation, self-direction, and perseverance towards achieving the philosophy and mission of Quincy College, the Division of Liberal Arts, and the Psychology degree and certificate programs.
Engage in the academic life of the College by serving on and participating in college committees.
Participate in mandatory training/coursework; including but not limited to: Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Sexual Harassment and Non-Discrimination Security Policy and Notification of Security Reporting FERPA Municipal Ethics Law
Perform other duties as assigned.