Instructor-Psychology, 9-Month

Gaston College • Dallas, NC

71d

About The Position

A full-time faculty member is a College employee whose primary assignment involves teaching or the direct support of teaching. The position of full-time faculty member is a demanding one that involves delivery of instruction, preparation and evaluation of such instruction, accessibility to students, committee assignments, and service to College and community. Faculty members teach day and evening classes at multiple instruction sites as required, including online, teaching at high school locations, and teaching synchronously to multiple sites. While this is a 9-month position, summer work may be available for faculty, as desired.

Requirements

• Master's degree in psychology (or closely related field with 18 graduate hours in psychology) from an accredited institution required.
• Must meet minimum SACSCOC criteria and the minimum criteria of other pertinent accrediting, licensing, and credentialing agencies in the area of teaching assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior college teaching experience preferred.
• Community college teaching experience preferred.
• Strong focus in developmental psychology preferred.
• Online teaching experience using Blackboard learning management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned classes of instruction in the best manner to achieve student learning; present information, ideas, and skills in ways that are appropriate to a variety of academic readiness and that show sensitivity to a diverse student population.
• Provide students with the approved course syllabus and relate instruction and evaluation to the course description and the course learning outcomes described on that syllabus.
• Treat students with tact and respect aligning with the college mission statement 'we educate and care for people.'
• Maintain collegial relationships, and work productively as a member of a team.
• Evaluate student achievement with timely interim and final performance evaluations and assign grades that reflect College policy and the achievement of course objectives as stated in the syllabus.
• Maintain regular office hours and a high degree of flexibility to be accessible and accommodate student needs, which may require meetings outside of scheduled classroom or office time.
• Serve as a success coach to students, which may involve advising students on academic progress, course selection, and transfer options.
• Maintain instructional quality and effectiveness through constant and timely revisions of programs and course syllabi within assigned content area.
• Exhibit an innovative approach to instruction.
• Maintain class records and submit required reports in a timely manner.
• Facilitate curriculum development through the design of new courses and strategic selection of pedagogical materials, incorporating both traditional commercial textbooks and open educational resources (OER) in accordance with departmental adoption standards.
• Regularly update technical and instructional knowledge, skills, and abilities through professional development or coursework.
• Serve on College committees.
• Attend and otherwise participate in scheduled Department, Division, and College meetings and participate in graduation.
• Sustain disciplinary expertise through regular participation in appropriate professional development activities and scholarship within the field.
• Participate in activities that enhance the College's service to students and to the community, including assisting with student recruitment and retention initiatives.
• Use of College technology systems such as Blackboard, WaterMark, accessibility software, etc. required.
• Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions with faculty, staff, students, and the wider community.
• Support college-wide events, such as athletics, Week of Welcome event, SGA sponsored events, etc.
• Adhere to all college policies, procedures, and guidelines in the performance of duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree