Instructor, Psychology

Pensacola State College • Pensacola, FL

7d • $42,250 - $53,000

About The Position

The Psychology Instructor position is a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position with an anticipated start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will teach general psychology and other psychology-related courses as assigned. This position requires the effective teaching and advising of diverse students, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills, and a commitment to the comprehensive mission of the state college. The successful candidate will prepare course plans and materials, effectively deliver subject matter content, monitor student attendance and progress, participate in curriculum development, support activities that foster retention, participate in the selection of textbooks, assess student learning outcomes, serve on department and college-wide committees, and take part in other service and professional development activities as appropriate. Multiple campus, day, evening, and distance learning teaching assignments are possible. This position reports to the Department Head, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Requirements

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a master’s degree in psychology or an equivalent field.
• A successful background check result is required.
• Meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations.
• A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a doctoral degree in psychology.
• Post-secondary teaching experience and experience teaching distance learning courses are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach general psychology and other psychology-related courses as assigned.
• Effectively teach and advise diverse students.
• Prepare course plans and materials.
• Effectively deliver subject matter content.
• Monitor student attendance and progress.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Support activities that foster retention.
• Participate in the selection of textbooks.
• Assess student learning outcomes.
• Serve on department and college-wide committees.
• Take part in other service and professional development activities as appropriate.

Benefits

• Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
• Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees