Instructor, Psychology (9-Month)

Martin Community College•Main Campus, NC

About The Position

The Instructor, Psychology provides instruction in psychology for day, evening, weekend, and online classes as needed to support student success and completion. The role includes developing and updating courses delivered in classroom, laboratory, and online environments, including synchronous online instruction. The instructor may teach high school students enrolled in college classes and is expected to use or learn about Open Education Resources (OER) and Affordable Education Resources (AER), current instructional approaches, and educational technologies. The position also supports curriculum globalization and campus activities. Teaching responsibilities include organizing courses according to departmental guidelines; preparing course materials, lesson plans, assessments, and grading systems; selecting textbooks or OER; setting up course materials and policies in Moodle; evaluating student performance against learning outcomes; and providing student conferences, academic advising, registration assistance, and office hours. The instructor maintains attendance and academic records, completes required reports, communicates with students and supervisors, supports students registered with Disabilities Services, and addresses classroom issues professionally. The instructor serves as an academic advisor in the College Transfer/Education division and maintains regular office hours on the Martin Campus. The position requires at least 30 hours per week on campus or at an assigned instructional site. The remaining 10 hours of the standard 40-hour work week may be completed on campus or at another appropriate location for course preparation, grading, and collaboration. Additional hours may be required at various times during the semester. The instructor participates in committees, faculty meetings, professional development, recruitment and retention activities, and other institutional responsibilities; adheres to division and campus policies; and completes required FERPA, Title IX, and Campus Safety training. The anticipated start date is January 2027. Required qualifications include a master’s degree in psychology, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in psychology from a regionally accredited institution; experience using a Learning Management System; and the ability to teach effectively in face-to-face and online environments. Preferred qualifications include teaching experience in an educational setting and experience developing OERs. A valid driver’s license that can be maintained is also required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in psychology, or a master’s degree with at least 18 graduate semester hours in psychology from a regionally accredited institution.
Experience using a Learning Management System (LMS).
Ability to effectively teach in both face-to-face and online learning environments.
Possession of and ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience within an educational setting.
Experience developing Open Educational Resources (OERs).

Responsibilities

Provide classroom and/or laboratory instruction and supervise students in work-based learning or real-world practice assignments.
Organize courses and prepare course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, handouts, tests, student resources, activities, and supplemental materials.
Develop, prepare, and grade assignments aligned with student learning outcomes and competencies.
Select textbooks and gather class resources; conduct classes and critiques; and plan field trips and guest speakers as appropriate.
Investigate, vet, and use OER and/or AER content that meets curriculum standards and can reduce textbook costs.
Advise students, provide academic assistance outside class, maintain regular face-to-face and/or virtual office hours, and assist with registration.
Communicate course materials, expectations, and attendance requirements to students; respond to student emails and Moodle messages and return calls within 48 hours or less.
Collaborate with campus entities on student-success initiatives.
Prepare class, FTE, Financial Aid, Early Alert, tutoring referral, attendance, grade, accreditation, and other required reports.
Use technology to enhance instruction and develop laboratory assignments for hands-on experience when appropriate.
Participate in curriculum and course development, evaluation, and revision using data and input from advisory committees and workforce partners.
Stay current in assigned academic fields and participate in staff development, workshops, seminars, and continuing education.
Collaborate with the Division Chair on program advisory committee membership and annual meetings.
Serve on college committees and participate in institutional activities, faculty meetings, graduation, professional development, and recruitment and retention activities.
Complete student forms, including withdrawals, registration, drop/add, and credit by examination.
Maintain accurate attendance and performance records and other records and databases required by program or accreditation needs.
Assist in implementing policies and procedures related to the teaching area.
Mentor adjunct faculty in the assigned academic area.
Participate in pre-registration and registration activities and advise student clubs, organizations, and/or associations as assigned.
Prepare and distribute reports, correspondence, and other documents.
Prepare students for employment, transfer, and/or continuing education.
Request and order supplies and materials as needed; fill in for other instructors as needed.
Assess the relevance and impact of lesson content and teaching methods, revise lesson design, evaluate course materials, and request books for the Library.
Serve as a liaison between students and administration and assist with student recruitment and retention.
Oversee and participate in field trips as appropriate.
Maintain the established on-campus daily schedule and complete assigned professional development training.
Adhere to division and campus policies and procedures and complete compulsory FERPA, Title IX, and Campus Safety training.
Perform other duties as assigned.